Next Door Nympho by C. J. Hudson
Soul, satisfying sex is usually the ultimate weapon. For Diamond Robinson, it may turn out to be a serious problem. On the surface, she appears to be your average beauty, living next door. But Diamond is full of deceit, mischief, and seduction. She loves good loving so much that she's willing to do anything, including sleep with someone who you'd least expect.
When her sexcapades spiral out of control, one thing leads to another, and her lover ends up dead; leaving everyone she's ever loved, against her. Unknowingly, both she and her nymphonic road dogs gets themselves mixed up with secrets and lies that lead to unstoppable turmoil.
Publisher: Life Changing Books
ISBN-10: 1934230316
ISBN-13: 978-1934230312
Intimate Conversation with C.J. Hudson
Author Christopher Speight, better known to his fans as CJ Hudson was born in Alabama. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio at a young age, attended Kent State and later went on to Kaplan Institution acquiring skills to become an electrician. CJ has become a legend in his own rights with urban hits like Chedda Boyz, Next Door Nympho, and his highly anticipated title Diary of a Nympho. He likes to read, write, travel, and spend time with his family. C.J is married with two sons.
BPM: How did you initially break into the publishing industry? What road did you travel? How do you feel about self-publishing?
Fate introduced me to the business. I had been thinking about trying to write a book for awhile. Then, one Friday, my job laid me off. For the next few weeks, all I did was sit around and read. One day I was reading a book, which I won’t name, and I thought to myself, damn this book is garbage. I know I can write something better than that. From that thought, Skeletons was born. I was so green, that I didn’t double space or nothing. LOL. I let my mother and my brother-in-law read it and they thought it was good minus the errors. Then they told me that I should try to get it published.
After that I started writing Chedda Boyz. While writing it, I started going to Borders and Barnes and Noble, looking in the front and back of the books, trying to find e mail addresses for publishing houses that were accepting submissions. After reading a Kwan novel, I reached out to him and asked him via e mail if knew of any PH’s that were accepting. He got back to me immediately and gave me the website address of LCB and Urban Books. I submitted to both of them as well as a few others. About three months later I got an e mail from Azarel telling me that they wanted to offer me a contract. I signed it and sent it back about a month later and the rest is history. Self publishing is fine, if you don’t mind doing all the work. LOL.
BPM: What are some of the benefits of an author that make it all worthwhile?
To me the main benefit of being an author is the self gratification I get after the final product if finished and I hold the book in my hand. Flipping through the pages knowing that I was the one who put all these words together, with some help from the editor and publisher of course, is an exhilarating feeling. Another great benefit is when readers ask me when my next book is coming out or telling me that they can’t wait for the sequel to come out. I love giving the readers some hot material.
BPM: How has your writing style evolved over the years?
What stimulated your growth the most? I feel that my writing style has evolved into me being a writer as opposed to a person who just writes. There’s a huge difference. Whereas before I would just sit down and start pounding the keys, now I sit down with a clear outline or plan of what I want to write. I’ve also learned to pay attention to detail better than I used to. Paying attention to detail promotes consistency throughout the book. The authors that I associate with and the publishing house that I’m on stimulate my growth. Plus, I’ve been spanked a few times too (smile). No seriously…they have taught me well.
BPM: What books or authors have made a difference in your life?
Kwan and Quentin Carter are the two most influential authors that have inspired me in my short time as a writer. They way they put stories together is just amazing. I often found myself lost in their world, with my mind traveling back to my experiences as a young man.
BPM: Do you have any advice for people seeking to publish a book?
The first thing that I would tell aspiring authors trying to break into the business is to come into it for the right reasons. I was fully prepared to just write for the fun of it had I not gotten a book deal. I write because I love to, not because I need to. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going to put out an e book for free or give books away. But if you don’t love what you are doing, then you have no business doing it. Also, be patient. In this business, things don’t happen overnight. I had to learn that the hard way.
BPM: Introduce us to your book and the main characters. Do you have any favorites? What genre is the book? On Kindle or Nook?
Well, I'll tell you. If you like lots of sex and drama, then this is definitely the book for you. Talk about a title that sells! I start off with a drama-filled opening scene where one of the main characters is being slammed against the wall.
Diamond Robinson, with pals Essence and Angie, are girls from Cleveland who wanna have fun and, well, lots of sex. Diamond, who selects a dress from Forever 21 because she’s forever stealing somebody’s man, likes her sex fast and furious. When interviewed by a sexual addiction therapist, Diamond estimates her number of partners surpasses 250, but writes down 150 to make it look better.
The moral of the story.. Don’t forget to have the guys strap up! HIV can latch on to anyone. All my characters were so off the chain, it’s hard to choose a favorite.
The genre of the book is Erotica and yes, it’s available on Kindle and Nook.
