I was granted the privilege to sit down and chat with the author of Lady Kismet, Lavar Amare, in his very first interview.
Poison Ivy:
Good morning darling, Thank you for joining me this morning.
Lavar Amare:
Hey love
Lavar Amare:
I am happy you set this up.
Poison Ivy:
Always a great pleasure! Lets get started
Lavar Amare:
Ok so what are we going to talk about this morning?
Poison Ivy:
You of course! LOL
Lavar Amare:
Hahaha...
Poison Ivy:
I know you have said that you've been writing for 15 yrs but really started 3 yrs ago, What was the 1st thing you wrote 3 yrs ago?
Lavar Amare:
I wrote something personal called War Machine that dealt with the state of society and why I thought it was breaking down... it was a personal project I never released. A completely different genre
Poison Ivy:
You say it was a personal project, was it just to get your creative juices flowing as a writer? Is this a short story or an actual novel? If it is a novel, was it completed or is unfinished?
Lavar Amare:
No. Actually it is something I am passionate about so I decided to write about it. The state of humanity is something I think about quite often. The way we're wired, why we do what we do is something that has always been fascinating to me. It was like a novella but I thought about making it longer until the flame came over me to write Lady Kismet.
Poison Ivy:
What genre does War Machine fall under? Do you ever think one day you will have it published? Why or why not?
Lavar Amare:
It's an interesting piece of work. Not sure exactly what genre it would be classified under. I use history to prove some of my points plus philosophy so not really sure where it belongs. I don't think I would release it the way it is. I would completely rewrite.
Poison Ivy:
Well I look forward to one day be reading it in my hands or on my phone
Well I think my favorite thing to do as a child was to go into the woods near our house and build club houses (shacks) lol
I also had an intense love for 80's movies... still do.
Believe it or not i wanted to be a Chef when i grew up... i did it. I don't want to cook for a living anymore. Lol
My super power would probably be Time jumping. Lol
Poison Ivy:
Your "Beauty" would also like to know, what's the craziest thing you've ever done?
Those are very interesting fun facts about you. Thank you for sharing them. I too have a love for 80's music.
Lavar Amare:
I've done a lot of crazy things. If i told you guys the craziest thing I've done it would ruin my image. Lol
Poison Ivy:
Oh really!? Now I want to know which means this will move into a separate chat later. LOL
Lavar Amare:
Hahahaha
Poison Ivy:
Why did you name you book Lady Kismet? What does it mean?
Lavar Amare:
The word Kismet means the power of destiny or fate. I named it Lady Kismet to personify this guy's encounter with his Fate or destiny.
Poison Ivy:
How have readers responded to reading your book?
Lavar Amare:
There has been some favorable responses. Not a gang of people have read it yet but most people that actually finish it seem pretty impressed with the climax of the novel.
Poison Ivy:
For Lady Kismet being your first novel, are you proud of it and its growing success?
Lavar Amare:
Yes I am happy with it. I am most proud of the fact that people take a moral stance after reading it. It kind of challenges the reader to put themselves in the characters shoes at the end.
Poison Ivy:
If you saw this book in a bookstore or saw the link, would you as a man purchase it? and if so, what would you feel about the author and the story? if not, why would it not be appealing to you?
Lavar Amare:
Absolutely. First, it is a story about women written by a man so that would be something appealing. Second every man at some point in their life has been as STUPID as this main character Sean so to read about his hijinks and bumbling buffoonery will make me laugh because I've been through it.
Lavar Amare:
That guy Sean is very "special"
Poison Ivy:
Lol!! I must say you had me rolling on the floor at one point in the story that I will consider that my most favorite part. Yes, Sean Harris is very "special".
Poison Ivy:
So, what is Lavar Amare working on now as we speak? Do you have any special projects coming up in the new year? What can we expect from you as a growing author?
Lavar Amare:
I plan to find my my lane this year. My work will always be real, which means there will most likely always be adult elements (sex) in them but I want to branch out from strictly erotic material to develop a more universal approach to writing. This year you can expect a new Manuscript from me called "The Work Wife" and I also am equally involved in writing a softer story I want to release called "Purple Kisses".
Poison Ivy:
You will be a very busy man
Lavar Amare:
I'm trying to do the impossible. Lol
Poison Ivy:
When you published your first story on tumblr last year (12/11/13) did you ever think you'd be here this year with a book under your belt and 6 more stories?
Lavar Amare:
It did better than I thought it was going to do so I'm happy about that. Hope to do more in 2015.
Poison Ivy:
That is great news about your new projects and I look forward to reading them both and everything you release.
Lavar Amare:
Thank you for the support love.
Poison Ivy:
I believe you will achieve impossible
Lavar Amare:
Thank you babe.
Poison Ivy:
I want to Thank you for joining me and allowing me to conduct your very first author interview. It has been so much fun chatting with you this morning.
Lavar Amare:
Yea this was Awesome! We should do it again soon
Poison Ivy:
We most definitely will do this again. Look me up when your new books are ready to go.
Lavar Amare:
I will for sure. Thank you love.
