Tawny Weber
Meet Tawny Weber!
Tawny Weber has been writing sassy, sexy stories for Harlequin Blaze since her first book hit the shelves in 2007. When not obsessing over deadlines, she’s shopping for cute shoes, scrapbooking or hanging out on Facebook and Twitter. Come by and visit her on the web at www.tawnyweber.com
In December of 2011 Tawny launched her Undercover Ops series with SEX, LIES AND MISTLETOE. The second book in the series, SEX, LIES & MIDNIGHT is on shelves in January 2012, quickly followed in February by SEX, LIES & VALENTINES. Be sure to follow Tawny on her Holiday Survival Tour as she celebrates these three books with contests, giveaways and lots of fun. You can read the first chapter of SEX, LIES & MIDNIGHT on her website, too – all you have to do is join the Reader LoveFest!
First question:
Eggnog or Mimosas? Are you old enough to drink?
I left my ID in my other purse, but I’m definitely old enough to drink. I’ll have a mimosa, please. Eggnog isn’t quite my thing.
We’re also taking pictures with Santa, did you bring a gift for him? (Maybe a new release or a pretty book cover…)
I’d love to share my book covers with Santa. I have three for my Undercover Operatives series that he just might like.
BLURB:
He’s lying. She’s lying. And before long, they’re lying.
Together. In bed…
Born into a con artist family, Maya Black abandoned the grifting life to live on the straight and narrow (and somewhat dull) years ago. But when her family is threatened—and the swindlers are on the verge of becoming the swindled— Maya swings into action. All she needs is a stand-in boyfriend, and the charming, tasty-as-sin Simon Barton will do quite nicely, thanks.
But Simon has a little lie of his own. He’s FBI, and Maya is his inside track to her less-savory relations. It’s a mutual using, which quickly turns into a scorching mutual attraction. In fact, their naughty little sexcapades are the only thing they aren’t faking!
Please enter. Drinks are served by the elves in the corner.
Hi Elves!!! Happy Holidays J
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas. I love this time of year. There is such a wonderful feeling of anticipation and caring in the air. The food, the decorations, the parties. I love it all. And, of course, I love presents 
Giving, getting. It’s all great!!!
Did you ask Santa for anything good?
Did I have to be good to ask Santa for something? Hmm… I’d love it if Santa brought me a killer pair of boots are some sparkly diamond earrings. Or a pen. I really do want a good pen that writes well with purple ink. I keep asking for that in my stocking, but haven’t got it yet
What’s your favorite place to spend the holidays?
Home. I love being home for the holidays. I love it even more if my parents and grandma are here, too.
What is your favorite Christmas memory?
Holding my newborn daughter. I had her a couple of weeks before Christmas, so she was the most amazing gift I could have imagined. It was like the holidays were rest then, with everything fresh and new and sparkly just like it’d been when I was a kid.
Do you have personal resolutions for the New Years? Anything interesting?
My biggest personal resolution is to learn to manage my time better. I try to juggle so many things (and if I follow through with the rest of my resolutions, I’m gonna be one busy gal in 2012!), so being able to fit everything in without going crazy is the top resolution for the year.
Why do you write romance?
Because I believe in the power and magic of falling in love.
How long have you been writing for? And how would you describe your publication journey?
I started writing in 2002 and sold my first book in 2006. I think I’d describe my journey as stubborn *g* From the beginning, I knew what line and editor I wanted to write for and I didn’t give up until it happened.
Are you a plotter or pantser? What is your routine?
I’m a plotter all the way! I usually come up with the premise to pitch to my editor first. Then, if she’s on board, I’ll start focusing on characters and fleshing the premise into a saleable synopsis. After that I write the first three chapters of the story. And then I rewrite the first three chapters. And then I rewrite them a few more times. Once the partial feels right, I’ll revise my synopsis (which never looks anything like what I thought it would at this point) and create a plotting board to map out the emotional journey and key scenes. At that point, I can write the rest of the story pretty quickly.
What characteristics do all your heroes/heroines have in all your stories?
My heroines all have a deep and abiding love for shoes. An addiction, even. I have no idea where they get it
What writing resources do you abide by as a writer?
GMC rules all For every aspect of the story there needs to be a goal, conflict that stands in the way of achieving that goal, and a strong enough motivation to force the characters to face that conflict, even though they don’t want to.
What advice would you give aspiring authors?
Be stubborn 
If your dream is worth having, it’s worth working for and sticking with!
What are you working on right now?
I’m working on a Blaze for next December right now, tentatively titled The Panty Thief. I’m sure the title will change, but it’s amusing me as I write The hero is investigating a series of burglaries—some creep is stealing ladies panties, and leaving nasty letters behind based on the 12 Days of Christmas.
What news would you like to share with your readers?
I’d love to ask readers to visit my website and check out my Undercover Operative stories. Also, I’m having a contest for a $100 gift card – all someone has to do is post a review of one of my books to be entered.
Where can readers find you?
