Questions From The Minions
- By Tracy Ames
- Published September 9, 2010
Tracy Ames
Mrs. Ames is an international bestselling author of interracial erotic fiction and a former columnist for several newsletters and magazines.
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Tracy currently split time between CT & New York City with her husband, children and a host of pets.
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Hey guys! It's time for another round of mass question answering. For the newbies, this is my way of answering the most asked or the most interesting (Sometimes odd) questions I receive via email.
Q: Do you and Greg ever fight?
A: No, we don't. We may argue (which is healthy in any relationship) but we never fight. Honestly, we rarely argue, but it's not because we're June and Ward, it's because most of our crap is hashed out long before we get to that point. No magic there, I'm afraid. There are times, like this weekend on the lake, where I wanted to bash him over the head for making me paddle. But that's about it.
Q: I saw that you're friends with Rachel Kramer Bussel on FB. I sent her a request but she never replied. Can you hook me up?
A: One last time, no I cannot. Rachel ONLY accepts invites from people she knows in real life. However, her FB fan page is open to everyone. Also, as a general rule, I don't 'do' the suggestion thingy. Sorry....
Q: How long does it take to write a love scene? Do you still write other authors scenes?
A: It depends on the couple, context, and the circumstances. A scene can take anywhere from thirty minutes to eight hours. Yes, from time to time I write or assist others with their scenes.
Q: Favorite flavor donut?
A: Coconut cream.
Q: Can I have your phone number?
A: Nope! Stop asking.
Q: Are you still mentoring Chadwick?
A: Ha! Yes, we still talk. He's living in NYC fulltime now (working on a screenplay) and doing very well.
Q: What skincare cleanser do you use?
A: I've used the Clearskin line from Avon since my teeny years. It's better than anything I've tried from department stores.
Q: Do you ever sleep?
A: Yes. I normally average 4-5 hours a night but I'm getting much better at turning off the laptop. Greg demands it.
Q: Is Greg ever jealous of the attention you receive from male fans?
A: No, not at all. Our relationship is solid (No one else would understand either of us). For his own peace of mind, he monitors all of my social media pages and correspondence. My safety and our privacy are his primary concerns. The stalker incident shook him up so I let him handle the weirdos.
Q: What are you currently reading?
A: Not a dang thing! I haven't had the chance to read any of the books I've purchased in the last month not to mention the ones sent by other authors (Sorry guys). I hope my schedule will permit more reading and less writing in the weeks to come.
Q: What teaching methods do you use with BC?
A: BC's level of maturity steams from the way we communicate with him; we don't use baby-talk and we have open conversations in front of him (not the bad ones)…so a lot of his vocabulary comes from his exposure to us. In addition, Zora and Momma Ames are educators and use phonics games and DVDs. He loves it. He's like a sponge soaking up everything you throw at him.
And this is to say nothing of his natural curiosity. He's able to complete tasks his playmates aren't. He makes his own bed, separates his own dirty clothes, fixes his own sandwiches, and so on. He wants to be like the guys in the house so we show him how to do small things for himself. Since being in Iowa, he's even learned to prepare his own eggs...though he can't turn on the stove.
That's it for now. Ask whatever you like.
Tracy
Q: Do you and Greg ever fight?
A: No, we don't. We may argue (which is healthy in any relationship) but we never fight. Honestly, we rarely argue, but it's not because we're June and Ward, it's because most of our crap is hashed out long before we get to that point. No magic there, I'm afraid. There are times, like this weekend on the lake, where I wanted to bash him over the head for making me paddle. But that's about it.
Q: I saw that you're friends with Rachel Kramer Bussel on FB. I sent her a request but she never replied. Can you hook me up?
A: One last time, no I cannot. Rachel ONLY accepts invites from people she knows in real life. However, her FB fan page is open to everyone. Also, as a general rule, I don't 'do' the suggestion thingy. Sorry....
Q: How long does it take to write a love scene? Do you still write other authors scenes?
A: It depends on the couple, context, and the circumstances. A scene can take anywhere from thirty minutes to eight hours. Yes, from time to time I write or assist others with their scenes.
Q: Favorite flavor donut?
A: Coconut cream.
Q: Can I have your phone number?
A: Nope! Stop asking.
Q: Are you still mentoring Chadwick?
A: Ha! Yes, we still talk. He's living in NYC fulltime now (working on a screenplay) and doing very well.
Q: What skincare cleanser do you use?
A: I've used the Clearskin line from Avon since my teeny years. It's better than anything I've tried from department stores.
Q: Do you ever sleep?
A: Yes. I normally average 4-5 hours a night but I'm getting much better at turning off the laptop. Greg demands it.
Q: Is Greg ever jealous of the attention you receive from male fans?
A: No, not at all. Our relationship is solid (No one else would understand either of us). For his own peace of mind, he monitors all of my social media pages and correspondence. My safety and our privacy are his primary concerns. The stalker incident shook him up so I let him handle the weirdos.
Q: What are you currently reading?
A: Not a dang thing! I haven't had the chance to read any of the books I've purchased in the last month not to mention the ones sent by other authors (Sorry guys). I hope my schedule will permit more reading and less writing in the weeks to come.
Q: What teaching methods do you use with BC?
A: BC's level of maturity steams from the way we communicate with him; we don't use baby-talk and we have open conversations in front of him (not the bad ones)…so a lot of his vocabulary comes from his exposure to us. In addition, Zora and Momma Ames are educators and use phonics games and DVDs. He loves it. He's like a sponge soaking up everything you throw at him.
And this is to say nothing of his natural curiosity. He's able to complete tasks his playmates aren't. He makes his own bed, separates his own dirty clothes, fixes his own sandwiches, and so on. He wants to be like the guys in the house so we show him how to do small things for himself. Since being in Iowa, he's even learned to prepare his own eggs...though he can't turn on the stove.
That's it for now. Ask whatever you like.
Tracy
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2 Responses to "Questions From The Minions" 
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said this on 09 Sep 2010 3:00:08 AM CDT
Can I have your number? Are they crazy!!! Even if you were single and without children (including BC) why would you want to give some random Joe blow your number. The internet is a world with a very thick concealer where you can be whomever you desire to be psycho can be Romeos, stalkers-Casanovas. GIVE ME A BREAK!
I think we tend to forget you are not just an author, a fantasy maker but more importantly you are a wife, a mother, a sister and friend to those close to you; a balance you seem to have achieved. We, were fans may be demanding more penned work from you (yep I’m still waiting for Wicked) but realistically we will happily wait. PS I don't think you ever sleep |
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said this on 09 Sep 2010 4:35:36 AM CDT
LOL! Judy, you be surprised the questions I'm asked. I just roll with the punches. What's annoying is folks trying to connect with my via Gmail IM while I'm trying to chat with my mom. Yeah, she discovered IM now she's addicted.
And yes, some people forget that I'm multi-dimensional. That's when the strange request begin. Yikes! It goes back to "Hey, I'm not trying to be rude, but you're invading my privacy" speech. "Wicked" is coming, I'm twisting the plot line again. I sleep......sometimes. |