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S.M. LaViolette

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Who is S.M. LaViolette?

S.M. (that’s short for Shantal Marie) writes super spicy historical romance and historical erotic romance. S.M. likes to write about heroes and heroines who don't fit the mold--that means heroes who aren't always dukes and heroines who aren't always virgins.

People have described S.M.'s style as dark, angsty, and dryly witty.

S.M. also writes historical romance under the pen name Minerva Spencer, and historical mystery under S.M. Goodwin.

S.M. has been a criminal prosecutor, college history teacher, B&B operator, dock worker, ice cream manufacturer, reader for the blind, motel maid, and bounty hunter.

Okay, so the part about being a bounty hunter is a lie.

S.M. does, however, know how to hypnotize a Dungeness crab, sew h
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S.M. LaViolette Hi Susan, thanks for your kind words!

I'm about 3/4 through with Smith's story and I had to stop.

Here is probably more information than you wanted ..…more
Hi Susan, thanks for your kind words!

I'm about 3/4 through with Smith's story and I had to stop.

Here is probably more information than you wanted ....

I am, apparently, what's called a "discovery" writer. That means I learn what is going on as I write.

To me, it feels like I get to know an already fully formed character--they let me know what they want me to know. Just like people.

Smith, I'm learning, is a difficult character because he views sex and love as completely separate. To most people (well, at least Westerners, who are really the only group I can speak for) sexual fidelity is HUGE. To Smith, love is huge--and very, very rare. Sex is just sex. He will have sex whenever he wants, with whomever he wants, but he will only give his love to one person.

He is not an easy person to love. He is also not a nice person--unless he cares for you--and has done many bad things in his life. Smith's past, I've learned, is unspeakably brutal and dark. I was actually shocked to learn what he'd lived through.

I'm also shocked by what he apparently wants in his life. So shocked I had to stop writing his story for a while. Why? Because the temptation to force a character to "behave" or conform to societal norms is often strong. I want Smith to be who he is, whether I like it, or not.

Aren't writers nuts??;>)

The good news, IMO, is that I met another character in Smith's book who will get his own book: Malcolm Barton. Malcolm gives Smith a run for his money in the "fucked up in the head" department, so that is fun for me.

Thanks for reaching out. I love talking about this series because it is so "below the radar" for me and doesn't get the attention my traditionally published books do. (less)
S.M. LaViolette Hi Keri:

Hahahaha! I'm trying!

Yes, John's book is already about 3/4 finished. It is called THE BASTARD and should be out early next year. The 2nd book…more
Hi Keri:

Hahahaha! I'm trying!

Yes, John's book is already about 3/4 finished. It is called THE BASTARD and should be out early next year. The 2nd book, THE POSTILION, (featuring Doctor Venable from THE FOOTMAN) will also be out next year.

John Fielding is one of my favorite characters. He is so damaged--both physically and emotionally--and just BEGGING for a good woman ...

Thanks for your comment, happy reading!
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Believe it or not, Venetia's book is about 2/3 finished! When it will be 100% finished... well, I'm not sure. But I'll get to it some day! Thanks so much for being a supportive reader!
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“What do you need not to be jealous?”
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“a man of extremes; he was a man who would never do anything by halves. As a lover he’d been vigorous, stern, and demanding. But he’d also been passionate, generous, and considerate.”
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“discovered something important over the last week: lovely things were far less exciting when there was nobody to share them with.”
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Hugh pulled her close and curled his body around hers. "I came over you, darling.”
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