Poison Ivy:
Later darling
Lavar Amare:
Talk to you soon
Good morning darling, Thank you for joining me this morning.
Lavar Amare:
Hey love
Lavar Amare:
I am happy you set this up.
Poison Ivy:
Always a great pleasure! Lets get started
Lavar Amare:
Ok so what are we going to talk about this morning?
Poison Ivy:
You of course! LOL
Lavar Amare:
Hahaha...
Poison Ivy:
I know you have said that you've been writing for 15 yrs but really started 3 yrs ago, What was the 1st thing you wrote 3 yrs ago?
Lavar Amare:
I wrote something personal called War Machine that dealt with the state of society and why I thought it was breaking down... it was a personal project I never released. A completely different genre
Poison Ivy:
You say it was a personal project, was it just to get your creative juices flowing as a writer? Is this a short story or an actual novel? If it is a novel, was it completed or is unfinished?
Lavar Amare:
No. Actually it is something I am passionate about so I decided to write about it. The state of humanity is something I think about quite often. The way we're wired, why we do what we do is something that has always been fascinating to me. It was like a novella but I thought about making it longer until the flame came over me to write Lady Kismet.
Poison Ivy:
What genre does War Machine fall under? Do you ever think one day you will have it published? Why or why not?
Lavar Amare:
It's an interesting piece of work. Not sure exactly what genre it would be classified under. I use history to prove some of my points plus philosophy so not really sure where it belongs. I don't think I would release it the way it is. I would completely rewrite.
Poison Ivy:
Well I look forward to one day be reading it in my hands or on my phone
Lavar Amare:
I've been thinking about going to print a lot lately. I know how much people like to hold their books and physically flip the pages. Very near future
Poison Ivy:
I am one of those people I am not sure how perfect my eye will be when i get older if i keep reading on my phone. LOL
Lavar Amare:
Me either. I stare at a cpu screen literally all day
Poison Ivy:
I read your short story "Control My Body", which is HOT and proceeded to be hooked my all stories on tumblr. Do you think writing short stories is better than writing a novel or maybe even easier?
Lavar Amare:
Well... writing short stories is easier because of the length but it can get challenging when they all have sex in them. When you write about sexual encounters you don't want to always use the same moves... just like in real life, you don't like repetitive sex you have to mix things up in your writing.
Poison Ivy:
I must say you have done a great job at mixing things up.
Poison Ivy:
Lady Kismet but as I like to call it "Lady K" is your first published creation that Ive had the privilege of reading, may I say it was different. It is not your typical romance story nor is it erotica filled. Can you explain what your message behind "Lady K" is?
Lavar Amare:
I wanted to write a story will realistic experiences. I didn't want to ride this wave of Christian Grey (ish) style writing. I thought bringing some gravity to my writing would allow me to touch people's humanity. When people read my work I want them to feel a variety of emotions. My aim was to write a story that would challenge people morality and allow major character flaws and transformation to be at the center. The story is mainly about transformation and meeting the one character Jasmine was the catalyst of it all.
We all have major flaws so I wanted to put that into the story.
Poison Ivy:
Reading "Lady K" was a struggle for me at first but the more I kept going the more I was drawn into the storyline or as you call it the "transformation" of lead character Sean Harris.
I have love and hate feelings for Sean, why do you think that is?
Lavar Amare:
I know it isn't typical reading for most. The main character Sean is a jerk. But that is an accurate portrayal of many men out here and to have the it written from his hedonistic perspective can be hard for some women to read... they can't stomach it. They are most likely inclined to gravitate to the idea than Men are much more noble than they are. It's understandable though. I wanted to show what a lot of what men do and think.
Poison Ivy:
Yes, Sean is a jerk and that is why I was upset at the things he did BUT he also portrayed a side most men hide. That is why I loved him too. Do you mind if I lighten things up a bit?
Lavar Amare:
Yes go ahead
Poison Ivy:
I received a couple questions from one of your street team Beauties who shall remain nameless. Lol! Your Beauty would like to know, What was you favorite thing to do as a child? What did you want to be when you grow up? If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Lavar Amare:
Lol
Poison Ivy:
So lets have those answers handsome
Lavar Amare: I've been thinking about going to print a lot lately. I know how much people like to hold their books and physically flip the pages. Very near future
Poison Ivy:
I am one of those people I am not sure how perfect my eye will be when i get older if i keep reading on my phone. LOL
Lavar Amare:
Me either. I stare at a cpu screen literally all day
Poison Ivy:
I read your short story "Control My Body", which is HOT and proceeded to be hooked my all stories on tumblr. Do you think writing short stories is better than writing a novel or maybe even easier?
Lavar Amare:
Well... writing short stories is easier because of the length but it can get challenging when they all have sex in them. When you write about sexual encounters you don't want to always use the same moves... just like in real life, you don't like repetitive sex you have to mix things up in your writing.
Poison Ivy:
I must say you have done a great job at mixing things up.
Poison Ivy:
Lady Kismet but as I like to call it "Lady K" is your first published creation that Ive had the privilege of reading, may I say it was different. It is not your typical romance story nor is it erotica filled. Can you explain what your message behind "Lady K" is?
