Interview & Giveaway with Sara Humphreys

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Sara Humphreys to the blog today to talk about her upcoming release UNTAMED.

Sara, can you please share with us a little about yourself?
SH: Sure! I’m 42 years old. I’ve been married to my college sweetheart for just over 18 years and we have four sons, ages 17, 14 and 11 yr old twins. I am a sci-fi dork and my daydreaming used to get me in trouble in school but now I use it to make a living. I quit my day job three months ago and now write full time.

Have you always wanted to be an author?
SH: I’ve always loved to create stories and when I first started college, I wanted to write for film and television but once I got bitten by the acting bug…all bets were off. I focused my creative energy into the acting world for many years but then marriage and kids took center stage. A few years ago, I began writing again because I needed a creative outlet. I adore creating stories that carry people away from their troubles for a little while.

Who are some of your favorite writers? Who do you feel has influenced your writing?
SH: There are far too many to list here but my two biggest influencers would be Christine Feehan and Lori Handeland.  They’re both brilliant authors and lovely people to boot!

How did you get into writing in this specific genre?  Have you ever thought about writing in a different genre?
SH: I love the paranormal but I am branching out into contemporary romance. I have a new series in the works, Holding Out for a Hero, which features men in uniform. I’m super excited to jump into a new genre.

What are some of your writing rituals?
SH: It all starts with daydreaming and listening to music. Once I have the inspiration, then I sit down at my computer and write. I can’t listen to music during writing but before and after is very helpful. Sometimes I’ll put on instrumental music and my noise cancelling headphones are a great help too.

Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?
SH: I’d love to! Untamed is the third book in the Amoveo Legend series and features two characters that readers have met previously. In the first two books, the heroines didn’t know that they were human-Amoveo hybrids but the heroine in Untamed knows exactly what she is. Layla Nickelesen is half human and half Amoveo from the Cheetah Clan. She was raised by a foster family in rural Maryland and has two adopted sibliings, Raife and Tatiana, who are also half Amoveo. Layla has lived in fear that an Amoveo man would come along and drag her off like a caveman. She cherishes her independence and is terrified that her fate could be out of her control. The hero in Untamed is William Fleury, a pure blood from the Gyrfalcon Clan who is known for his cold, calculating demeanor. He doesn’t believe in love and thinks the concept is silly. However, when he meets Layla his orderly, uptight world is rocked. The poor guy is simply befuddled and doesn’t know what to do with the spirited woman that fate has brought him.

How did you come with the idea for this story?
SH: William has been a part of the series from the beginning and he’s so flippin’ uptight that I couldn’t wait to give him a spunky woman to loosen him up. I wondered what would happen if he ended up with a woman who was his total opposite. I also asked myself what would happen to a hybrid who actually knew what they were but only knew bits and pieces. I wanted to know what that would look like and we get up close and personal with a situation like that in Untamed.

Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?
SH: You bet! I’m working on the copy edits for Undone, the fourth Amoveo novel (in stores May 2013) and I just turned in the manuscript for my upcoming vampire series. Tall, Dark, and Vampire (August 2013) is the first book in the Dead in the City series which is about a coven of vampire chicks who live and work in NYC. The heroine in Tall, Dark, and Vampire is introduced in Undone, which is a “crossover” book and will give readers a taste of the vampire world.

What would you be if you were not an author?

SH:  A frustrated actor.

What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
SH: I am dying to read Julie Ann Walker’s Black Knights series and Terry Spears’ new Jaguar series! Also, Olivia Cunning’s latest novel in her Sinners on Tour series. Shall I go on?

Is there anything else you would like to add?
SH: I just want to thank my readers! Thank you for coming with me on this journey and I hope that my books make you smile.

UNTAMED

BY SARA HUMPHREYS 

IN STORES NOVEMBER 2012

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An ancient race of shapeshifters has lived secretly among humans for thousands of years…they are…the Amoveo

HER WORST NIGHTMARE IS COMING TRUE…

Layla Nickelsen has spent years hiding from her Amoveo mate and guarding a devastating secret. But Layla’s worst fear is realized when the man who haunts her dreams shows up in person …

HE HAS FINALLY FOUND HER…

William Fleury is as stoic as they come, until he finds Layla and his feelings overwhelm him. She won’t let him get close, but then an unknown enemy erupts in violence and threatens everything Layla holds dear…

 Praise for the Amoveo Legend series:

“Compelling… Deft world-building and sensuous love scenes make this paranormal romantic thriller an enjoyable journey.” —Publishers Weekly

“The characters haunted my dreams…I thought about this book constantly.” —Long and Short Reviews

“I loved the book. I’m looking forwards to many more in this series.” —Night Owl Reviews, Reviewer Top Pick

“Fast-paced paranormal romance with fantastic world-building.” —The Book Girl

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sara Humphreys has been attracted to the fantasies of science fiction, paranormal, and romance since her adolescence when she had a mad crush on Captain Kirk. An actress and public speaker, Sara lives in Bronxville, NY, with her husband, who is very considerate of her double life, and four amazing boys. For more information about her books and to join her street team, please visit www.sarahumphreys.com or follow her on Twitter, @AuthorSara.