Interview with Author RaJean Anderson

Kicking off my first interview for the month of February, EA: Creatively Creative introduces author, RaJean Anderson.

EA: What started you on your path to becoming a writer?

RA: When I was in high school my friends CiErra and DeAsia Garrett read books constantly. It was like our own little book club. Our senior year in college we made a pact for all of us to write a book and we did. What I came to find out later on through the process of me writing my book is that I have a love for writing and creating stories.

EA: What writer(s), if any, would you say are your biggest influence(s)?

RA: Nicholas Sparks is a big one. I like to think of myself as a romantic and he brings so many emotions through the romance books he writes. One of the biggest reasons why I love Nicholas Sparks romance books is because of the tragedy that always comes with the romance.To me, that brings a stronger dynamic to the story and makes it feel more realistic because nothing in life is happiness always. We all go through something and that what makes us who we are.
When it comes down to erotica authors, I have read many, but one that got me back to reading like crazy in college was E.L. James. The reason that I love the trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey so much is because the book had a great story-line along with great sex scenes throughout it. It had multiple genres such as erotic,BDSM, romance, and suspense. The book brought a lot to the table which creates a lot of emotions in the reader. These are some of the authors I received encouragement from through reading their books.

EA: Would you consider writing a novel to be easy?

RA: If one enjoys creating stories and have a heart for writing than writing a novel is easy, but if one does not have a true desire for it, complacent, or don't know what they like to write about concerning genres than it can become challenging.

EA: What is the concept behind Sex Crazed?

RA: Sex Crazed is a book I wrote for my followers on social media who ask for more material from me to know more about my writing style. Sex Crazed is a book about a young lady name Toya who has a three year old daughter name LaToya. LaToya is the only thing that keeps Toya from living life on the wild side. Toya has a deep love for sexual activities and at many times can't help herself to indulge in those behaviors. Due to the sexual cravings that Toya has, she interacts with the wrong man and jeopardizes her changes of losing her daughter.

EA: Would you tell us about the upcoming release, The Dark Beginning?

RA: The Dark Beginning is the very first book I wrote. It is about a woman name Leveta who leaves Chicago to go to a completely different state looking for a fresh start. She meets a man who seemed perfect, but start to bring back the negative perspectives of the life she once had in Chicago. She tries to run from her past, but she found herself running in circles; revisiting old feelings in new situations. During Leveta's journey, she gets tangled up in lies, deception, sex, religion, romance, two lovers, death, and hard decisions to make. She is trying her hardest to let the past go, but it continued to revisit her in forms of flashbacks. While a person from the past is trying to re-enter her life, Leveta becomes trapped in her past where she is now blind to the exceptional future that awaits her.

EA: Are there any other genres that you write or want to write?

RA:  The genres that I will be writing if not already writing is erotic, romance, suspense, urban fiction, action and drama.

EA: What advice would you give to aspiring authors?

RA: Don't give up! If you believe this is what you want to do no matter how hard it seems and no matter the people who give negative feedback, keep writing and stay consistent. You will eventually find your audience.

EA: Finally, tell the readers why Sex Crazed and The Dark Beginning are must-reads.

RA: The book Sex Crazed is a must read for those who love erotic and drama. This book is a quick, easy read. The book has a very interesting story line about a young lady who is trying to take care of her daughter the best way she can, but she is being controlled by the sexual desires that she have on a consistent basis. This book will keep your attention from the beginning to the end. It is definitely a page turner! The book The Dark Beginning is a must read because this book as so many strong dynamics. It's a woman who has been through the unthinkable, but she finds a way to make it through. She fights to have what she believes she deserves. This book will make you feel many emotions and tie you into the book where you have to finish it up to see how it ends.

Epilogue

To pick up from RaJean's advice, I recently thought of an analogy when venturing to achieve an aspiration: I liken the process to drips of water on a surface. What I mean by that is the first few drops of water may not do much, if anything at all, but over time, if the water continues to drip on that surface, eventually it will break through. Whatever goal that you set out to accomplish, have the same determination of dripping water, if not greater.

I want to thank RaJean for speaking with me. For more on RaJean, check out her website and social media by visiting the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRaJean/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorrajean 
Instagram: author_rajean 
Snapchat: cocoadrop

Website/Blog: https://authorrajeananderson.wordpress.com/