When Lorelei James is not squirreled away behind her laptop, she can be found reading, practicing yoga, shootin’ her .22, watching the Professional Bull Riders tour on Versus, and running a kid’s taxi service, all in the guise of avoiding housework and rustlin’ up vittles.
Lorelei writes fun, sexy, contemporary erotic romances set in the modern day Wild West.
1) I don’t have a single pet in my household. Crazy, huh? You’d think living in South Dakota I’d have a corral full of horses, a pasture full of cows, a herd of buffalo, a coop full of chickens…but we live inside the city limits in Rapid City (and for some reason, the city council has repeatedly denied my request for a llama). Plenty of wildlife abounds just outside my window. I’ve had deer, turkeys, mountain lions, and foxes in my backyard. On the domestic side, my husband is allergic to cats, we’ve had no luck with dogs, and I do not consider fish, birds, hamsters, gerbils, snakes, or chameleons “pets.” According to my children, we are the only family on the entire planet without a family pet. Funny how fast that claim changes tone if I throw the word “pooper-scooper” into conversation.
2) I write dark, gritty mysteries under my real name, Lori G. Armstrong. The fourth book in the Julie Collins series, entitled Snow Blind, came out in Oct. 2008 in mass market paperback from Medallion Press. I have a new mystery series coming out next year from Simon and Schuster. Some people think it’s odd I have two names, that I’m “hiding” something when I use another name to write erotic romance. I’m not. The decision was strictly for shelving purposes in bookstores and libraries. Some readers will follow me across genre lines from erotic to mystery or vice versa, but most times, they won’t. Whenever readers express interest in my nom de plume, I feel compelled to point out the mysteries are very, very different from the erotic books I write as Lorelei James – and the violence and language in the Lori Armstrong books is not what romance readers expect. I once had a reviewer who’d reviewed both my first books—Dirty Deeds and Blood Ties—tell me I couldn’t possibly be the same person! I’m proud of what I’ve written in both genres. I love delving into the dark aspects of life; murder and mayhem in the mysteries, and then focusing on the best aspects of life; finding true love in the romances. I’ll admit there is a thread of romance in the mysteries, but the main focus is on the character and the plot and her relationship to violence, rather than in the erotic books, where the main focus is on the character’s relationship.
3) I have no plans to write a paranormal story, be it a romance, or a mystery. I love them like crazy, but as paranormal seems to be the one genre I’m not writing these days, when I do get a chance to read, I’ll choose that strictly for fun.
Stay and chat with Lorelei, but first, go and read a bit about Lorelei’s book Rough, Raw, and Ready – it’s the 5th book in her wonderful Rough Riders Series, come back and answer the question – Where is Edgard Mancuso from? and you’ll be eligible to win the book.
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Kati
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:07 am:
Hi Lorelei! Welcome to RNTV! I’ve heard nothing but AMAZING things about your Rough Riders series. What inspires you about the Wild West? Is it the cowboys? Because God knows, they inspire me!
Marisa
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:32 am:
Love your series Lorelei – thanks so much for joining us today. Do you have different a different ‘mind set’ when you’re writing as Lori?
Is it hard to switch gears?
Rhonda Wolf
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:34 am:
Edgard is from Brazil.
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:36 am:
Kati – hey, thanks for popping in – it’s good to be here today.
I live in the Wild West so naturally I want to write about it and show the world the beauty…and oftentimes, the ugliness of this place I call home with as much accuracy as possible. Ranching is glamorized but in reality it is a brutally hard life to choose. If a ranch has been in a family for generations, lots of times the descendants don’t have a choice but to carry on the ranching tradition. That dichotomy intrigues me.
As far as cowboys…no need to explain, really
I’m a rodeo junkie, I adore cowboys in any form professional or cowhands. I love western novels, but some of the modern day tales left me wanting more, especially wanting to know more about how ungentlemanly a cowboy can behave behind closed bedroom (or barn) doors. Which is why my books are different – they are erotic contemporary western romances – the steamy sex always leads to a happily ever after. And a quick plug for Samhain, who took a chance on my first book in this series, Long Hard Ride, when the subject matter was a little out of the box.
Jennifer
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:37 am:
Anyone that hasn’t read Lorelie’s work is in for a real treat!
Any one that has knows Edgard is from Brazil!
