Lilly Cain | Flip the Pancake

Thank you for having me here at Fresh Fiction! I’m so happy to be here on my launch day, celebrating the release of my new novella Building Magic from Red Sage Publishing. This book is very different from my previous stories, and that’s what I’m here to talk about today, about changing the subgenre’s we write in or what I call ‘Flipping the Pancake’. My first book was Dark Harmony a full length dark, erotic, action adventure romance with vampires and martial arts action. Lots of blood, some great spooky scenes and steamy sex scenes, of course. It took lots of research, and some great goth music to keep me in the mood as I wrote about the shadows in this story. When it was complete and it was time for me to work on a new story, I wanted something completely different. Time to flip. My second story was Alien Revealed a sci-fi erotic novella complete with an alien spy, a starship military hero, out of this world technology and of course, a conspiracy, all topped off with more hot luscious sex. Lots of sci-fi movies, some great comic books and popping mood music kept me going. And when it was over, I once again wanted that flip, that moment of something completely different and fresh. Now there’s Building Magic, an erotic romance novella in the fantasy subgenre. There’s a civil war between shape shifting dragons, a damsel in distress, magic, and hot desert sands. Here’s the blurb:

When architecture student and summertime welder Tina Moreland develops a
reputation as a peeping Tom, it isn’t the first time she’s been teased for
being different. Catching a glimpse of the man of her dreams is worth the
aggravation. But when she witnesses him doing something stranger than stripping
in his hightower office, it’s enough to make her forget that when working
unharnessed on the fifth floor, the first step is a long way down.

Sent to Earth to find a power source strong enough to end the civil war at
home, Devin Ken’Draga doesn’t have time to rescue a damsel in distress. But
since she is literally falling at his feet, he can’t help but to save her.
Bringing her home wasn’t part of the plan, but once they fall through the
magical portal together, there is no going back. It is only when he spreads his
wings in his true dragon form that Devin realizes something he hadn’t
anticipated – the woman is a virgin, a temptation no dragon can resist.
Together Devin and Tina create a sensual bond, gladly sacrificing virginity to
find love and a solution to the bloody war.

For me, Flipping the Pancake is all about completing a book and as a reward, switching genres. It’s still erotic romance – that’s what I write. But there are intrinsic differences in the style or subgenre that give me an alternate direction to head in. It gives me an opportunity to stretch the vision in my mind's eye while I create a different world. For some that might not sound like a reward – after all that hard work I look forward to more work? Yup! I love to write. I love knowing I am going to move on into a new story, a fresh world. Not to say that I don’t revisit these worlds, that’s what sequels and series are all about. But I want to stay in love with writing and that means always having the opportunity to change and challenge my imagination.

And why do I call my stories Pancakes? Because they’re yummy of course!

To read more about Lilly check out her website at www.lillycain.com. Or follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/LillyCain
To purchase a copy of her book Building Magic or find out about other fantastic authors, check out www.eRedSage.com.

Comments

33 comments posted.

Re: Lilly Cain | Flip the Pancake

Great post. This book looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
(Danielle Gorman 6:36pm October 1, 2010)

I Love Shifter Books and I can't wait to read it-
(Audra Holtwick 5:07am October 3, 2010)

Wow, they all sound great, especially Building Magic. I love dragon shapeshifters!
(Barbara Hanson 6:51am October 3, 2010)

I'm a big sci-fi buff so Alien Revealed sounds good to me. And flipping is a good way to keep the mind going. You never what's gonna come out of it! Thanks.
(DeeAnn Szymanski 9:04am October 3, 2010)

They say variety is the spice of life. Your spicey pancakes seem to be proving that.
(Patricia Barraclough 9:08am October 3, 2010)

Shape shifting dragons sound like a fun group to get to know.
When you run out of pancake batter, do you plan to start at the beginning and write a second book to go with each of the first ones you did. Or, are you going to keep flipping???
(Karin Tillotson 10:22am October 3, 2010)

wow i like the pic of you and t he book sounds great wish to win have fun with the book
(Desiree Reilly 11:00am October 3, 2010)

I flip pancakes continuously! While I am not an author, I am a reader. I switch romance genres from romantic suspense to paranormal to erotica to historical to m/m and then all over again and in no particular order! Flipping and blending!

