Books-n-Kisses is SUPER excited to have Shona Husk on the blog today.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A civil designer by day and an author by night, Shona Husk lives in Western Australia at the edge of the Indian Ocean. Drawing on history, myth and imagination, she writes about heroes who are armed and dangerous but have a heart of gold—sometimes literally. You can find out more information about Shona and her edgy romances at http://www.shonahusk.com/ or follow her on Twitter, @ShonaHusk.
Can you please share with us a little about yourself
SH: My twitter bio sums me up very succinctly: I design roads, write paranormal romance, read books and eat chocolate—not all at the same time.
SH: My twitter bio sums me up very succinctly: I design roads, write paranormal romance, read books and eat chocolate—not all at the same time.
In my day job I’m a civil designer which is road and drainage design; I often joke that working in an office of technically minded guys is the reason why I write romance. It’s the perfect escape, and the men are always heroes in romance—unlike in real life. I also buy too many books and I probably eat too much chocolate, but dark chocolate is almost a health food, right?
Have you always wanted to be an author?
SH: Even though I wrote as a child, I pursued a more usual career path before returning to writing as an adult. I have always been a reader though and that has never stopped and even when I wasn’t actually writing I was still making up stories for my own amusement—they just never made it onto paper.
SH: Even though I wrote as a child, I pursued a more usual career path before returning to writing as an adult. I have always been a reader though and that has never stopped and even when I wasn’t actually writing I was still making up stories for my own amusement—they just never made it onto paper.
What is your most interesting writing quirk?
SH: I use pen and paper a lot. To plot, to brainstorm and to write. I’ve written a whole book longhand sitting by the side of the pool at my kids swimming lessons (Dark Vow) and plotted another while sitting in an airport.
SH: I use pen and paper a lot. To plot, to brainstorm and to write. I’ve written a whole book longhand sitting by the side of the pool at my kids swimming lessons (Dark Vow) and plotted another while sitting in an airport.
Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?
SH: Kiss of the Goblin Prince is book 2 in the Shadowlands series, which is a trilogy about cursed Celtic heroes and their struggle to be free of the Shadowlands—a place where goblins roam and nightmares are born. Dai was once a prince but now he is human again in a world that has changed even if he hasn’t, and all the misdeeds he’s committed over the years catch up with him. There’s magic, and danger, and romance as Dai and Amanda help each other heal and move forward. There’s also a visit back to the Shadowlands to save an old friend…
SH: Kiss of the Goblin Prince is book 2 in the Shadowlands series, which is a trilogy about cursed Celtic heroes and their struggle to be free of the Shadowlands—a place where goblins roam and nightmares are born. Dai was once a prince but now he is human again in a world that has changed even if he hasn’t, and all the misdeeds he’s committed over the years catch up with him. There’s magic, and danger, and romance as Dai and Amanda help each other heal and move forward. There’s also a visit back to the Shadowlands to save an old friend…
How did you come with the idea for this story?
SH: Dai had a supporting role in The Goblin King. He was Roan’s younger brother. Incredibly clever and well versed in all kinds of magical lore, but he also harbored a few secrets of his own. I knew I had to write about him next, so I actually spent some time fleshing out his character while I was writing The Goblin King. I didn’t realize he was going to be interested in Amanda until I wrote the last scene of The Goblin King, but from there Dai’s story unraveled.
SH: Dai had a supporting role in The Goblin King. He was Roan’s younger brother. Incredibly clever and well versed in all kinds of magical lore, but he also harbored a few secrets of his own. I knew I had to write about him next, so I actually spent some time fleshing out his character while I was writing The Goblin King. I didn’t realize he was going to be interested in Amanda until I wrote the last scene of The Goblin King, but from there Dai’s story unraveled.
Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?
SH: I’m doing edits on the last Shadowlands book, For the Love of a Goblin Warrior, and also Enchanting Absinthe. But I’ve also been working on a new erotic fantasy romance for Ellora’s Cave (magic and demi-gods) and a new trilogy in a totally new world for Sourcebooks which has been a lot of fun.
SH: I’m doing edits on the last Shadowlands book, For the Love of a Goblin Warrior, and also Enchanting Absinthe. But I’ve also been working on a new erotic fantasy romance for Ellora’s Cave (magic and demi-gods) and a new trilogy in a totally new world for Sourcebooks which has been a lot of fun.
Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?
SH: I love Katharine Kerr’s Deverry series, so to meet her would be great. Another author whose work I like is Jim Butcher.
SH: I love Katharine Kerr’s Deverry series, so to meet her would be great. Another author whose work I like is Jim Butcher.
What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?
SH: Read a lot and read widely, and write. Write everyday even if it is only a paragraph and don’t be afraid to try different things—you never know where it will take you.
