JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Sherlyn Powell, author of Something Desirable
(iUniverse)
Adrienne Baxter is a brilliant, young, beautiful and successful African American architect on the fast track to the top of her field. When she reunites with her college sweetheart, she’s ready to begin a new chapter in her life. Brian Stevens is steady, dependable and successful and seems to be everything Adrienne wants and needs. She convinces herself she and Brian are meant to be together. Then Dexter Hughes walks into her life. Dexter was not supposed to happen!
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Something Desirable?
Sherlyn Powell: I decided to look at the story I started several years ago and see if I could develop it. I made major changes and with the two characters named Adrienne and Brian. Today there are many strong women in our society, yet there are some women that don’t feel they can be independent. Or they don’t want to be alone.
I wanted women to read my novel and identify with Adrienne and her success. The message to all women is you are beautiful and you can do anything you set your mind to do.
JP: What sets Something Desirable apart from other novels that features a torrid love triangle?
SP: Although there is some sexual tension between Adrienne and Brian and Adrienne and Dexter, the real challenge she faces is trying to be the strong independent woman she was raised to be and to understand the difference between love and desire.
JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Something Desirable getting out to the public?
SP: Word of mouth has been helpful. Something Desirable has been read by women of all ages, and they have shared their enthusiasm with others. I also network online and at various events, such as the National Black Book Festival in Houston, Texas.
JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Something Desirable?
SP: I don’t actually use a formal outline. I just write, and I couldn’t wait to get a pen and paper. It took me approximately a year and a half to finish Something Desirable. I get ideas anytime, when I’m driving among other places. Recently the two main characters in my new novel had a tense conversation in my head which got me really excited.
JP: What’s next for Sherlyn Powell?
SP: I am writing a romance novel that has a mysterious beginning about an older, wealthy, sophisticated woman and the difficulty she faces even within her own family as they throw obstacles in her path to love.
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Sounds interesting. I’d love to read it.
This was a great interview and seems like it would be a wonderful read it is so much fun to read authors that Joey finds that you would not ordinary read books…
Wow I would love to read this book. <3
One of the first ten people to comment on Sherlyn Powell’s author interview will win a free copy of Something Desirable.
Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Something Desirable by Sherlyn Powell.
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2) Joyce Dickerson
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Sherlyn Powell’s novel sounds delicious! I love the (older woman) thing! lol Sounds like SOMETHING DESIRABLE is a substantial book that is worth reading. I will put this on my list of 2010 reads. The romance novel Ms. Powell is planning in her head for the future has me curious as well.
One of the first ten people to comment on Sherlyn Powell’s author interview will win a free copy of Something Desirable.
Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Something Desirable by Sherlyn Powell.
1) Folake Taylor
2) Joyce Dickerson
3) Pauline
4) Barbara Grovner
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Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. One of the first ten people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book.
Interesting topic…a woman who has made her own way in life and is now caught in love triangle. Relationships are hard enough, but to have 2 men and dealing with your own independence…wow! Great interview…
One of the first five people to comment on Sherlyn Powell’s author interview will win a free copy of Something Desirable.
Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Something Desirable by Sherlyn Powell.
1) Folake Taylor
2) Joyce Dickerson
3) Pauline
4) Barbara Grovner
5) Natalyne
I will randomly pick a winner shortly.
And the winner is…
Pauline!!!
I’ll email you for the mailing info.
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Congratulations Pauline!
I hope you enjoy Something Desirable. Thank you all for your comments and thank you Joey for the orportunity to share my book with your readers.
Thank you Sherlyn for providing a copy of your book for my readers. I have heard a lot of great things about your book from others, and I’m sure Pauline will enjoy.