K. Nelson
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:42 am:
Hello sexy LJ,
First of all…have to say that I looooove your photo posted up there. Absolutely faboo! You’re a doll.
Secondly, don’t you just love those professional bull riders? I laughed when I read that because the second book I ever wrote was based on having just stumbled across a PBR event on television one Sunday afternoon. That book is yet to be published but it did final in a competition so I may still pursue it. Just loved that we had that in common. There is definately something about those fellas….fearless…maybe?
I checked out your book on the website and read the excerpt. To answer the trivia question…Edgard is from Brazil but my favorite part is a woman who knows how to handle a pitchfork! LOL
Allison
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:45 am:
Sexy cowboys and an ex from Brazil? I’m so there. Count me in.
Maria Lokken
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:55 am:
Hi Lorelei –
I’m so totally with you on ‘pets’. As a child we didn’t have any – as an adult – well, let’s just say there’s enough for me to take care of without the dreaded pooper scooper being an object in my household.
By the way – tomorrow we’ll be putting up a video where Angela James talks about you! I loved what she said, and yes this is a tease – but I’ve been known to be a tease before. I’ll just say – for those of you who haven’t yet read Lorelei’s books — what Angela says makes you want to move your fingers quickly over to Samhain and press the ‘buy’ button.
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:05 am:
Waving at Jennifer and Rhonda from my James Gang!
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:10 am:
Well, Marisa, switching gears is part of the reason I write both romance and mystery. Once I finish a mystery, I want to write a romance where I know everything was going to turn out good in the end. In mystery, especially writing a darker series with a recurring character, even though there is resolution at the end of each book, there’s the lingering effects of the violence that builds from book to book. Getting out of that place would be harder for me if I didn’t have an outlet, erotic romance, to cleanse my palate. And who doesn’t like to write about sex with hot men? Be they cowboys, Indians, bikers…
I did write an erotic suspense, Running With the Devil, and it was a challenge to mix both my styles…
Stacy ~
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:11 am:
Hi Lorelei. I believe I won your first Rough Riders book at your site and enjoyed it quite a bit. I admit that I’m still dipping my toes in the ebook world, but yours are definitely worth adding to my list. I love the continuation of the same story, so we can see characters develop and deal with life and love and the day-to-day stuff we all handle, but seems way more interesting when it’s a character in a book.
How many books are planned in your Rough Riders series? Any other stories (as Lorelei) scheduled for the near future?
Barb Ledbetter
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:13 am:
Hey Lorelei,
Wanted to pop over and say hi! Whoever hasn’t read Lorelei’s books are missing out. Love them all!
Sexy Edgard is from Brazil!
Mariana
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:20 am:
Just wanted to pop in and say what a fan I’ve become of your work. I was introduced last year and have purchased all of your works. Looking forward to your latest release, thanks!
janeybooks
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:22 am:
It is always great to discover a new series that I haven’t read. And where have I been? Rodeos, cowboys, and an ex-partner from Brazil, I’m looking forward to this one.
Oh, yes, to answer your question Edgard is from Brazil?
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:24 am:
Thanks K, for commenting on my brand spankin’ new author photo debuting on this site today
I love the PBR. The closest it gets to us here is Billings MT and I’ve gone once. I try to hit as many rodeos as I can, right now the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is in town, we went to Xtreme Bullriding Friday night, which is always a blast. The PRCA is Saturday night and we’re headed to that too.
And there is just…something sexy about a man crazy and confident enough to get on the back of a 1500 pound animal. Good luck with your bull rider book!
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:27 am:
Allison, sexy Brazilian cowboy is hard to beat
Really, Maria – my editor said good things about me? Cool! And you know I’m using you as an example that our household is *not* the only one in existence without a pet
Ginger
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:35 am:
LOL Lorelei, I am so not a pet person. Never have been, never will be. I can take other people’s pets in small doses when I visit their homes but having one of my own, well that is just not going to happen. Keeping up with a 2 year old is hard enough thank you very much.
To answer your question, because I would love to be considered for this book, Edgard is from Brazil.
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:38 am:
Stacy – the Rough Rider series really are a modern-day western saga…I can tell the story of a family over the course of many books and many years in my fictional world.
