Some frequently asked questions, and some answers before the question is asked.
1. Why do you write mostly black men as the main character?
I mainly write erotic works of fiction featuring black men as the main character because, quite simply I am black. I went to an all white private school when I was younger. One day I looked up at my pictures and the pictures of students around me and noticed that I was drawing all white guys. When I noticed that I stopped drawing white guys and started drawing black guys. That caused a ruckus to which I answered I'm black so I am drawing black guys. I'm not racist against white people or any other people for that matter. In fact I often joke that I don't like anyone, except for their women.
In all honesty I'm probably a little bigoted, but not beyond what I would term as an acceptable amount of bigotry. We all have our preferences and I believe that causes an appropriate amount of discrimination or bias. For instance, I wouldn't date a woman on drugs no matter what color she was. The key here is that I'm not saying I wouldn't date all black women because all black women do is use drugs.
I also like to write about a Black man who is well rounded dating or intermingling with other ethnicities. It's hard to find a lot of media out there with that theme. In my opinion, that is because there aren't many black men in prominent media beyond rap and hip hop. So personally it is like breaking into an untamed ground.
2. Why black instead of African-American?
That is a many sorted question. First and foremost I am an American; as such I have many other ethnic ties beyond just Africa. My experiences as a black person in America are unique and separate me from what I would call a true African - American. I understand the term as a Political nicety not as my ethnicity.
To give you a clearer understanding, think of it this way. Allen West is a black man who is a politician. Barak Obama is an African American who is a politician. Prior to the designation of African American Obama would have been considered black because of the color of his skin and the standards of general society. However, Obama's father was directly from Africa and did not incur the experience that Allen West's father did as having generations of black ancestry in America.
Therefore, because our African ancestry diverged from traditional African ancestry and my ancestors were born and raised in America fighting the diversity and discrimination here, I tend to view it through our experiences as a people. Black people fought in the Civil war on both sides. I have ancestors who fought in the civil war. I have ancestors that fought in World War II and subsequent wars despite the racial hatred they were displayed. My story and my ancestry have diverged from Africa into something new and American. Subsequently, I consider myself black.
3. Shouldn't I be writing about black women too?
I love black women no less and no more than I love any other nationality of woman. Honestly that makes no difference to me. I write about white women because in the circles I travel I meet plenty of white women. Do I favor white women? To a degree yes because they are the forbidden fruit that I was told I could not have. As I stated earlier though, I like all women because they are of course women. I'd say the only thing I don't like is a woman who plays like she is something else besides who she is. I have a keen penchant for women that display themselves as who they are not the ones who imitate another ethnic background because it is the cool thing to do.
I really like the shades and hues that black women come in also. From redbone, to high yellow, to a nice rich mahogany, to a deep chocolaty brown hue, and that deep berry purple. No matter the color black women can pull it off and make it look hot. My affection knows no bounds when it comes to race, religion, height, or weight. I draw my standards mostly at proportion, health and attitude. I've even been with women who were handicapped. So to say that I'm biased against any woman in particular is a falsity. I like women, plain and simple. I write about interracial relationships because I believe that we all need to see more of the world to get a better perspective on where we fit into it.
4. Why would I spend my time writing erotica when I could be writing something else with my talent?
Because I like it. Really, who doesn't like sex? I just like it so much I'm not ashamed to write about it as long as an appropriate, meaning 18 or older, audience is willing to read it.
5. From where do I draw inspiration?
Everywhere! I also draw on my own personal experience and the experiences of others. I'm not just a sex addict who lives in a world of debauchery. I'm a person with political opinions and views about how things should be done. I enjoy weaving a little bit of that into my stories as well. I have a life, I just don't think that we admit or focus on sex as much as it should be. I believe as a people that America does not pay enough attention to sex beyond porn. There is so much more to being a lover or someone's fantasy then just having sex. In light of that I try to delve into that as much as possible in my stories.
