by T Gephart
Name: Troy Michael Harris
Birthplace: The Bronx, USA
Car: 1974 VW Baha Bettle, fully restored and pimped out!
Something you never leave home without: My wallet
Last song you listened to: Flirting with Disaster, Molly Hatchet. It’s Southern Rock -all about driving fast, living life to the limit.
Last book you read: Books? What are these things?
Last thing you ate: Breakfast Sampler at IHop washed down with a gallon of sweetened iced tea. I’m a growing boy:-)
Favourite Colour: Electric Blue, color of my kit and my bug.
Favourite Movie: Animal House. It’s a Classic and still as funny as shit.
If you weren’t doing this you would be… Drum Corps. I played in marching bands through high school and as geeky as it sounds it was freaking awesome. This one time…in band camp…. LMAO. I was a big guy even back then so also played football which meant no one had the balls to beat me up. I’ll occasionally go work with the kids in their schools in my down time cause I honestly love drumming but if I wasn’t in the band I probably would have gone into competition or teaching drum line.
Mac or PC? PC just plug it in and it works.
Pepsi or Coke? Cherry Coke.
What is one piece of advice you would give to others to keep them focused and successful in their chosen career? You have to love what you are doing. If you don’t love it, then find something you love and do that.
Describe a physical feature as well as a personality trait you find a turn on? I love long hair especially when it goes all the way down a girl’s back. HOT! Personality wise, I want someone who’s funny and laughs at my jokes.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Please explain your answer: Yeah it happens, hasn’t happened for me but I’ve see guys fall hard. James pretty much locked it down when he met Han and I’ve known a couple of other dudes getting an arrow in the ass hardcore. I’m open to the idea but not actively looking for it. If I meet someone and it happens, awesome, if not, I’m pretty tight right now as I am.
Name: Daniel (Dan) Sean Evans
Birthplace: THE BRONX represent! In the best country in the world, the US of A.
Car: Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Convertible. Black. Not like that clown mobile Troy is getting around in. I drive a man’s car.
Something you never leave home without: A box of Trojans and my Amex.
Last song you listened to: Sheena is a Punk Rocker by the RAMONES. They are the original kings of New York and my fucking heroes.
Last book you read: Playboy. It has articles so it counts right? While crusin’ for porn on the net is still boss, I like the classics and Hef is still Da Man!
Last thing you ate: Pussy! Oh as in food? Fuck... IHOP with Troy and Jase. I got me some bitchin’ buttermilk pancakes.
Favourite Colour: Platinum baby!! I don’t mind the color of my Benjamins either.
Favourite Movie: Fight Club. I fucking love Tyler Durden. It blew my mind when I found out Brad Pitt was really just a jacked up Edward Norton the whole time. Awesome movie, shit like that could actually go down.
If you weren’t doing this you would be… Is Joe Francis still in jail? I’d start my own franchise of Girls Gone Wild.
Mac or PC? As long as it works I don’t give a fuck. Unless someone is going to pay me endorsements, then I’m all about it.
Pepsi or Coke? See above. Show me the money!
What is one piece of advice you would give to others to keep them focused and successful in their chosen career? Go hard or go home. No one is interested in your excuses for why you didn’t make it so don’t bother formulating them. If 5 punks from The Bronx can be on the cover of Rolling Stone and have platinum records then anything is possible. Unless you want to be Batman, cause straight up that gig is taken! LMAO
Describe a physical feature as well as a personality trait you find a turn on? ASS, a nice tight, sexy ass! Personality - willingness to show said ass to me! I like a girl who’s a bit of an exhibitionist and who isn’t scared to get vocal.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Please explain your answer: Hell yes! Can’t really explain it cause it’s illogical but on the simplest level we are all animals right? And like a Lion doesn’t go up to Lioness and get to know her, he sees her and thinks…I’m going to get me some of that. So - same applies, you see someone and they are throwing off that vibe and boom, you want her. I fall in love all the time, it’s staying there that’s a problem.
Name: Jason Thomas Irwin
Birthplace: Albany, NY USA
Car: 1967 Ford Mustang Matt black.
Something you never leave home without: Keys, you need to be able to get back home.
Last song you listened to: Get Lucky- Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell.
Last book you read: Who am I, Pete Townshend.
Last thing you ate: IHop with Beavis and Butthead.