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TawnyWeber
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TawnyWeber.RomanceAuthor?ref=sgm
- Website: www.tawnyweber.com
- Others:
List other books you have out:
In bookstores now, SEX, LIES AND MISTLETOE! And coming in February is the third story in the Undercover Operatives series, SEX, LIES AND VALENTINES. These two, along with SEX, LIES AND MIDNIGHT, tell the story of the Black siblings; Caleb, Maya and Gabriel, and the lengths they’ll go to to protect their father. Even as far as falling in love.
Thank you so much for joining us at Romance Author Hotspot!
Thank you so much for having me And I hope you all have a wonderful, Happy New Year!!
PRIZE: I’ll give away the three books in the UNDERCOVER OPERATIVES trilogy: SEX, LIES AND MISTLETOE / SEX, LIES AND MIDNIGHT / SEX, LIES AND VALENTINES
December 24th, 2011 at 3:11 am
That’s so neat. I didn’t know your heroines have an addiction to shoes but it’ll be interesting to see how they play out in your books. I’ll find out soon enough
It’s going to be a green Christmas over here but of course, it never hurts to add a little heat in the winter. Happy Holidays!
December 24th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Merry Christmas!
December 24th, 2011 at 9:04 am
Hi Tawny,
Great to see you here. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
December 24th, 2011 at 9:48 am
I know if the crime was actually happening it would be scary, but the premise of The Panty Thief made me lol. There’s a lot of potential for awkward moments there.
Merry Christmas, and happy writing!
December 24th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Hi Tawny,
Great to see you here and Merry Christmas!
December 24th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours~~
Thank you for sharing with us
December 24th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Merry Christmas!! I just love to snuggle up with a good book on a dull dark day . Especially while stuck inside during a snow storm in Alaska.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Squeee!!! Big squishy hugs, Tawny!! You know how much I love your stories–cannot wait for this latest trilogy to be in my hot little hands!!! Hope you’re enjoying some wonderful celebrating time with your family this season!
December 24th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Tawny, I love to read your books. Can’t wait to get this trillogy in my hands………..these are must haves. Merry Christmas
December 24th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
I love this!
He’s lying. She’s lying. And before long, they’re lying.
Together. In bed…
Merry Christmas!
tabithablake at ymail dot com
December 24th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
So nice to see you here, Tawny. Congrats on the new release. Merry Christmas.
December 24th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
Merry Xmas~ Love your books Tawny
December 24th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love the interview.
December 25th, 2011 at 10:40 am
Hi Tawny,
What a great prize. I’d love to read this trilogy. Happy Holidays.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
December 25th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Merry Christmas!
December 25th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoyed reading your interview.
December 25th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
thanks for sharing. I have enjoyed many blaze stories. hope you have a great holiday season.
December 25th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Great interview, I liked what you said about being stubborn. I think that is a good trait for a writer.
Merry Christmas!
Barbed1951 at aol dot com
December 25th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
I LOVE the Blaze series of books! Sexy, quick little reads. Love the sound of the ones you’re giving away and can’t thank you enough.
joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com
December 25th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Hi Tawny! Waving madly! I’m one of your biggest fans. Please don’t enter me in this drawing because I just won all 3 of these books from you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
kscathy@yahoo.com
December 26th, 2011 at 1:19 am
Hello Tawny! Congratulations on the new series. As an impatient reader I think it is fantastic that all three books are released withing three months. Waiting for the next installment of a series is the hardest part for me. I want instant gratification. LOL
December 26th, 2011 at 10:32 am
Merry Christmas. I love reading your books.
December 26th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
i hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a fun new year!!
terri_dion@hotmail.com
December 26th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
I just got home from shopping & witnessed many people with the shoe compulsion!
This looks like a FAB group of books!
sallans d at yahoo dot com
December 26th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Hi, Tawny! You are a new to me author, so I am very excited to have found you! Your books sound amazing, and I can’t wait to read them!
I hope 2012 is a fantastic year for you and that you are very blessed and prosperous!
December 26th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Hi tawny ! Merry Christmas n your books are great surprises for Christmas Kate present
. Love the cover so much and who doesn’t need handsome guy in Christmas time. Cheers
December 26th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Tawny, just swinging by to say hope you had a lovely Christmas and to say how much I loved, loved, LOVED Sex, Lies and Mistletoe and Sex, Lies and Midnight! Brilliant, steamy stuff!
December 26th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Tawny, I’ve enjoyed many of your books in the past. Your latest sounds lots of fun.
Have a happy, healthy and successful New year!
mcv111 at hotmail.com
December 27th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Happy Holidays!
sugerlady@aol.com
December 27th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
you are a new discovery for me^^ and i happy for this
all the best
isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com
December 27th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Sex, Lies, and Midnight sounds awesome! If I don’t win I’ll definitely have to head over to eHarlequin
December 27th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Of all the Harlequin series, Blaze is my favorite. I love the writers. It has the best romance and sex scenes of them all!
Thanks for the chance at these great books!
