I want to welcome Rob Colton to my blog. I
subjected him to another one of my odd interviews--so much fun, lol. We get a
peek at his new eBook, The Ranch Foreman … and there’s a contest for one commenter to win a copy!
Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning, or do
you not see much point?
I don’t really see much
point in making the bed. I hate getting up in the morning. I kinda just yank
the covers back when I get up…
What are you wearing? (You gotta tell the truth now! *smirks*)
Oh man. As I type this, I am currently
wearing a plain white T-shirt and green boxer shorts.
So, I know you’re recently married (congrats!!) but have been your partner
for a long time. Does he help you with your writing processes at all?
He doesn’t really help directly.
Sometimes he throws out ideas, but he generally just lets me do my thing. But
knowing that he supports me and is proud of me helps immensely.
Do you have any writing rituals?
Not really. I’m kind of all over the
place. The way I have things set up, I can write from anywhere: the PC at my
desk, my laptop, or even my iPad.
What do you do if you get writer’s block? Does any other media help you,
like music or TV, as inspiration or distraction?
Usually I have to get up
from my computer and take a break. Sometimes I walk around while running things
around my head, or maybe I’ll crawl into bed, get under the covers and let my
mind wander.
Where did you get the inspiration for this book?
Imagination or something from real life?
To be honest,
I got the inspiration from a picture of a burly cowboy holding his hat in a
very strategic position. That provided the initial inspiration for the
character of Baxter and from that point, I worked out the plot of the story in
my head.
If your book were made into a movie, who would you
picture playing the leads?
Wow, this is a
tough one! But such a good question. I think someone like Ryan Kwanten would be a
good Matty. He’s at that stage where he is growing out of his ‘twinkness’ like
Matty. Baxter is a lot harder for me to choose. If I had to narrow it down, I
would pick someone like Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
What’s been the biggest challenge with publishing
so far for you?
I think the
biggest challenge has been overcoming my fears and diving in head first. I’ve
had a lot of support along the way, from both my fans and from fellow authors
who’ve been down the same road as me.
Big question, since you have legions of fans of all
your stories … what’s next?
I’ve submitted
a second book to Dreamspinner Press, a paranormal romance. It is scheduled to
release in February/March of 2014.
I also have
“The Cassini Mission” (the follow-up to “The Degan Incident”) coming to
GayAuthors.org’s premium site, to be followed by an ebook and paperback
release.
And one more about you … tube socks, ankle socks,
or no socks at all?
I prefer to go
barefoot with no socks, but when I have to wear them, I choose ankle socks.
LOL! Thanks for putting up with another of my
wacky interviews and visiting my blog! Now that we’ve gotten to know more about
you, and your eBook, it’s time to share a little bit extra and… tell everyone
about your contest!
First, the contest. Leave Rob a comment and your email ... and your entered to win! It's that easy! We'll have his post up today and tomorrow, and the winner will be announced on Tuesday the 20th.
Synopsis:
When Madison
“Matty” Ward finds himself out of work and without a place to live, his cousin
comes through with a job on the Gates cattle ranch. Despite not knowing
anything about herding cattle or taking care of horses, Matty does his best to
impress the older hunky foreman, Baxter Hollingsworth. Baxter is drawn to the
new young hand, but he’s deeply closeted, and after an openly gay veterinarian
shows he’s interested in Matty, Baxter’s repressed feelings lead to an
explosive encounter. Baxter then withdraws—leaving Matty feeling angry and
used—until an accident forces him to confront his fears.
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Excerpt:
As soon as
Brian parked his truck, Matty got out and looked around at what would be his
new home.
The air was
crisp and clean, and the stars sparkled bright in the clear night sky. It was
so quiet that it was a little disconcerting. But there was something about the
peacefulness that appealed to Matty.
A pair of
shepherd dogs ran through the yard, playfully chasing each other. Matty stopped
and watched them for a moment until they ran far enough away that their bodies
melded with the darkness.
Floodlights
lit up the area where Brian had parked the truck, alongside several other
vehicles to the side of a long two-story structure. A golden glow beckoned him
toward the homey front porch where comfortable chairs and rockers sat. Matty
could easily imagine himself sitting for a spell to enjoy the clean country
air. In addition to the long house, there was a big two-story farmhouse with a
big wraparound porch, where he assumed the owners lived. The horse stable was a
large red barn, and past that was a big equipment shed. Farther back on the
property, Matty could see the window lights of what looked like a small log
cabin.
Matty smelled
what he assumed was the cattle in the distance, though he couldn’t really see
them in the dark.
“This is the
bunkhouse,” Brian said, tipping his chin toward the long building. “That’s
where I stay. You’ll get your own room there, too.”
“Hello!”
Matty turned
toward the sound of a woman’s voice. A man and a woman were standing on the big
house’s porch, waiting for the two cousins. They looked to be in their sixties,
and Matty assumed they were the ranch’s owners, the Gateses. The woman had
friendly eyes and was all smiles as she waved. She wore very little makeup, but
every strand of her graying hair was set perfectly in place. Mrs. Gates’s
grandmotherly appearance immediately put Matty at ease, and he smiled and waved
back.
Her husband
stood at her side, his arm wrapped around her shoulders. His square jaw and
dimpled chin were dusted with a salt-and-pepper five-o’clock shadow that gave
him a rugged look. Despite the hard-looking face, the older cowboy wore a
welcoming expression. As Matty and Brian approached, he pulled his hat off,
exposing thinning hair that matched the coloring of his stubble.
“C’mon, cuz,”
Brian said, slapping Matty on the back. “Let me introduce you.” He led Matty to
the porch. “Fred and Ethel Gates, this is my cousin, Madison Ward. He goes by
Matty.”
Matty smiled
to himself. Fred and Ethel. How cute.
“I’m Matt,”
Matty corrected. “It’s nice to meet you, sir, ma’am. Thank you so much for the
opportunity.” Matty shook both of their hands.
“Aw, now don’t
you worry about that, Matty,” Ethel said. “Why don’t you come on inside and
I’ll fix you a snack? You must be famished after that bus ride.”
“I don’t want
to put you to any trouble,” Matty said, glancing toward Brian.
Fred chuckled.
“Matty, son, you don’t want to start your time here by turning down Miss
Ethel.”
Matty widened
his eyes. “I didn’t mean any disrespect, sir.”
Ethel shot her
husband a look. “Hush, you.” She linked her arm around Matty’s and escorted him
inside.
Matty cleared
his throat and smiled at the woman. “I still want to thank you for giving me
the opportunity. I promise I won’t let you down.”
She waved her
free hand, dismissing Matty’s words. “You’re family. That’s what we do.”
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