Favourite Colour: Purple
Favourite Movie: Moneyball. The science was there and yet the Oakland A’s still didn’t win the World Series. You’ve got to hand it to Billy Beane, would have been easy to move to Boston with the Red Sox when they threw a shitload of money his way but he stayed with his team. And though the A’s never made it to the dance, they played some amazing ball and Billy was a class act.
If you weren’t doing this you would be… I’d be pounding a different keyboard. I did computer programing in the Army and studied it in College. The 9-5 grind wasn’t for me and music was always where my heart was at. When I stumbled on these guys after separating from the Army, we just clicked. It was the “come over and see how we gel jam” that never ended.
Mac or PC? Mac
Pepsi or Coke? Pepsi
What is one piece of advice you would give to others to keep them focused and successful in their chosen career? Have integrity right from the start. It’s not something you can sub in later. Don’t change who you are, it cheapens your achievements and eventually people will see through your bullshit. You don’t have to be liked, it’s not a popularity contest but they will respect you. Be true to yourself ‘cause in the end, it’s you who has to live with it.
Describe a physical feature as well as a personality trait you find a turn on? Curves get my attention every time. As for personality, I want someone real. We meet a lot of “fake” people who tell us what we want to hear, when I’m with a woman- I want to know who she is, not who she thinks I will like.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Please explain your answer: I guess. I think it depends on the person. Some people are primed for it, like it’s part of their inner programming. Others are so closed off that even if they met “the one” they’d still be cautious. There are definitely times were you get immediate, intense “connections” with people and whether it’s love or just a psychologically reaction who knows. I’m smart enough to know, I have no clue.
Name: Hannah Jane Bowden
Birthplace: The Bronx, USA
Car: I’m not into cars and I’ll drive whatever. James is a little paranoid when it comes to my protection so usually I have a driver and security. I don’t really mind cause I hate NYC traffic and it’s a small price to pay for our safety. I prefer the Suburban cause it’s not as flashy as the Escalade.
Something you never leave home without: Other than my wedding rings, James bought me a beautiful Tiffany’s pendant when we found out we were expecting. It’s really simple but I wear it everyday. It reminds me of that special moment when I knew our family would be growing.
Last song you listened to: Justin Timberlake’s Mirrors. The 20/20 Experience is amazing. So glad he’s back to recording.
Last book you read: Safe Haven, Nicholas Sparks.
Last thing you ate: I’ve had weird cravings lately and the one thing that I can’t get enough of is chocolate and peanut butter fudge!
Favourite Colour: Pink. Predictable and girly but I love it. If we end up having a baby girl, I’m going to be in big trouble.
Favouri
te Movie: The Notebook, without a doubt! I had read the book and loved it but seeing the story brought to life by Ryan Gosling and Rachael McAdams was perfection. I still can’t watch without balling like a baby. True love till the end!
If you weren’t doing this you would be… I work behind the scenes with the fan club though I keep it low key. We have a great tight knit group whom I love so it isn’t weird that I’m James’ wife. I was used to be a Kindergarten teacher and I love kids but it got difficult when the band got signed. I have no regrets about giving it up but I would happily go back and work with children some day.
Mac or PC? PC for work, Mac for home
Pepsi or Coke? Coke
What is one piece of advice you would give to others to keep them focused and successful in their chosen career? I’m not much into giving advice. I think deep down everyone knows in their heart what the right thing to do, they just need the courage to do it.
Describe a physical feature as well as a personality trait you find a turn on? Have you seen James’ ass? I’m one lucky girl. He is also the most devoted and loving man I’ve ever met. I have to total package.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Please explain your answer: Yes. James tries to pretend that he had to convince me to date him but just wasn’t true. I knew when I saw him for the first time he was different and we’d eventually end up together. It wasn’t easy but there is no other man for me. We are both blessed beyond measure.
Name: Taylah Ann Nixon
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Car: Dave and I share the BMW M5. I make him nervous when I drive but that’s cause he’s too laid back. There’s nothing wrong with my driving, I get where I need to be and do it in record time.
Something you never leave home without: My phone. It has my calendar, my emails, my contacts, my notes, everything. I’m not as bad as Lexi but mine is never far away.
Last song you listened to: Everlong, Foo Fighters. It’s on high rotation on my playlist.
Last book you read: The Language of Interior Design by Alexa Hampton.
Last thing you ate: Chicken Pot Pie from Dean and Deluca. I don’t cook, we don’t have enough medical insurance to cover it and honestly I have no problem leaving it up to the experts. Cooking, like other talents, requires training and skill specific to the field. You’re not about to go performing your own triple bypass surgery are you? Of course not, so go get your Italian from Pellegrino’s in Little Italy and stop getting lulled into a false sense of hope by Mario Batali on the Food Network.