I’ll keep writing them as long as my editor is happy with what I’m doing
The next book is Branded As Trouble, and that’s out next month, after that, Strong, Silent Type is out in May, which is a Rough Riders novella and is also part of Samhain’s cowboy anthology, and in July, Miss Firecracker, the second novella in my Wild West Boys series, a sort of spin off from the Rough Riders series.
Waving at Barb, another James Gang member!
Thanks, Mariana – I always love to hear readers are liking the books~
Where have you been, Janeybooks? – kidding, I hope you give the series a try and thanks for stopping by to say howdy
Kristie
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:48 am:
Hey L~!!!
If you guys haven’t read these books your missing out!! Seriously. But don’t even *think* about falling in love with that sexy Brazillian, Edgard he is strictly off limits and taken by Joy and Me. LOL *winks* All jokes aside, don’t miss these book they truely are the best westerns out there.
kisses L~
Kristie
Lily
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:57 am:
Hello Lorelei, I guess I’m missing out, because I haven’t read this series yet, But I’ve just popped over to the site and I can’t believe I didn’t know about this series. The covers drew me in, but after reading the brief summaries and checking out the excerpts ( I love that those are provided) I’m going to have to check this one out. I’m the proud owner of a brand new Kindle, courtesy of Mr. Claus, and I’m fast and furiously starting my ebook TBR pile.
The answer to the question is Edgard is from Brazil.
Rhonda
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 12:10 pm:
Lily,
Lorelei’s books are the very first thing that went on my Kindle.
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 12:10 pm:
Ginger – no pet persons unite! – oh wait, that could get us killed, couldn’t it?
Kristie – my beloved James Gang bad girl – living up to your bad rep, darlin’, throwing threats around
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Lily, I hope you give the books a try, they’re all available as kindle titles (as a matter of fact, Long Hard Ride was the #1 kindle title of ALL books two weeks ago – woot!), with the exception of Rough Raw and Ready…and Samhain is working on correcting that oversight as we speak.
Tracy F.
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 12:25 pm:
Hi Lorelei! Very interesting and informative interview. Do you have any plans to put the rest of “The Rough Riders” series in print form? I have all of your books. I’ll definitely have to check out your other genre.
Take Care, and I look forward to more reading material from a great author!
Amy
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 12:31 pm:
Hi Lorelei, I was just over at the site. Which one should I read first, can you tell me the order of the books in this series?
And the answer is BRAZIL.
Brandy W
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 12:53 pm:
Edgard is from Brazil. I was kinda hesitant to read that one but am very glad I did. I picked this series up probably on book 3 or 4. I haven’t decided if I want to go back and read from the beginning but I do love this series.
Marie-Nicole Ryan
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 12:55 pm:
I’m going to have to check out your mystery series. I LOVE mysteries.
Vicki
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 12:55 pm:
L;
You don’t know me I am one of your “lurkers” on your James Gang site (grins). I just have to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE your books. Every single one and I have read them all (both genres). I have been a fan of cowboys and westerns since I was sixteen and fell in love with my first rodeo cowboy. After meeting the second a real working cowboy named “Buckshot” I was hooked for life. To all readers out there if you would see what rodeo life and ranch life is really like and take a peek at L’s Rough Riders” series just make sure you fire retardant sheets on the bed or you may go up in flames!!!
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:03 pm:
Rhonda – I’m tickled I broke that kindle virginity
Tracy – Long Hard Ride and Rode Hard, Put Up Wet are both available in print form. Cowgirl Up and Ride will be available in print Feb. 26th – as for the rest:
Tied Up, Tied Down – print in June 09
Three’s Company Anthology – print August 09
Rough, Raw, and Ready – print Oct. 09
Amy: reading order for the series:
Long Hard Ride
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet,
Cowgirl Up and Ride
Tied Up, Tied Down
Rough, Raw, and Ready
Brandy – so glad you hopped on the RR wagon, but *of course* you should read all the rest of them!
Marie – darlin’, my fellow Samhain author – give my mysteries a go, they are entertaining, as I have a seriously kick-ass female character – thanks for taking the time to stop by
Vicki – snort – and you know why – how’s Bob today?
Michele
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:05 pm:
Hi Lorelei, I love all the Rough Rider Series, in fact I loved them so much, as they are released in print, I’m purchasing them to add to my keeper pile. Your mystery books are just as exciting if not more, in a rough, tuff, raunchy way – I loved each one. They are also in my keeper pile.
