Author Spotlight!
Lex Martin
Author Interview
What prompted you to
write your first book?
I've always
wanted to write a novel, but it took a family crisis to prompt me to go after
this goal. I needed an outlet and a change of direction. Writing became that for
me.
Is there anything or
anyone in particular that you draw inspiration from?
So much of
what I write revolves around Boston. It's where I attended college, where I met
my husband, and where I met several of my best friends. I guess it seems
fitting that I'd write a New Adult series that draws from those experiences.
Which story has been
your favorite to write?
I've loved
writing both of the books in the Dearest series, but for different reasons. I
drew so heavily from my experiences at Boston University to write Dearest
Clementine that this story became special because of those elements. I used my
life to fill in her surroundings, so it feels really personal to me. Finding
Dandelion was just a fun novel to work on. It was the first time I did a split
point-of-view, shifting back and forth between my two main characters. And I
had blast writing Jax, the playboy-asshole-hottie.
Is there a book concept
you’re just dying to write?
I have a New
Adult romance series I can't wait to start, but those details are still top
secret. I think I'd also love to write a
post-apocalyptic zombie book (with lots of
oh-my-god-we-might-die-so-let's-have-crazy-monkey-sex scenes) or a paranormal
romance.
Which character of
yours, is your favorite?
The series
revolves around Clementine, her twin brother Jax, and their childhood best
friend Daren. I love all three of them. (And as any parent will tell you, you
can't pick a favorite child!) But of all of my characters, my personality comes
through the most with Clementine. Plus, her surroundings are very specific
details from my experience at BU, so she feels the most personal to me.
Do you have a favorite
book?
Pride &
Prejudice by Jane Austen and This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Who is your favorite
Disney character?
Ariel because
I love the songs. Although in the original story, she dies. WTF. I'm also a
little partial to Snow White because what girl doesn't want to boss around
seven guys? ;)
Do you have a method to
your writing process? Outlining, etc.
I started out
a pantser, but my life has gotten exponentially easier since I started beat
sheeting (outlining). It's also really important that the first quarter of my
book is really tight before I plow ahead. (And the perv in me is laughing over
'tight' and 'plow' right now.)
Have you ever gone back
to book you’ve published and wished you could have changed the ending or some
other major aspect of the story?
Mostly I go
insane over typos, but I've updated my books to make those corrections. But
occassionally, someone will write me and and make a comment that gets me
thinking about the other possibilities I could have taken with the story. I've
been so challenged by that kind of feedback that I've asked a few of those
people to be beta readers for me. Because I'd love to consider those
possibilities before I publish.
What is the one piece
of advice you’d give to new writers?
Find critique
partners who will be honest with you and not just blow smoke up your ass.
Honestly, this is really important. Once
you get their feedback, be open to it.
About Lex Martin
I write new adult novels,
the sexy kind with lotsa angst, a whole lotta kissing, and the hot happily ever
afters. When I’m not writing, I live a parallel life as an English teacher. I
love printing black and white photos, listening to music on vinyl, and getting
lost in a great book. Bitten by wanderlust, I’ve lived all over the country but
currently reside in the City of Angels with my husband and twin daughters.
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Books by Lex Martin
Dearest
Clementine
(Dearest #1)
By Lex Martin
Release Date: May 25,
2014
Genre: New Adult
Romance
Twenty-year-old
Clementine Avery doesn't mind being called bitchy and closed off. It's safe,
and after being burned by her high school sweetheart and stalked by a professor
her freshman year of college, safe sounds pretty damn good.
Her number one rule for survival? No dating. That is until she accidentally
signs up for a romance writing class and needs material for her latest
assignment. Sexy RA Gavin Murphy is more than happy to play the part of book
boyfriend to help Clem find some inspiration, even if that means making
out...in the name of research, of course.
As Gavin and Clem grow closer, they get entangled in the mystery surrounding a
missing Boston University student, and Clem unwittingly becomes a possible
target. Gavin tries to show Clem she can handle falling in love again, but she
knows she has to be careful because her heart’s at stake…and maybe even her
life.
DEAREST CLEMENTINE is a stand-alone novel with two companion novels. This New
Adult romance is recommended for readers 18+ due to mature content.
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Finding Dandelion
(Dearest #2)
By Lex Martin
Release Date: July 11,
2014
Genre: New Adult
Romance
When soccer
all-star Jax Avery collides with Dani Hart on his twenty-first birthday, their
connection is instantaneous and explosive. For the first time in years, Jax
isn’t interested in his usual hit-it and quit-it approach.
But Dani knows better. Allowing herself a night to be carefree and feel the
intensity of their attraction won’t change anything when it comes to dealing
with a player. So when Jax doesn’t recognize Dani the next time he sees her, it
shouldn’t be a total shock. The fact that he’s her new roommate's brother?
That’s a shock.
Dani doesn’t regret that night with Jax, just the need to lie about it. Since
her roommate has made it clear what she thinks about her brother’s “type” of
girl, the last thing Dani wants is to admit what happened.
Jax knows he’s walking a fine line on the soccer team. One more misstep and
he’s off the roster, his plans to go pro be damned. Except he can’t seem to
care. About anything… except for the one girl who keeps invading his dreams.
Despite Jax’s fuzzy memory of his hot hookup with his sister’s friend, he can’t
stay away from her, even if it means breaking his own rules. But there are
bigger forces at work–realities that can end Dani’s college career and lies
that can tear them apart.
Jax realizes what he’s losing if Dani walks away, but will he sacrifice his
future to be with her? And will she let him if he does?
FINDING DANDELION, the second book in the Dearest series, is a stand-alone
novel. This New Adult romance is recommended for readers 18+ due to mature
content.
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Kissing Madelien
(Dearest #2)
By Lex Martin
Expected Publication:
Late 2014
Genre: New Adult
Romance
After walking
in on her MMA fighter boyfriend in the arms of another woman, Maddie McDermott
learned her lesson about dating athletes – don’t do it. Ever. Not even if he’s
the “it boy” of football and her hot-as-hell new neighbor.
NFL’s newest star, Daren Sloan, kicks ass in every area of his life – football,
school, family – every area, that is, except relationships. Newly single after
almost marrying one of the worst mistakes of his life, he plans to take full
advantage of all the benefits he’s worked so hard to achieve. For now, those
perks include no strings, and fortunately, no woman can resist his charm. Well,
no one except his feisty neighbor.
When their jobs collide, Maddie and Daren can’t seem to avoid each other or
their undeniable attraction. So they keep things casual… until they quickly
realize “friends with benefits” is not enough.
Although they do their best to keep the nature of their relationship under
wraps, the media loves a good story. And so does the person scheming to break
them up. Will Daren convince Maddie she can trust him? Or will the media storm
brewing tear them apart before they even get started?
This is a companion novel to DEAREST CLEMENTINE and FINDING DANDELION. Each
book is a stand-alone.
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