Favourite Colour: Blue, but specific shades…Tiffany Blue/Green, Duck egg blue or Royal blue. And don’t you dare try and tell me there isn’t a difference between Aquamarine and Turquoise!
Favourite Movie: Crazy, Stupid, Love. Seriously can that man Ryan Gosling get any more adorable? It’s the best RomCom I’ve ever seen. You become totally invested in the characters and the punch lines are priceless. “I don’t know whether to help you or euthanize you.” FYI Emma Stone, when RyGos approaches you in a bar you drop your douche boyfriend like a bad habit and get busy with that fine specimen of man. Glenn Ficarra and John Requa the female population of the world thank you!
If you weren’t doing this you would be… If I wasn’t an interior designer I’d want my own reality show on the Lifestyle channel. I would consider it my public service to teach people about style and learning to maximize their assets with fashion. There is such a deficiency today in this area with both men and women blindly following trends. Just cause some anorexic albino is wearing it on a runway in Milan doesn’t make it a good idea.... Ready to Wear My Ass! Incidentally unless you are on the beach swimwear is unacceptable outer ware, Crocs are NEVER acceptable footwear and there is ALWAYS enough time to accessorize.
Mac or PC? Mac! How ugly are PCs, no style. I don’t care Steve Jobs was a raging control freak the man knew what looked good.
Pepsi or Coke? Coke Zero.
What is one piece of advice you would give to others to keep them focused and successful in their chosen career? Look good doing it. Success is as much about preparation as it is perspiration. Taking care of your appearance shows attention to detail. You go in there looking like you can do the job; you’re going to convince everyone you can.
Describe a physical feature as well as a personality trait you find a turn on: Strong Arms! Not freaky, steroid enhanced bodybuilder arms that hang absently from a body like some alternate life form, I’m talking nice toned arms. Tatts are nice too. As for Personality, you got to have one for starters! I don’t care about your car, your watch or your billfold. Engage me, talk to me and for God’s sake make me laugh! Dave has all of these qualities in abundance not to mention he’s not bad to look at!
Do you believe in love at first sight? Please explain your answer: Yeah, though I’m sure in most cases it’s attraction rather than actual love. It’s a fine line but I guess it’s that initial buzz that gets you in the first place and then that grows into love. I’m a very visual person so for me, first impressions are lasting ones. When I first saw Dave, I knew I wanted to date him. How could I not? The man is hysterical and rocks that bad boy chic like no other. I was hooked from the get go, I played it cool though cause that’s how I roll but seriously I wasn’t about to let THAT pass me by.
About the Author
T Gephart is an indie author from Melbourne, Australia.
T's approach to life has been somewhat unconventional. Rather than going to University, she jumped on a plane to Los Angeles, USA in search of adventure. While this first trip left her somewhat underwhelmed and largely depleted of funds it fueled her appetite for travel and life experience.
With a rather eclectic resume, which reads more like the fiction she writes than an actual employment history, T struggled to find her niche in the world.
While on a subsequent trip the United States in 1999, T met and married her husband. Their whirlwind courtship and interesting impromptu convenience store wedding set the tone for their life together, which is anything but ordinary. They have lived in Louisiana, Guam and Australia and have travelled extensively throughout the US. T has two beautiful young children and one four legged child, Woodley, the wonder dog.
An avid reader, T became increasingly frustrated by the lack of strong female characters in the books she was reading. She wanted to read about a woman she could identify with, someone strong, independent and confident who didn't lack femininity. Out of this need, she decided to pen her first book, A Twist of Fate. She enjoyed the process so much that when it was over she couldn't let it go.
T loves to travel, laugh and surround herself with colourful characters. This inevitably spills into her writing and makes for an interesting journey - she is well and truly enjoying the ride!
Frustrated by the lack of strong female characters in the current fiction, T was reading she set herself the challenge to write something that was interesting, compelling and yet easy enough to read that was still enjoyable. Pulling from her own past "colourful" experiences and the amazing personalities she has surrounded herself with, she had no shortage of inspiration. With a strong slant on erotic fiction, her core characters are empowered women who don't have to sacrifice their femininity.
Based on her life experiences, T has plenty of material for her books and has a wealth of ideas to keep you all enthralled. T is currently writing the third and final instalment of the Lexi series, A Time for Hope, which is due for release in February of 2014.