BPM: What inspired you to write this book? Ever experience writers block?
Well, my first book Chedda Boyz was more of a street lit type book. I just wanted to switch it up and write about something that I knew people wanted to read about. In the process of writing it, I started to think about the growing problem that HIV was causing in the African American community. I wanted to show people the dangers of sleeping with different partners on a regular basis. Writers block? Who me? Never!
BPM: In writing your novels, how do you develop the plot? What particular scenes from the novel will grab readers and serve to stimulate spirited discussions?
That's one thing that I had to learn. My publisher has been very instrumental in instilling in me the importance of developing a good plot. I knew that I wanted this to be a hot book, but I also knew that I wanted the story to educate people. Once the story was properly developed, it wasn't that hard to keep the story going. I did have to do a fair amount of research for the information on the subject matter though. In my opinion, the funeral scene, where Diamond and her ex boyfriend’s mother get into it is an action packed scene will stimulate a spirited discussion.
Another good scene is the club scene in which Diamond's ex boyfriend gets into it with a guy trying to sweet talk her. For me, though, the most intense scene in the entire book is the prologue. It captures the reader's attention from the very first line.
BPM: Who do you want to reach with your book and the message enclosed?
My target audience is primarily young women, and by that I mean 18-30. It is very important that they know the perils of being promiscuous. Reading urban novels and hood books might be entertaining, but take note- there is a message in Next Door Nympho. Receive it!
BPM: What should readers DO after reading this book?
Tell other readers how much they enjoyed it for one. LOL. The book gives information about HIV symptoms that people otherwise wouldn't know. The most important thing for them to do is to start educating themselves about HIV/AIDS and fellas- strap up.
BPM: How do you avoid the temptation of interjecting your own value system in your writing?
By basically becoming the character that you are writing about. Whether it's a man or a woman, a child or an adult, an angel or the devil, you have to put yourself in their shoes and transform into them. If you're writing about a man that's a womanizer, you have to be that person, whether you are one or not.
BPM: Share with us a brief excerpt from one of the most powerful chapters.
"At the last minute, I yanked to the right in order to avoid the collision. Unfortunately, there was a stalled car with its hazard lights on, parked on the shoulder. I slammed on the brakes as hard as I could but there was nothing that I could do to avoid the massive crash. I closed my eyes and gripped the steering wheel tight as my car slammed forcefully into the broke down vehicle. The last thing I remember doing was quickly praying to the Lord to spare my unborn child. Shortly after that, my world went black."
BPM: Will the digital age change the face of publishing?
No Doubt! We're already seeing how the introduction of digital books added to the demise of Borders. Who knows what’s next. My solution is to get with the program. If you can’t beat them, join them….with that said, I live on facebook. It’s a great way to promote for free …and yes I believe it’s changing the face of publishing because everyone is on an equal playing fiels when it comes to advertising through social media.
BPM: How do feel about selling digital books vs. selling in a brick and mortar store?
To be honest with you, I'm indifferent about it. A sale is a sale to me. If you receive the same royalties for an e book as you do for a paperback, what difference does it really make when it comes to finances? As far as making books more available…it’s awesome. As far as what impact it will have on black authors, I think the better question is what impact it will have on ALL authors. Maybe I'm just being naive but I write erotica and every race enjoys sex equally.
BPM: What has been your most difficult hurdle to leap? Marketing, promotions or gaining media exposure, etc. How can EDC Creations and our readers help you?
Trying to do book signings. I was all prepared to travel to a lot of cities this year and sign, but I learned fast that unless you are one of the more seasoned authors, the stores take their time getting back to you, if they get back to you at all. I'm still waiting on stores from Detroit and Chicago to call me back. Smile. EDC creations can help me by getting the word out to audiences that I can't reach through their media connections. The readers can help me by spreading the word that I put out hot, sexy books! LOL
BPM: How much does “word of mouth” play into the success of your book? What grassroots strategies have you used to spread the word about your book?
Word of mouth is more important than people realize. People listen to people they trust. So if someone that you know tells you that Next Door Nympho is a good book, you are more likely to buy it than if you just read somewhere that it's a good book. I carry two books with me everywhere I go. I go to barbershops, bars, beauty salons, restaurants, and grocery stores to get the word out about my book.
BPM: We are here to shine the spotlight on your new book, but what's next? How may our readers purchase the book?
I have an ebook that I have just uploaded to Kindle and Nook. It's called "Hood Luv". "Mo Chedda", the sequel to Chedda Boyz, is also an e book that’s on the horizon. Next year, the sequel to "Next Door Nympho", "Diary of a Nympho" is slated to drop.
To keep up with the latest news, friend me on Facebook at "Cj Thewriter", and Twitter @authorcjhudson. My email address is: <mr.hann822 at yahoo dot com>
Next Door Nympho by CJ Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-1934230312
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