Edgard .. yum .. is from Brazil
Dayanna
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:05 pm:
Love your books Lorelei! This particular book was my favorite since Edgar was very dear to me from the very first book. I hope you can write another menage or even an m/m story with those wonderful cowboys!
Answer: Edgar is from the beautiful country of Brazil!
DarleneW
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:10 pm:
Answer maybe? says back from Brazil so he may not have been from Brazil but only visiting there.
I have the Rough Riders Series on my must buy list thanks to a wonder review I read by “Pearl” on the English forum of realsonourbookshelves.com. I am really looking forward to this series.
Vicki
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:11 pm:
WHOOPS!!!! I forgot to say Edgard is from Brazil. That’s right next to California. In fact Edgard and I have been next door neighbors since forever (grins) (and believe me Kristie my hands have been all over that man MANY MANY MANY times before) (lol) GOTCHA!!
Vicki
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:26 pm:
L,
Thanks for asking about Bob. He’s a little run down today. He says his battery must be low and needs to be recharged. So he is still in bed. I’ll let him know you asked after him. (snickers)
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:40 pm:
Me Michele – high praise indeed – thank you!
Dayanna – Edgard. Sigh. I love him. I’m so glad to hear others do too. As far as another menage…stayed tuned
Darlene – Thanks for the heads up on the review – always good to know where I pick up new readers.
Vicki – Vicki – Vicki – woman, you crack me up, and you Joy is gonna whup you upside the head for overing on Edgard
Natasha A.
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:43 pm:
I am going to have to check out your Lori Armstrong books. Well, as well as the Lorelei ones
I have had you on my to buy list for a bit now…..damn book budget!
As for my answer: Brazil
Karen
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:48 pm:
Answer: Brazil.
Lorelei, I can’t wait to get started on your books. My TBR pile is huge, but I know I have a several of your books just waiting for me. Thanks!
cyclops8
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 1:55 pm:
I love the warning attached to the book. Edgard is from Brazil.
Jeff Shelby
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 2:20 pm:
I would be happy to loan the girls our dogs. I will mail them tomorrow. No need to return.
Deidre Knight
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 2:25 pm:
Loved the photo, too! And got a huge laugh out of the city council denying your request for a lama!!
Sandie
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 2:49 pm:
Hi Lorelei, I am amazed that you can write that much, and under two diferent names and genre. Where do you find the time with a family to care for too?
I love your Rough Rider series and am almost caught up with it. Your Mistress Christmas was fantastic. Please keep those yummy books coming our way.
Sandie
Cathy M
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 2:57 pm:
Slowly making my way through this series and lovin it. Edgard is from Brazil.
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 3:10 pm:
Natasha – book budget be damned! (looking over my shoulder to see if my hubby is scowling at me)
The good thing, Karen, about stockpiling the books, is you don’t have to wait for the next installment…well, at least until you get to the last one…
Cyclops – thanks – I write all my own warnings, and that is on of my favorite parts
Jeff, my fellow First Offender, a high five for stopping by, a low five for the offer of sending your dogs (and your darling Hannah would be crushed without her canine buddies)
Deidre – I cannot wait to read the new book Angie described – thanks for stopping by~
Sandie – simple, I have no life
No, I’m busy, but not really any more busy than any other woman with a fulltime job, a husband, and kids to care for. The fact I get to work in sweats? At home? Paradise. Glad you liked Mistress Christmas!
Cathy M – hey you, thanks for popping in too!
Maggie
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 3:19 pm:
Edgard is from o bonito Brazil!!!!
I’m one of those readers will follow you across genres. I’ve read the erotic ones and am now preparing to start the mysteries. I only wish I didn’t have to have a day job so I could spend my entire days reading instead of an hour here and an hour there…
Thank you for not venturing into paranormal, in my humble opinion to many other-genre authors are doing that and it’s not always a good venture.
Hugs,
Maggie
Rhonda
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 4:14 pm:
Maggie,
I’m the same way. I should be receiving all of the mystery books any day now. I have all the RR books on my Kindle buy any more I just buy them directly from Samhain and download them directly to my Kindle instead of waiting for them to so up on the Kindle list.
