What is "home", to you?  dauverne is the quintessential "home".  I would prefer  rural over metropolitan, any day; although, in real-life,  metropolitan areas, were always home.

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are there any similarities, between dauverne,  and where you grew-up?  No. I grew-up in Lynwood, California, a city in the southern portion of the l.a. basin.  growing-up there, the population was around 20,000;but there was still a 'mayberry'--feel (IN REFERENCE TO the American  TV show, "the andy griffin show").  you could bet on seeing someone you'd know, at our local market or swap-meet.  my grandparents, lived next door to the city's, mayor.  I can remember running around the yard, playing with their grandchildren, when we'd visit.

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like adeline and paige?  (Laughing)--my grandfather had a swanky man cave with a kegorator.  the mayor's wife didn't visit for tea.  the mayor stopped by, for cold beers and conversation, with my grandfather.

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Economists claimed in a study that "where you grow up matters, and that there is tremendous variation across the u.s., in the extent to which kids can rise out of poverty." for such a controversial topic, was it important to lay this foundation for your character?  Absolutely! their data identifies correlation--and not causation.  the carryhills, were upper middle-class, but mrs. carryhill did not carry prada, at her dress shop.  adeline, had a very stringent upbringing.  I wanted readers to get to know that important aspect about her, and then take the journey.  she was an ordinary girl, faced with real life complexities.  some will hate it, others will love it; aside from the subject matter, there are many layers to this series.  it echoes our anxieties when making decisions and, the potential outcome, regardless of where we've come from.  

 

The "Madame Adele Trilogy" is sure to cause a stir of controversy. Critics are calling your characters glorified prostitutes.  How do you respond to that?  If that's all they've gotten from it--I digress. I'm certainly not glorifying sex trade.  The story did NOT End well for the main character in  this series.  Although she made exorbitant amounts of money, the outcome was completely dehumanizing.  I did NOT invent the wheel; I'm just a story teller.

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Are you condoning sex trade?  Absolutely not! I'm initiating a conversation about our country's outdated sex trade laws.

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Do you think the government would benefit from human sex trafficking, at the expense of those victimized by sex trade if it were legalized?  human sex trafficking is slavery.  If new laws are enacted, legalizing sex trade--yes--our government would benefit under today's tax codes.  Over 50 years ago, the supreme court ruled that income made from illegal activities is considered taxable.  Today, I would assume that brothels, and those who prostitute themselves, independently, would be under stricter tax liabilities than other businesses.  Under a sex trade reform act, there would be fees, disclosures, imposed medical care clauses, etc. for prostituted people.  In addition, looking at it from the Prostitute's perspective, why should they be subjected to societal stigma, taxes and fees?

 

 Do you think a "Courtesan" is highly regarded as opposed to a "Prostitute"?  They're both euphemisms for sex trade.  a Courtesan isn't a respectable variant.  It all boils down to what the participants expect (what the sex worker deems her "worth", and if the recipient values it).

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Your characters were involved in sex trade, while pursuing post-secondary education.  Should society commend them? I consider it commendable.  eventually They will contribute something meaningful to society. 

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Should women exploit their physical attributes?  They shouldn't; but men do as well.  Think of the handsome, virile, marquee player of a professional sports team who uses his status to get what he wants (perks, beautiful women, etc.).  That's exploitative, right? Unfortunately, there is a gender bias.  Women will be victimized regardless.  Humans are a species driven by what we see. The Adele & Associates girls were beautiful, and they knew how to market what they'd had to offer.

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Would you support sex trade reform?  No! There are no boundaries.  Where would the government draw the line--and how?  It may cost tax payers more in the interim.  Furthermore, people will continue to strategically find ways to hook-up discreetly.

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Do you think your books are empowering?  yes!  they are.  all of my characters are sheroes! regarding The Madame  Adele series.  Illegal activity is immoral; it never ends well for those who partake.  the girls were young with an entrepreneurial mindset, searching for a means to an end. 

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