Welcome to Dirty Bits Week Darby.
Darby, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy life to sit down and talk to me about your Dirty Bits story The Bridegroom. I really enjoyed this story. Just love it when people have to struggle to realize that they are in love.
For the love of Books: Darby, can you tell us a little about yourself?
Darby: I believe my past lives have prepared me to write historical romance. I am happily married in this lifetime, dabble in the metaphysical, and rescue stray cats and dogs.
FLB: When did you know you wanted to be a writer?
Darby: Writing comes naturally for me. Maybe I told stories around the fire in another lifetime. I’ve been told by a medium that I channel the stories I write. All I know is that it’s in my blood.
FLB: What is it about Medieval times that you enjoy?
Darby: It’s like a fantasy, but real. I try to depict the harshness of the time and the lack of control for women, who require courage just to meet their daily challenges. Hey, that’s like all of us today, don’t you think?
Strangely, my writing “voice” changes when I write a Medieval.
In your story The Bridegroom we see the struggle the bride and groom go through to find a little happiness with an arranged marriage. What inspired you to write this story?
Most marriages were arranged. Ironically, a widow held power a married or unmarried woman didn’t hold. I find it interesting to explore the situation women found themselves in. What would I have done if I had been forced to marry for dynastic reasons?
FLB: What are you currently working on Darby? Any more Dirty Bits in you future?
I’m currently working on another novella that I call The Betrothed, exploring another facet of an arranged marriage. What happens if one party doesn’t give consent? It didn’t happen often back then, but it did happen.
FLB: Anything else you want to share?
The Bridegroom is my first foray into writing a Dirty Bits story. Thank you, Turquoise Morning Press for giving me the chance to explore and grow.
FLB: Last Question: What did you think of Dirty Bits week?
Darby: I think it’s terrific that you have hosted the week. Dirty Bits stories are unique, I think, and I’m glad to participate.
Darby, If the readers wanted to learn more about you where can they find you? Website, Facebook? Twitter? Blog?
Currently, my social media presence consists of an e-mail address. You can e-mail at darby@darbyyork.com.
Huge THANK YOU to Darby for doing this interview with me. I look forward to reading more of your stories.
Great interview.
Another great one!! Love stories like these!
ahhh, arranged marriages with dirty bits. Hmmmm