Lorelei, is the “another menage” going to be part of RR? Also, what is a book budget?
Buffie
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 4:25 pm:
Lorelei — Wow, girl, you are bus-y!!!!! I have to say that Raw, Rough, and Ready looks pretty interesting to me!!
Karin
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 4:51 pm:
Lorelei, I haven’t had a chance to read any of your books yet, but I’m intrigued. Your mysteries sound like they’d be right up my alley as well, since I read pretty much all genres, so I’ll have to pick one up the next time I get a chance.
As for Edgard, he’s from Brazil.
Tiss
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 7:15 pm:
Edgard is from Brazil, but also has citizenship in the US. Lorelei is the BEST Hot SEX auther out there. You GO Girl!!
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 7:38 pm:
Maggie – I wish I could spend my day reading too…
Rhonda – wouldn’t you like to know?
Buffie – I am busy, but better than the alternative
Karin, buy them all muhahaha~
Tiss- beloved James Gang member, you’re so sweet, thanks for tossing your hat in the ring
Varona*Ashley
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 7:47 pm:
Hello, hot pic, Lorelei!!
To answer the question:
Edgard is from Brazil
….but his dad isn’t!!
Fedora
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 8:34 pm:
Hi, Lorelei! Edgard is back from Brazil, and I keep hearing good stuff about this extremely hot series of yours! Who can resist politically incorrect situations? Bring them on!
Lorelei James
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 9:08 pm:
Varona – James Gang member
you get a cyber cookie from me for adding the tidbit about Edgard’s dad…
Fedora – try it, you’ll like it!
Jeanine
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 9:14 pm:
Edgard is from Brazil. Who doesn’t know that….geeze
Lynda
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:36 pm:
Edgard is from Brazil.
That was an amazing excerpt! Really set me up to want to read more!
Jodie
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 10:57 pm:
Hi,
Love your stuff, and your website. I check back frequently (and not just on Mondays!) for updates on your writing schedule.
Loved the last book with Edgard and Chassie, and would like to submit the answer that Edgard is from Brazil!
Looking forward to the next one.
dd03
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:43 pm:
Answer: Brazil
btw…you’re correct…tune usually changes when the words pooper scooper come into play! lol
Esther Rose
on Feb 4th, 2009
@ 11:50 pm:
Edgard, from Brazil, is one hot vaqueiro
And as one who jumped over the fence from the romance work to the mystery work, and can tell readers that all her books are fantástico!
Finally, for those who might want to talk with Edgard in his native tongue (no pun pardoning here…) Try this
http://www.worldlingo.com/en/products_services/worldlingo_translator.html
kh
on Feb 5th, 2009
@ 1:14 am:
hot cover
brazil
count me in
Lorelei James
on Feb 5th, 2009
@ 9:03 am:
Jeanine Jeanine Jeanine…good to see you here James Gang member, as well as Ms. Esther Rose, saying such fine things about the books!
Jodie – happy to hear you’re visiting the website – we are in the process of updating the site so keep coming back, oh, and for the real skinny on what I’m working on, join the James Gang – my yahoo readers group, where I give sneak peeks of upcoming projects, have contests here’s the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoreleiJamesgang/
kh – love love love my covers
dd03 – ah, yes, you know exactly what I’m talking about
Rhonda
on Feb 5th, 2009
@ 11:40 am:
All I can say is that anybody that is just thinking about getting Lorelei’s book (especially the RR series), you just need to go on and buy them. Believe me – you will not be sorry. It is the best thing I ever did. And you also need to join the James Gang — the best!!!!!
Annmarie
on Feb 5th, 2009
@ 3:10 pm:
Hi Lorelei,
Edgard is from Brazil. Love your RR series at Samhain. I did not know about the other pen name that your write under and have put you on my TBB and TBR lists. Love your writing and I am a huge fan. See you on Facebook! Annmarie
Marisa
on Feb 5th, 2009
@ 6:20 pm:
Hi all – Lorelei asked me to post the winner – so here goes:
The winner is #31 DarleneW – Congratulations Darlene and thanks to everyone who came out to play.
Darlene if you send your email address to alphamail@romancenovel.tv we’ll get the book to you.
Karin
on Feb 6th, 2009
@ 1:55 am:
Congratulations, Darlene!