Mary
mary_reiss @ hotmail.com
December 28th, 2011 at 12:02 am
Books sound like a fun read.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:29 am
Hi!! Its nice to meet you!! Your books sound wonderful and I can definately relate to having a shoe addiction..LOL..Thats some fun real life thrown in there
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and thanks for the giveaway!!
viajeradelmar@aol.com
December 28th, 2011 at 2:59 am
Whew!!! Can you believe the holidays are all finished? Well, sort of. We still get to look forward to a wild kick off party for 2012
Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by to party so far, and a big hug to everyone who said suck wonderfully nice things about my books – you all rock
I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday season so far. And I’d love to hear what kind of fun you’re planning to kick off the new year!!
December 31st, 2011 at 2:09 pm
No big plans, but my goal is to declutter to the point where we can park in the garage
Urgh. Yes, I know, thriling times ahead 
Wishing you and your family every joy and success in the coming year!
December 28th, 2011 at 4:08 am
Hi Tawny, love the interview.
A good pen that takes purple ink? Well…
If you like fountain pens, go for one of the Lamy Studio Fountain Pens. (It even comes in violet!) and some nice Herbin Poussiere de Lune (#48) (A darkish purple), or Violette Pensee (77) which is a brighter purp;e/violet. (Or be a devil, get an ink converter and a bottle of each — and mix colors)
Sorry. You said the word “Pen” and “Ink” and the Fountain Pen aficionado in me was awakened lol. (I swear by them for writing, because they are less prone to give you a cramp in your hand.)
The books sound great! I’ll have to grab some of them.
December 28th, 2011 at 4:12 am
OH, PS.
I can recommend all the Herbin inks. Smooth, great colors (any of them) and they dry fast too. (You can check the colors on their website. They have a great variety.)
Sorry for sounding like a Herbin advert lol.
Have a great New Year and I hope you can take some time out to catch your breath too, while you run around getting all your resolutions sorted!
December 28th, 2011 at 10:18 am
I love the stories with shoe fascination. LOL Great advice to new writers. A writer has to be stubbornly persistant to succeed, but if one wants it, the dream will come true.
I wish you all the best.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Hi, Tawny! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and at least got that pen with the purple ink. I like purple ink too but have a hard time finding it. I just want to congratulate you on all of your successes and tell you how much I enjoy your books. I wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Remain being stubborn! I like that. It’s the sign of a great author.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Tawny Weber lies! No way is she old enough to drink. She’s so gorgeous.
And her books are fun reads. Yes, I’m a fan.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
What a great prize!! And for the record I like your title The Panty Thief!! Happy New year!
brandon_savannah@yahoo.com
December 28th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Happy New Year! You are awesome to give away such a great prize. I love your books keep up the good work!
December 28th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Great interview and excellent advice for those trying to become authors. Thank you for sharing!
Happy New Year!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:46 pm
Your books sound awesome! Gotta check ‘em out!
December 29th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
The Panty Thief sounds like it might have a bit of a creep factor. Someone stealing panties sounds sick.
December 30th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
WOW, a trilogy…GREAT giveaway! Have a safe and Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Thanks for the writerly advice! Did you get to enjoy a mimosa yet? We bought our champagne tonight and I’m not sure if I can wait until tomorrow. LOL.
December 30th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Sounds like a great trilogy! I love the title and story line for The Panty Thief! Looks like Harlequin has been good for you.
Have a great 2012!
books4me67 at ymail dot com
December 30th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
i have read some of the blaze books and love them only couple of hr reading and would love to have them for the collection of mine
December 31st, 2011 at 12:21 am
To answer your question: I plan on ringing in the New Year quietly. I’ve had such a busy year that all I want to do is rest! LOL
January 1st, 2012 at 2:11 am
Hi, I really loved your interview! Your books sound amazing!! Can’t wait to read them!!! Have a Happy New Year to your and your family!
Patti
January 1st, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Shoesssss Mmmmmmmm, oh sorry, glazed over there for a momment.
Thanks for the interviw.
Happy New Year
January 1st, 2012 at 5:23 pm
I’ve always enjoyed your interviews. So much fun to see you back at RAH!
January 1st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
The best pen I ever had that wrote in purple ink was a Pentel RSVP. If Santa won’t buy them for you, you can get them in 3 or 12 packs from http://www.officedepot.com.
drainbamaged.gyzmo at gmail.com
January 1st, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Hi Tawny. The books sound great. I love purple pens too (my fave color) and both Pental EnerGel and Uni-ball Signo have great gel pens in purple, if you like gel pens. Neither are too expensive either.
Happy New Year!
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com
January 2nd, 2012 at 2:57 am
Hi! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Thank you for sharing! Happy new year!
January 10th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
And the random number generator chose…. dum da dum.. Savannah Miller as the winner.
Savannah, if you’ll email me at tawny @ tawnyweber.com with your shipping info, I’ll get the books out to you right away
thanks so much to everyone for hanging out and celebrating!!