All of your work sounds right up my alley and what I need to check out.
(Cynthia Netherton 11:10am October 3, 2010)

ok im in
(Debbi Shaw 1:20pm October 3, 2010)

Hi everyone, thanks for commenting! Yes, I am working on sequels. Changing the pace keeps everything fresh, so returning to a world I've built before is still exciting. The second sci-fi book will be out in 2011 with Carina and you can expect more from me with Red Sage as well!

Good luck all!
(Lilly Cain 1:25pm October 3, 2010)

Congrats on your new release! Your books sound great... going to check out your website!
(Colleen Conklin 1:30pm October 3, 2010)

Wow, this book looks exciting, I love dragon shifter books.
(Cathleen Robinson 1:34pm October 3, 2010)

All of us could use a little magic!
Blessings,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 1:50pm October 3, 2010)

I love pancakes too...hehe!!!

Very nice, eyecatching covers you have there.

I also LOVE dragon shifter books.
Valerie
in Germany
(Valerie Bongards 2:43pm October 3, 2010)

Oooh dragon shifter! I lurv shifter romances!
(Anna Hoque 3:24pm October 3, 2010)

I never thought of finished writing as a form of food. Of course,I,too reward myself with treats and food seems to be just about the fastest.
(Alyson Widen 3:28pm October 3, 2010)

Sounds like amazing world building, Lilly, and since I love your storytelling, I will definitely add this one to my list. Big congrats on release day!
(Cathy MacDonald 3:36pm October 3, 2010)

I love the post and now want to read the book! I really enjoy the paranormal romance books and look forward to reading yours
(Cj Swier 4:59pm October 3, 2010)

I enjoy many paranormal romances but I really love vampires and shifters. Your blurb was good.
(Diane Sadler 6:00pm October 3, 2010)

I absolutely love the sound of your last two books and to know that you are willing to write more in those worlds made my day! Thank you for "flipping".
(Chris Roberts 6:54pm October 3, 2010)

Sounds like a great story. I am a huge dragon lover so this sounds like my cup of tea. Love your analogy of comparing a story to pancakes. Never heard that one before.
(Cherie Japp 7:18pm October 3, 2010)

Loved the post....hope to win the giveaway LOL
(Kimberley Coover 7:39pm October 3, 2010)

Hi Lilly,
Great book, and so happy for you.
Congratulations.
(Stella MacLean 7:45pm October 3, 2010)

enjoyed reading your post. Your books sound very interesting. Love the covers. :-)
(Larena Hubble 8:39pm October 3, 2010)

I for one and very grateful that you "flipped the pancake" because this new story sounds delightful and I can't to read it. I'm just not very into the vampire stuff, but if I like the new one I might just have to check out the vampire one anyway. Once I find I like an author, I tend to read more of their work even if it is out of my normal genre preferences.
(Donna Holmberg 9:10pm October 3, 2010)

It takes creative genius to be able to go from one genre to the next and make each storyline so interesting!! Your latest book sounds irresistable from the short description you wrote, and I can't wait to get my hands on it!! I hope you don't lose your will to write any time soon!!
(Peggy Roberson 10:37pm October 3, 2010)

The sounds very good. The cover draws your eyes to it
(Patricia Kasner 10:54pm October 3, 2010)

Loved Dark Harmony. Looking forward to this one. Thanks for the contest.
(Teresa Ward 11:02pm October 3, 2010)

Books sound great and the covers are HOT HOT HOT.
(Vickie Hightower 11:24pm October 3, 2010)

Am I to late? I would love to be entered in your contest for a chance to win your book.. If I don't win I will still go check out your books...
Thanks,
(Kelly Mueller 12:57pm October 4, 2010)

Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
(Chantel Williams 10:17pm October 4, 2010)

Civil war between shape shifting dragons, a damsel in distress, magic, and hot desert sands, what more can I ask for. The book have everything even an hero.
(Kai Wong 10:53pm October 4, 2010)

Ok, you have me hooked!! Your books sound amazing, your a new author for me, and one I will def. look into
(Jolene Allcock 8:37pm October 5, 2010)

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