Cynthia B. Ainsworthe
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Good morning, Cynthia, and welcome to Vision and Verse. Can you tell us a little about what you've written?
My romance books are steamy, yet not quite erotic. “Front Row Center” is a tome length novel of over 290,000 words.
Four books in the Forbidden Series:
“Front Row Center”, Their attraction is electric. Their affair—explosive. And their love—devastating to those around them.
It starts at a concert. Taylor Allen, a happily married businesswoman, finds herself attracted to world-renowned singer and bachelor, Larry Davis, who feels his only love is his music, is drawn to Taylor in the audience. Sparks fly between them. Is this merely lust, or the beginning of love?
“Remember?”,takes you on a journey fraught with danger, passion, and shocking surprises.
Famous singer Larry Davis’ tour schedule has brought him to London, England, where he continues his desperate search for his lost wife, Taylor. Chances of finding her seem bleak, until he discovers a woman named Lady Tiffany Bradford. She looks like Taylor. Is she a mere illusion?
“Forbidden Footsteps”,Peril lurks in the old-world historic streets and shadowy back alleys of Paris, and brings Cindy to question her sanity and heart. Is finding true happiness worth her life? Fleeing her violent past .Cindy Hastings' bright future turns dark. Her romance with wealthy hot French rock star Jean-Claude LeGrand uncovers his dark secret with his exotic sexual tastes..His friends run the risk of murder.
“Dangerous Reach”,Amelia’s “no fear” approach puts her in deadly peril. Is the chance for a meaningful life worth the risk of devastating consequences? A modern duchess in a loveless marriage trades her salacious London lifestyle for the glamour of the Hollywood red carpet when she agrees to visit famed movie producer, Trenton Lowe. What starts as a carefree sojourn in Malibu turns ugly as evil intent.
Two cookbooks in the Tasty Temptations series:
“Front Row Center’s Cooking With Passion”,Unique gift! Discover the passion for not only cooking, but for enriching the joie de vivre! Recipes that create delicious entertaining and romantic conclusions. Whether cooking for two or more, easy dishes turn an ordinary eating experience into a memorable event. Luscious pictures of recipes, gorgeous photos of men, and a romantic story thread after each recipe spice the cook’s imagination.
“Cooking With Passion”.Want more adventure in your culinary endeavors? More spice to stir up those creative juices? How about a hunky shirtless man in your kitchen? Cooking with Passion has a playful approach to cooking with delicious over 114 recipes that range from American to European. 139 full-color photos. No longer will meatloaf be that boring dish or fish have that same old sauce. Friends will beg for the recipe!
My cookbooks take a light romantic approach. There are hunky shirtless men throughout the serious recipes. At the end of each recipe is a story thread under the heading “Cooking break” that starts after the first recipe and ends after the final recipe entry.
All my books are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.
About Forbidden Series:
Dive into the maelstrom pool of lust, passion, romance, crime, and psychological danger with any of the books in the Forbidden Series. When the hunger for lust and the quest for power collide into devastating consequences, lives are forever changed. The Forbidden novels provide much more than a typical romance. Characters are just as complex as the plots are developed. Steamy love scenes dangerously change the dynamic and raise the stakes to treacherous levels. As one conflict is resolved, another emerges with striking, and sometimes deadly results. Psychological warfare is not beyond a villain’s grasp. If that doesn’t render the desired result, there is always a bullet, poison, or whatever is handy.
About Tasty Temptations Series:
Cookbooks with a difference! Who says a cookbook should follow the same old rules of food illustrations and recipes? Tasty Temptations offers entertainment for the cook as well as delicious recipes with photographs of luscious food, and mouth-watering pictures of hunky men along with a sizzling story thread after each recipe. Reward yourself or that special cook in your life with a culinary book offering serious recipes and entertainment that will cause whipping of that meringue just a bit faster while viewing handsome men and reading an intriguing romance. Multi-award winning author, Cynthia B. Ainsworthe fashions a unique and passionate approach in both her novels and cookbooks. She has received celebrity endorsements from famous actor Terri Garber (of North and South miniseries, playing Ashton Main opposite Patrick Swayze, among other television series such as Dynasty, Law and Order, and numerous others) and renowned Hollywood screenwriter, director, producer Scott C. Brown.
What is your favorite genre to write?
Suspenseful contemporary romance with a strong criminal thread. Murder or the threat of murder raises the tension and stakes exponentially. I’m also a screenwriter.
Favorite food.
French cuisine with Italian as a close second.
Tea or coffee?
Coffee.
Pizza or ice cream?
Pizza with extra cheese.
Wine or beer?
Wine. Brandy Alexanders for the holidays.
Where would you like to visit?
France. Paris is my favorite city. England runs a close second. I’ve traveled to Paris at least 15 to 18 times in my lifetime.
Favorite musical artist. Do you listen to music when you write?
What?
Barry Manilow and the late Charles Aznavour are my favorite musical artists. I don’t listen to music during my writing but will play music when
I’m stumped as to what should happen next in the plot.
What makes you laugh?
Watching puppies and kittens at play.
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
“The Swing” by Edouard Fragonard. His use of light and dark always draws me in.
How old were you when you started writing?
I didn’t start serious writing until I was 58; it was a bucket list item that just took off. During childhood and teen years, I wrote stories and plays for my friends.
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?
I just write with the basic plot in my mind. As the characters develop, they let me know where they want their story to lead. I keep a separate document where I note the important events for each chapter and list my characters with their brief bios.
Describe your perfect evening.
A quiet dinner with my husband, us reminiscing about all the years we’ve been together.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Family and friends’ positive words are a great impetus for me to create. Barry Manilow’s advice “Do what you love and the rest will follow” was the driving force for me tackling the writing art form. His words turned out to be so true. My debut novel, “Front Row Center”, won the prestigious IPPY Award, and I have since garnered two additional writing awards for other works. Scott C. Brown, renowned Hollywood screenwriter, producer, and director, would like to see “Front Row Center” as a miniseries. I’m working with him on a screenplay for that book. The movie industry is a tough environment to break into. Still, if I don’t put in the effort, I’ll never know what might happen. I also have the support and endorsement of famous actress, Terri Garber of miniseries North and South (opposite Patrick Swayze), Dynasty, Law and Order, and many other appearances.
That is so exciting!!! Best of luck to you for a speedy miniseries. What do you do when you get a writer's block?
I watch a movie or a series such as Downton Abby. Also, House of Cards will awaken my creativity.
Who is your favorite author?
There are so many! I can’t pick only one. On the top of my list are: William Goldman, Herman Wouk, Danielle Steele, Trish Jackson, and John Rosenman.
Best book you ever read.
Boys and Girls Together by William Goldman
Last books you read.
Way Out of Line by Trish Jackson, excellent and suspenseful and
Dark Wizard by John Rosenman, master at science fiction.
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I’m a retired cardiac charge registered nurse.
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
My loving husband has always been in my corner, having faith in me and encouraging me.
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it
be and why?
William Goldman. He’s an award-winning author and an Academy winner for his screenwriting. His insight would be invaluable.
What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?
Don’t listen to meaningless negativity. Constructive criticism should be valued and the purpose of that criticism should be objective and not subjective. Write what you know. Write from your gut.
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