Megan Clark's interview launches a new feature to The Erotic Reader website—author interviews. I love talking with authors about their books or having authors talk to me about their books. :-) Either way works for me. That said, here's the interview with Megan Clark. Enjoy!

Q: What inspired you to write SEDUCE ME?
In my early twenties, I began affecting the persona of a flapper-girl. I wore nothing but period costumes, styled my hair in pin waves, and traveled to many historical US hot spots, looking to relive a period of time that never existed for me, and in which I’d only read about. I finally found a way to make it real when I made friends with a few people who were also very interested in the style and history. It was much like time travel. I think that the reality of my relationships was often blurred and I became a little crazy, trying to embrace a feeling, a world that wasn’t necessarily really there.

Q:  Your new book, Seduce Me, has some darker elements, including women being sexually objectified and selling themselves to men for money. Do you have a particular message that you are trying to send with this subject matter, and if so, what is it?
A: In SEDUCE ME, my goal is to show two different kinds of feminists. Having spent several years as a stripper, I personally understand the temptations women have to use their bodies for material gain, and yet, I know that my feelings towards the issue could waver depending on how much awareness and control I felt I had over the situations at hand. I think that the message I try and send in this book has more to do with compromise, and being true to ourselves, rather than cave to other people’s expectations of us.

Q: Both of your novels deal with sexual identity, whether it is dealing with themes of homosexuality or promiscuity. Why the focus on this theme?
A: I have always struggled with personal boundaries, and the wrestle between having both security and the freedom to explore my desires. And whether it be because of gender, sexual orientation, relationship status, or some existential question, I think that what we find ourselves attracted to is a very interesting subject that I will never tire of.

Q: In SEDUCE ME, you refer to many classic actresses. Have you seen a lot of old films?
A: I love to tell people that I attended the ‘Grammie Elaine School of Cinema.’ My grandmother introduced me to so many great writers, directors, and actors—ones who took brave chances in their work. I owe a lot of my obsessions to her.

Q: Do you have any special writing rituals?
A: For some reason, I write best when I look like hell and my house is a mess.

Q: Is there ever a self-censor at work?
A: My greatest fear is boring a reader, and my self-sensor does go off during long descriptions, heavy dialogue, places like this. Consequently, it doesn’t go off much during sex scenes. Go figure.

Q: If you weren't a writer, what would you be?
A: Probably an antique dealer. Although, I always thought I’d make a good Madam.

Q: If your writing were a dessert, which dish would best describe it?
A: Tiramisu: sweet, slightly bitter, and also creamy. What else can I say? I am decadent— I’ll try and keep you up all night!

Q: You’ve spoken often of your obsessive, decadent nature. Is this something you are particularly proud of?
A: Life is too short not to love what you love. Like isn’t really in my vocabulary. Embracing the things I love makes me feel alive. So what if I make a fool of myself.

The interview's over, but you can find out more about Megan Clark and her latest novel Seduce Me if you found the interview intriguing.