Welcome, Ms. Thompson, to Love Romances and More and to our interview.  The readers and I, look forward to this talk about your book, and getting to know you on a more personal level.

Let us start off by telling you a little about this author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, with a wonderful quote and a short blurb of her book, OVER HEXED.

” OVER HEXED is one do-not-miss read. Ms. Thompson has penned a snappy and sexy novel that this reviewer found witty beyond words. In a one word summation: Fantastic!”

Banished. Until their unconventional techniques landed them in hot water, Dorcas and Ambrose were the matchmaking sex therapists for lovelorn witches and wizards. The Grand High Wizard has exiled them to the very conventional and unmagical town of Big Knob, Indiana, Pop. 947. But that doesn’t mean they’ve given up matchmaking…

Now they’re doing it for mere mortals—although all agree: Sean Madigan is something of a god. Because he’s tired of being the town sex object, Dorcas and Ambrose strip him of his appeal and then introduce him to his destiny, Maggie Grady. This time winning a girl’s heart won’t be so easy for Sean. It means rediscovering the charms buried beneath a gorgeous surface.

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Ms Thompson, if you would be so kind as to tell the readers a little about yourself and what you do when you are not busy writing?

The sound you hear is me, hysterically laughing.  Lately the pace has been nonstop, so I confess I haven’t been doing much else besides writing, but I love to write!  Obviously, I love reading, and reading on the beach would be my all-time getaway.  I also love long walks, and I’ve recently developed a passion for Disneyland, specifically Space Mountain.  I also love playing Scrabble.  How’s that for geeking out? 

Could you tell the readers how you came up with the premise for OVER HEXED?

The matchmaking witch and wizard sort of popped into my head like . . . magic.  But having them change a sexy guy into a nerd so he could find true love – that was inspired by my nerd-to-hero stories and wondering what would happen if you reversed the scenario.

Ms. Thompson, what inspired you to write? 

When I was a kid we went to the beach every summer and I remember finding a seagull feather and trying to make it into a quill pen.  It didn’t work very well, but the whole concept of writing fascinated me, even down to the ink.   

Do you have a favorite scene from OVER HEXED?

Uh, huh.  It’s the scene when my hero Sean realizes that somehow, someway, he’s lost his manly good looks.  Even his male equipment seems smaller.  It was a fun moment.

What was the hardest scene to develop in OVER HEXED?

The scene that introduces George the dragon was a challenge because I had to get clear in my mind what his personality would be.  When I finally decided he had ADD, his character fell into place.  I’ve had a terrific time with George. 

Do you have a special formulation or technique when you write?

I do my best to shut out the real world and enter the world of my characters.  I’m not always successful, but when I’m totally immersed in the story, the writing is fun.  Sometimes music helps, especially if I’ve chosen certain CDs to go with the story. 

Ms. Thompson, what is the nicest thing another author has said about you?

I want to be like you when I grow up.  J 

Ms. Thompson, where in the world does your wonderful and witty sense of humor come from? Are you like this in person?

I’m not nearly as funny in person!  There’s no edit function in real life.  Wish there were.  My sense of humor comes from my parents, who both loved to laugh. 

They say everyone has a dream, what is yours?

I have a quote on my bulletin board – “Dream no little dreams, for they contain no magic.”  I believe that.  So I dream of becoming so successful that I can offer grants to struggling romance writers.  I’m also an animal lover, and I would be thrilled if I could open a no-kill pet shelter, but I’d need someone else to run it because writing is still my greatest passion.  

How much background research went into OVER HEXED?

I’m delving into the world of magic constantly and learning as I go.  I have books on Wicca and on magic in general.  Fortunately with paranormal you can make up some of your own rules as long as you are consistent.  I love having that kind of freedom to create whatever suits my fancy.   

Ms. Thompson, do you have any special interests or causes you would like to share with the readers?

Homeless pets are a huge issue for me.  Through spay and neuter programs, we have the power to end the overpopulation problem so that we don’t have to put down healthy animals, and I would like to see us evolve to the point where there are no more homeless pets.

Ms. Thompson, what are your views in regards to sex in the romance field today?

I’m fascinated with the changes that have taken place in twenty-five years.  When I wrote my first Harlequin Temptation, that line was on the cutting edge in sexual content.  Then came Harlequin Blaze and Kensington’s Brava line.  Now even they seem tame compared to some of the erotic romance being published.  Obviously the reading public is eager for more explicit sex, but the flip side is that inspirational romance has never been more popular.  I don’t judge, just observe, and I find the evolution extremely intriguing.   

You give the characters in OVER HEXED a realistic and personal feel to them.  Do you draw from a person you have known?

I try not to copy any single person I’ve known, because that leads to unpleasant things like lawsuits.  The characters are composites and become their own person.  That said, some of my characters strongly resemble people I’ve known, and the funny thing is, they never recognize themselves. 

Would you like to tell the readers about any new or upcoming releases, Ms Thompson? 

You bet!  Over Hexed is the first in a series about Big Knob.  The second book, Wild & Hexy, comes out in June of ’08, and the third book, Casual Hex, will be published in February of ’09.

How can your fans reach you, Ms. Thompson?

Through my website, at www.vickilewisthompson.com, where they can email me, or by snail mail at Vicki Lewis Thompson, 7925A N. Oracle Road #164, Tucson, AZ 85704.

Ms Thompson, do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

Even if you have no contract and no editor breathing down your neck, set your own personal deadlines and keep them.  Self-discipline is one of the critical parts of being a writer.  It could even be *the* most critical part.  It’s okay to bribe yourself it that’s what it takes to make your deadline.  Chocolate works, so stock up. 

I would like to thank you Ms. Thompson, for sharing your talent and time with the readers of Love Romances and More.  I truly enjoyed reading OVER HEXED and hope to read more from you soon! 

Thank you for inviting me!  Your questions were great!