1. Tell us about your new book Dommemoir.

Dommemoir by the Lady Geneviéve et al, as told to I.G. Frederick is available in print and ebook.
The story of Geneviéve, a forty-something divorcée who tries to spice up her life and get her chores done by dabbling in the BDSM lifestyle, Dommemoir is a journey of discovery.  Geneviéve discovers her true nature and Nicolas, a bank executive who has hidden from his need for enslavement most of his adult life, finally learns how to yield to his heart's desires. Told in their own words, Dommemoir reveals how they must defy cultural norms and society's condemnation, as well as suffer through numerous obstacles, to find passion and love.
2. Where did your inspiration come from for the book?
Many of the characters in the book were influenced by real people I have met as a FemDom. But the primary inspiration was to change the perception that happiness is one man in charge and one woman swept away by his charms. For many men and women, that paradigm guarantees they'll never find satisfaction and passion in their relationships. If you aren’t true to your own nature, you’ll only make yourself and  everyone around you miserable.

3. When did your realise you had a flair for erotic writing?

I've written books in a variety of genres, but the first fiction story I sold was erotica. Even though, at first, I continued to write and submit in other genres, I consistently had success with erotica. I enjoy it, I have the opportunity to tell interesting stories, and I've pretty much specialized in erotica for the last decade or so.

4. Why do you think that women are becoming more engrossed in erotica more so than ever before?

I don't. Women have always enjoyed reading titillating fiction. Romance readers consume more books than in any other genre and many romance lines were pretty steamy early on. The only thing that's changed is media awareness. It's a phase that seems to reoccur periodically -- "OMG, women enjoy smut!" By the time the concept comes around again, the reporters making this "discovery" never read earlier reports.

5. How important do you think it is for men and women to read erotica?

I think reading is important, whatever the genre, it gives people a chance to explore worlds and situations they might otherwise never experience. Reading erotica allows people to learn and think about other sexuality options -- some things they might want to try or, just as importantly, some things that will never work for them.

6. What feedback do you get from your books?

I write a variety of erotica for a variety of audiences so the feedback differs as well. I've had reviewers blast my books for not meeting their expectations (which had nothing to do with the book itself), complain that a book made them feel uncomfortable when that was its intention (and I put warnings in the front of every book and on the sale pages). I've also had readers tell me they love my books and some buy everything I write as soon as it's published. But, the highest compliment I've received from readers is that my books made them think -- above love, about life, about sexuality, about consent, about gender. That, more than anything else, keeps me writing.

7. Who have been your main influences in your writing?

I've been fortunate to have many excellent writing teachers and read so very many books. That combined with a lifetime writing as a professional and my own experience as a FemDom, has combined to influence my writing along with my passion for freedom and equality.

8. What do you enjoy reading?

I enjoy reading a variety of genres, everything from high fantasy to contemporary paranormal to historical intrigue to many different types of erotica.

9. What have you next in store for your fans?

Currently I'm working on longer short stories that I will be releasing individually and adding to collections. I have a novel or two percolating in the back of my brain, but nothing I'm ready to speak about yet.

Female First Lucy Walton

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