Lavar Amare:
I wanted to write a story will realistic experiences. I didn't want to ride this wave of Christian Grey (ish) style writing. I thought bringing some gravity to my writing would allow me to touch people's humanity. When people read my work I want them to feel a variety of emotions. My aim was to write a story that would challenge people morality and allow major character flaws and transformation to be at the center. The story is mainly about transformation and meeting the one character Jasmine was the catalyst of it all.
We all have major flaws so I wanted to put that into the story.
Poison Ivy:
Reading "Lady K" was a struggle for me at first but the more I kept going the more I was drawn into the storyline or as you call it the "transformation" of lead character Sean Harris.
I have love and hate feelings for Sean, why do you think that is?
Lavar Amare:
I know it isn't typical reading for most. The main character Sean is a jerk. But that is an accurate portrayal of many men out here and to have the it written from his hedonistic perspective can be hard for some women to read... they can't stomach it. They are most likely inclined to gravitate to the idea than Men are much more noble than they are. It's understandable though. I wanted to show what a lot of what men do and think.
Poison Ivy:
Yes, Sean is a jerk and that is why I was upset at the things he did BUT he also portrayed a side most men hide. That is why I loved him too. Do you mind if I lighten things up a bit?
Lavar Amare:
Yes go ahead
Poison Ivy:
I received a couple questions from one of your street team Beauties who shall remain nameless. Lol! Your Beauty would like to know, What was you favorite thing to do as a child? What did you want to be when you grow up? If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Lavar Amare:
Lol
Poison Ivy:
So lets have those answers handsome
Well I think my favorite thing to do as a child was to go into the woods near our house and build club houses (shacks) lol
I also had an intense love for 80's movies... still do.
Believe it or not i wanted to be a Chef when i grew up... i did it. I don't want to cook for a living anymore. Lol
My super power would probably be Time jumping. Lol
Poison Ivy:
Your "Beauty" would also like to know, what's the craziest thing you've ever done?
Lavar Amare:
I've done a lot of crazy things. If i told you guys the craziest thing I've done it would ruin my image. Lol
Poison Ivy:
Oh really!? Now I want to know which means this will move into a separate chat later. LOL
Lavar Amare:
Hahahaha
Poison Ivy:
Why did you name you book Lady Kismet? What does it mean?
Lavar Amare:
The word Kismet means the power of destiny or fate. I named it Lady Kismet to personify this guy's encounter with his Fate or destiny.
Poison Ivy:
How have readers responded to reading your book?
Lavar Amare:
There has been some favorable responses. Not a gang of people have read it yet but most people that actually finish it seem pretty impressed with the climax of the novel.
Poison Ivy:
For Lady Kismet being your first novel, are you proud of it and its growing success?
Lavar Amare:
Yes I am happy with it. I am most proud of the fact that people take a moral stance after reading it. It kind of challenges the reader to put themselves in the characters shoes at the end.
If you saw this book in a bookstore or saw the link, would you as a man purchase it? and if so, what would you feel about the author and the story? if not, why would it not be appealing to you?
Lavar Amare:
Absolutely. First, it is a story about women written by a man so that would be something appealing. Second every man at some point in their life has been as STUPID as this main character Sean so to read about his hijinks and bumbling buffoonery will make me laugh because I've been through it.
Lavar Amare:
That guy Sean is very "special"
Poison Ivy:
Lol!! I must say you had me rolling on the floor at one point in the story that I will consider that my most favorite part. Yes, Sean Harris is very "special".
Poison Ivy:
So, what is Lavar Amare working on now as we speak? Do you have any special projects coming up in the new year? What can we expect from you as a growing author?
Lavar Amare:
I plan to find my my lane this year. My work will always be real, which means there will most likely always be adult elements (sex) in them but I want to branch out from strictly erotic material to develop a more universal approach to writing. This year you can expect a new Manuscript from me called "The Work Wife" and I also am equally involved in writing a softer story I want to release called "Purple Kisses".
Poison Ivy:
You will be a very busy man
Lavar Amare:
I'm trying to do the impossible. Lol
Poison Ivy:
When you published your first story on tumblr last year (12/11/13) did you ever think you'd be here this year with a book under your belt and 6 more stories?
Lavar Amare:
It did better than I thought it was going to do so I'm happy about that. Hope to do more in 2015.
Poison Ivy:
That is great news about your new projects and I look forward to reading them both and everything you release.
Lavar Amare:
Thank you for the support love.
Poison Ivy:
I believe you will achieve impossible
Lavar Amare:
Thank you babe.
Poison Ivy:
I want to Thank you for joining me and allowing me to conduct your very first author interview. It has been so much fun chatting with you this morning.
Lavar Amare:
Yea this was Awesome! We should do it again soon
Poison Ivy:
We most definitely will do this again. Look me up when your new books are ready to go.
Lavar Amare:
I will for sure. Thank you love.
Poison Ivy:
Later darling
Lavar Amare:
Talk to you soon
Lady Kismet by Lavar Amare
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