Meet Ashley Brooke

Interview with Ashley Brooke, author of: Submission (First novel in the Beautiful Liars saga)
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Why don’t you begin by telling us a little about yourself?

Other than the fact that I’m a hopeless romantic (smiles). I’m very girly, friendly, and laid back. I can be a little shy when I first meet you, but the moment you get to know me, you’ll find that I can have a very slick mouth.

When did you decide you wanted to become an author?

After watching the first Twilight movie. Despite the fact that the story is based on werewolves and vampires, the romance is something that can actually be obtained in real life. Reaching the world globally with entertainment and a small dose of inspiration has been my childhood dream. I just didn’t know how to achieve that goal until my junior year of high school.

Were you an avid reader as a child? What type of books did you enjoy reading?

I certainly was. I was pretty diverse with the books I read. For about five years I read mystery books, and then later found interest in romantic fiction. I guess that’s why I enjoy writing romantic suspense (smiles).

Did your book require a lot of research?

“Naked” the second novel in the Beautiful Liars saga did. I really wanted to make sure I went into depth as far as the male and female sexual responses were concerned. I wanted to do more than just describe what the characters were doing with one another in bed. I wanted the reader to be able to understand what was actually happening and why the characters felt the way they did about one another during those “sensitive”.

When did you start writing? Relate an anecdote from your earliest writing years..

I was about seven years old when I began writing. Throughout my adolescent years, my mother had always told me that sex was a big “no no”. Even though I was only seven, I’d had a very curious and somewhat creative mind when it came to the art of romance, so, when no one was looking, I would take out my minicomputer and write short love stories on it. As soon as I was done, I’d erase everything I’d written for fear of someone seeing it.

What would you tell aspiring young writers about the publishing business?

Never take away from the story you originally wrote and are passionate about, because no one publisher is the same. If one publisher rejects your work, chances are the next one won’t.

If you could talk to any fictional character, who would that be and what would you say?

I would talk to Carrington, a fictional character in the Beautiful Liars saga. If I could say anything to him, it would be “You’re all mine.”

Tell us five random things about yourself.

I love to dance. I hate the sound of people “smacking” while eating. My favorite vegetable is okra (especially when it’s fried). I love to put bows and burettes in Kelly’s (our little puppy) hair and I love to crack jokes.

Are you a disciplined writer? Very much. It’s all about deadlines and quality for me.


Have you ever woken in the night with the need to write? If so, how do you deal with this urge?

Not exactly. I usually wake up and think, “Ooh! That’s a good idea! Let me right it down before I forget.”

Do you have a website/blog where readers may learn more about you and your work?

I do have a blog, but it’s not dedicated to my work. It’s dedicated to answering general and personal questions, even the most embarrassing ones. http://ashleybrookeeroticromance.blogspot.com