The Locale: Barnes & Noble Book Store, W.8th Street and 6th Avenue, New York City
To many, when the name HEATHER HUNTER comes up in conversation, her exploits as a popular pornstress back in the day gets talked about for the most part. HH has since retired from the Adult industry game for more than a decade now and has reinvented herself in a BIG way!
She is now an accomplished painter in the world of Visual Arts. Heather's also grinding hard as an up-and-coming Hip Hop music recording artist and you can now add the title of Book Author amongst the many hats that she's wearing nowadays. Hunter has recently released her first fictional novel she penned with Michelle Valentine titled INSATIABLE: THE RISE OF A PORN STAR (St. Martins Press). I won't give any of the story away, but I CAN tell you that it is a very compelling and interesting read from the front cover to the back cover.
Heather in person is so petite in size! I don't know how she made it through doing the porn movie thing back in the days, but it comes to show you that size doesn't matter at all! Heather still looks the same - GORGEOUS all over from her head to her toes, and is also very sweet, well-versed, and down-to-earth as well. The one constant that will NEVER change with HH is that she ALWAYS KEEPS IT SEXY! I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the legendary Ms. Hunter during the NYC leg of her book tour promoting INSATIABLE.
RG: Tell us briefly about your debut novel, and what you can expect the readers to come away with after they've read the book in it's entirety.
HH: In the novel, the character SIMONE YOUNG is loosely based on some of my own experiences within the timeline of my life as far as how I got into the Adult industry and dealing with the struggles in trying to make it big in the world....What I want is for the readers is to see the journey that Adult porn stars and even strippers take to reach that claim to fame, more or less.
RG: How long did it take you to write this story and what inspired you initially?
HH: INSATIABLE took me about ten years to complete....What inspired me to actually finish the book was the heartbreak I had to endure during my last relationship - which ended almost five years ago. Finishing the book was very therapeutic for me and a blessing in disguise. I thank my ex-boyfriend for that! Much love to him! (Both laugh)....It also took me to another level in life when I was finally able to complete the book.
RG: OK, that's cool! Will you be writing any more books in the future?
HH: Yes! If it was up to me, I would be writing books for the rest of my life based on everything I've gone through....The most important reason why I wrote INSATIABLE in a fictionalized way is that I respect people's privacy, but at the same time, I believe that I still have the right to tell the story.
RG: Since you've retired from the Adult industry, has the transition been a smooth one from you as far as what you're doing now with your music and visual art paintings?
HH: NO! (Laughs)....It hasn't been easy at all. It's been a struggle for me without a doubt. Coming from the Adult industry, I had a lot of doors that wouldn't open from me. I would wait for the next one, but I try to go in through the side door, you know? (Laughs)
RG: When did you get into art painting? I've seen your work on your website, and I think your style is AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL like yourself!
HH: Awwww, thank you! You're too sweet!.....Well, drawing was and STILL is my first love. I started when I was a child, and as I got older, I became a graffiti artist. When I got into trouble doing the graffiti art on the streets (Laughs), I then decided to continue my talent by putting the paintbrush to the canvas. I've gotten so much positive feedback on my artwork from so many people, and to me, that means A LOT!
RG: Are you working on any new music and actual motion picture projects?
HH: Yes! I am currently working on new Hip Hop music produced by Kwame', who was a popular Rap artist back in the days and put Polka Dots on the map, fashion-wise. Everytime I go in the recording studio, I get better as an artist because I'm learning from the best in the business like Kwame'....On the motion picture side, I had a bit-role as one of the 'Red Top' girls in the 2K7 hit film AMERICAN GANGSTER, which was directed by Ridley Scott and stars two of the best actors around in cinema - Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Even though my role was small, I had a great experience being part of such an amazing movie, and I hope that it can lead me into more magnified roles in the future.
RG: In your opinion, what are the keys to being successful in the game of LIFE?
HH: You MUST have patience. You also MUST have a hard hustle and constantly be on your grind. Being very ambitious is also a key to success and staying low-key while on the road to success is WAY better than being overexposed in the limelight, in my opinion. I notice that the more you are just 'out there,' per se, there's always the critics that want to bash you negatively and start false rumors about you which are out of control! (Laughs)
RG: Three notable dinner guests at your table, living or deceased.
HH: Prince, Oprah Winfrey and Wyclef Jean.....That would be the dream of dinners for me! (Laughs)
RG: What's the best advice Heather Hunter can give to anyone?
HH: For the fellas: To live a happy and healthly life, practice SAFE SEX by USING CONDOMS. It's OK to keep it pimpin', but most importantly, WRAP IT UP!
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