Robert James Russell Is Stopping By!
- By Tracy Ames
- Published November 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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I’m very excited to have Robert James Russell, the editor of "Sex Scene: An Anthology", visiting us this week. Robert describes himself as a writer, a dreamer, and a nerd. Yes, on some level this is true but there's traces of bollocks in that statement as well. He's a talented writer, he's cheeky, and very insightful.
I’m not going to dive into his resume because it would render his interview quite pointless. I will, however, tell you about our connection.
Last month, I was sitting in my office dazed from an endless round of recorded promotional interviews when my girlfriend called asking if I’d read Sex Scene and added it to my suggested reading list. “Who the what!?” was my reply. I put the phone on intercom, laid my head on my desk, and let her ramble on about how much she enjoyed this book.
Twenty minutes later, her voice tapered off. That was my cue to go to bed. A few days before we left for Vermont, my girlfriend called and gave me an earful because she didn’t see the book on list. Damnit! She’s crafty! I downloaded the book and read it on the way to Vermont. She was right, it was pretty good. I read it cover to cover.
When we returned home, I looked up this Robert James Russell fellow and read more of his work. It was very interesting to say the least. I reached out to him on Facebook later that night. Yes, I wanted to tell him how much I enjoyed his work but I was too bloody lazy to open Gmail. *shrugs*
I rarely send friend requests. This has more to do with me being exhausted rather than me being stuck up. Hmm, I wonder if he knows that?
Anyway, I imagine him seeing the request and saying, “Who the what?!” For all I know he may have but that night we chatted briefly about the publishing industry and our experiences. I was impressed with him. He wasn’t a toffee-nosed idiot at all! If you will, imagine a young writer who could easily pass for Hugh Grant sipping coffee on the streets of Paris, his brow furrowed as he scribbles his thoughts in his weathered journal. Got the image?
Now, scratch Paris, toss him over to Michigan and there you have him: Robert James Russell. Writer. Dreamer. Nerd.
I’ll be posting his interview this week. You guys are in for a treat!
I’m not going to dive into his resume because it would render his interview quite pointless. I will, however, tell you about our connection.
Last month, I was sitting in my office dazed from an endless round of recorded promotional interviews when my girlfriend called asking if I’d read Sex Scene and added it to my suggested reading list. “Who the what!?” was my reply. I put the phone on intercom, laid my head on my desk, and let her ramble on about how much she enjoyed this book.
Twenty minutes later, her voice tapered off. That was my cue to go to bed. A few days before we left for Vermont, my girlfriend called and gave me an earful because she didn’t see the book on list. Damnit! She’s crafty! I downloaded the book and read it on the way to Vermont. She was right, it was pretty good. I read it cover to cover.
When we returned home, I looked up this Robert James Russell fellow and read more of his work. It was very interesting to say the least. I reached out to him on Facebook later that night. Yes, I wanted to tell him how much I enjoyed his work but I was too bloody lazy to open Gmail. *shrugs*
I rarely send friend requests. This has more to do with me being exhausted rather than me being stuck up. Hmm, I wonder if he knows that?
Anyway, I imagine him seeing the request and saying, “Who the what?!” For all I know he may have but that night we chatted briefly about the publishing industry and our experiences. I was impressed with him. He wasn’t a toffee-nosed idiot at all! If you will, imagine a young writer who could easily pass for Hugh Grant sipping coffee on the streets of Paris, his brow furrowed as he scribbles his thoughts in his weathered journal. Got the image?
Now, scratch Paris, toss him over to Michigan and there you have him: Robert James Russell. Writer. Dreamer. Nerd.
I’ll be posting his interview this week. You guys are in for a treat!
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15 Responses to "Robert James Russell Is Stopping By!"
said this on 09 Nov 2010 5:55:41 AM CDT
TA just downloaded a copy (surprisingly at no charge) interesting so far but can't get too involved on my way out the door
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said this on 09 Nov 2010 7:41:12 AM CDT
sent the friend request. he's a cutie! I will try to get his book this weekend.
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said this on 09 Nov 2010 12:56:05 PM CDT
Keisha, he will now be flooded with friend request because of Tracy ;-)
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said this on 09 Nov 2010 7:46:07 AM CDT
Got it! :) Just need to sit down and read it. :)
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said this on 09 Nov 2010 1:23:25 PM CDT
You guys are funny! Keisha, stop calling him cute (though I'm sure he enjoys it). Poor Robert, he's going to be overrun. But seriously, he's very talented and has a winning personality that'll pull you in.
I only wish he were in NYC Thursday for Rachel's birthday party...those folks would love him. |
said this on 09 Nov 2010 5:19:20 PM CDT
I just downloaded it as well.
Note to Robert: I hope you didn't forget to press the "for a fee" button on your book selling site. Tracy just put you on blast (hence the million "Friend" requests)-I hope you make some money off of us, instant download, instant gratification types. I look forward to reading the book and checking out the interview. |
said this on 09 Nov 2010 5:44:00 PM CDT
You'll enjoy it. Be sure to check out his fiction and poetry while you're at it. Shhh! Don't tell him! Remember the G-Twist toy review? That sucker is still out of stock. lol
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said this on 09 Nov 2010 7:31:29 PM CDT
Just wanted to say hi to everyone, and thanks in advance for checking out SEX SCENE. Part of the whole experience, for me, was knowing that I wanted to get the PDF out there for free, really give everyone a chance to experience it. I must say, though, that the hardcopy is quite lovely to look at, if anyone's interested. :)
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said this on 10 Nov 2010 2:59:35 PM CDT
Thank you for sharing your talent, Robert. :)
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said this on 09 Nov 2010 11:22:57 PM CDT
Well sheesh lady, you said cute nerd. What was I supposed to do? Of course he is from Michigan, and I am from Indiana. This cannot end well. :) He does have the Clark Kent thing going with glasses. Ok, I'm going to stop now. :) Nice to meet you Robert James Russsell. I do plan on reading your book, just need to find the time for it. :) Thanks for the add on facebook too.
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said this on 10 Nov 2010 12:26:25 PM CDT
That picture with him and the typewriter has me hyperventilating a wee bit... Can't wait for his interview!
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said this on 10 Nov 2010 3:02:40 PM CDT
LOL! Robert should change his tag line to "I'm more than just a pretty face, damnit!"
The interview will be up tomorrow...you'll enjoy it. :) |
said this on 12 Nov 2010 5:26:28 AM CDT
You know, this is one of those very very very very very very very very rare times when I wish I was younger and living Stateside. He's a hottie!. Those eyes!. That shy/cheeky smile. Swwwwwwwoooooooooon!. Goooodness!!!. Is he single, Tracy?. I'll buy his book, but I NEED to know that info. I still won't join any social networks though, but I will be Stateside sooner..........
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said this on 12 Nov 2010 11:00:48 AM CDT
cccH what Tracy doesn't tell us is his voice compliments his look (not like David beckham who has a body to admire but a mike tyson voice) you can hear him reading some of his poems via itune
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said this on 12 Nov 2010 2:41:43 PM CDT
I am happy taken, actually. But I hope you enjoy the book!
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