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L.A. Smith

Black Angle Publishers was formed in October 2007 by L.A. Smith and Ayanna Hawkins. It was the most cost effective way to have our works published and by doing so we could cut out the middle man. It made sense to do this ourselves because it was truely in both our hearts to be published. Black Angle Publishers is the parent company to Black Angle Erotica, Black Angle Romance, Black Angle Urban, and Black Angle Soap. The company is registered in the State of Maryland. Black Angle Erotica and Black Angle Romance released its first two titles in 2008. Both "Room Service" and "Rendezvous" are the first two anthology and will be published by Black Angle Erotica.

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Books-and-Authors.net: Where did you grow up and was reading and writing a part of your life? Who were your earliest influences and why?

L.A. Smith: I grew up in DC but later, my family moved to Maryland. Writing was always apart of my life.
My brother influenced me earlier by showing me that you can do whatever you want. He taught himself to read and write music and I admired that about him.

Books-and-Authors.net: Why do you write?

L.A. Smith: I write because I have to. Writing is what makes me happy.

Books-and-Authors.net: Briefly discuss your new book Tattered Obsessions.

L.A. Smith: "Tattered Obsessions" picks up where "Making Love Last" left us. The characters continue their bond in the entangled web of love, lust and deceit. Without giving away the ending to "Making Love Last" my readers will be pleased with "Tattered Obsessions."

Books-and-Authors.net: Tatteredd Obsessions seems to be an examination of relationships - Agree or disagree?

L.A. Smith: Totally. Although it is a work of fiction, my readers can relate to the turbulence in this story.

Books-and-Authors.net:If Hollywood called today and asked you to cast Tattered Obsessions who would you cast and why?

L.A. Smith: Moore is the perfect DaRon because of his caring but strong demeanor. Will Smith for his leadership role makes a good fit for Chance and Gary Dourdan for Taleed because of his piercing eyes and his mysterious behavior.L.A. Smith: Terrance Howard because as I developed the character KC, his suave personality made him perfect for the part. Shamar

Books-and-Authors.net: Briefly discuss Making Love Last.

L.A. Smith: "Making Love Last" exposes added layers of conflicting feelings from characters who deal with their friendship, businesses and their personal relationships. This story highlights the many obstacles the characters encounter while making and keeping their romantic connections. But no relationship runs smoothly and one of them finds this out the hard way.

Books-and-Authors.net: What are readers saying about your books?

L.A. Smith: One reader hit me up on FB and said, "girl this book had me up all night. I didn't want to put it down." Another reader said, "it's fast paced. and "it reminds me of 'Brothers' the movie." A Reviewer on amazon.com said, "they like reading into the minds of men."

Books-and-Authors.net: What do you hope to achieve with your books?

L.A. Smith: I want my readers to feel the passion in my books that I felt when I write them. My satisfaction is when a reader appreciates the characters as well as the story I present to them.

Books-and-Authors.net:What was the last book you read?

L.A. Smith: The last book I read is "A Tale of Two Cities." My favorite classic was downloaded for free

Books-and-Authors.net: What's next?

L.A. Smith: The next story is "When Love Calls." Some of the characters from "Tattered Obsessions" will be in this novel. I don't have a release date, but look for it around March/April 2012. I am also finalizing my second anthology to be released in September 2012.