SH: Read a lot and read widely, and write. Write everyday even if it is only a paragraph and don’t be afraid to try different things—you never know where it will take you.
Can you share with us something off your bucket list?
SH: I’ve just done something off my bucket list which was take the kids to Disney and see some of America. It was a great holiday—my credit card doesn’t agree. Most of my bucket list involves travel, although I’d love to take a spin in a race car. There’s a place a few hours from where I live that does hot laps, but I just haven’t gotten around to doing it. I should, maybe I could call it research…
SH: I’ve just done something off my bucket list which was take the kids to Disney and see some of America. It was a great holiday—my credit card doesn’t agree. Most of my bucket list involves travel, although I’d love to take a spin in a race car. There’s a place a few hours from where I live that does hot laps, but I just haven’t gotten around to doing it. I should, maybe I could call it research…
What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
SH: I’ve been working my way through my TBR pile while I was on holiday. The Hawk of May is on my ereader, it’s an Arthurian re-telling (love them!) and Hounded by Kevin Hearne which I have in print, he had me at “tattooed Irish dude”. After reading Mariana by Susanna Kearsley, and loving it, I’m looking forward to reading Shadowy Horses.
SH: I’ve been working my way through my TBR pile while I was on holiday. The Hawk of May is on my ereader, it’s an Arthurian re-telling (love them!) and Hounded by Kevin Hearne which I have in print, he had me at “tattooed Irish dude”. After reading Mariana by Susanna Kearsley, and loving it, I’m looking forward to reading Shadowy Horses.
Want to learn more about Shona or her books? You can find her here.
Website~~http://www.shonahusk.com
Twitter~~www.twitter.com/ShonaHusk
Facbook~~www.facebook.com/shonahusk
KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE BY SHONA HUSK – IN STORES MAY 2012
The Man of Her Dreams…
He is like a prince in a fairy tale: tall, outrageously handsome, and way too dark for her own good. Amanda has been hurt before, though. And with her daughter’s illness, the last thing she needs right now is a man. But the power of Dai King is hard to resist. And when he threads his hands through her hair and pulls her in for a kiss, there is no denying it feels achingly right.
He is like a prince in a fairy tale: tall, outrageously handsome, and way too dark for her own good. Amanda has been hurt before, though. And with her daughter’s illness, the last thing she needs right now is a man. But the power of Dai King is hard to resist. And when he threads his hands through her hair and pulls her in for a kiss, there is no denying it feels achingly right.
In a Land of Nightmares…
After being trapped in the Shadowlands for centuries with the goblin horde a constant threat, Dai revels in his newfound freedom back in the human realm. But even with the centuries of magic he’s accumulated, he still doesn’t know how to heal Amanda’s daughter—and it breaks his heart. Yet for the woman he loves, he’d risk anything…including a return to the Shadowlands.
Elizabeth Hoyt
Jo Beverly and Karen Hawkins are probably my favorite historical authors
Good interview. Can't wait to read this series. My favorite historcial author is Jude Devereaux. Fell in love with her Montgomery series.
Elizabeth Gray
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I would love to read this series. I don't have a favoirte historical author because I don't read alot of historical fiction but I would love to read more. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
I don't read historical romances but I loved the first book in this series and loved it. This book is on my tbr list because I can't wait to read about Dai.
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I don't read much historical romance that isn't also paranormal. I guess my favorite would be Kresley Cole and her MacCarrick Brother's.
Forgot my email – smacks head ;).
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Grace Burrowes, Sue-Ellen Welfonder, Sarah McCarty, Pamela Clare, Monica McCarty, and a few others.
Keta Diablo!
Hm. My favorite I think is Amanda Quick. Her's were the first historicals I ever read and I just love them.
I love Lisa Kleypas, Shelley Bradley, Vicky Dreiling, Tessa Dare, eerrrrr I'm sure there are more that I can't think right now.
Francesca
There are so many, but here's a few – Amanda Quick, Stephanie Laurens, Karen Ranney, Monica McCarty ….
There so many authors I love to read. For instance Karen Hawkins, Sabrina Jeffries, and the list can go forever. I really love ready historical romance the best.
Lisa Kleypas
Jude Devereaux, Brenda Joyce, Lila DiPasqua,Paula QUinn, Karen Marie Moning, Monica McCarty and Pamela Clare along with Diana Gabaldon. Jst some for now.
I can't wait to read Dai's story. I love this series.
Carol L
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Karen Marie Moning's Highlander series are still one of my favorites!
My favorite historical romance writer is Jade Lee!
Wendy/books4me
I love reading all types of romance, but historical is my #1 favorite so I honestly couldn't pick a favorite! Sometimes Bertrice Small for all the history she adds into her books =D
Some of my favorites are Grace Burrowes, Julia Quinn, Sarah McCarty, Stephanie Laurens, Vickie Dreiling.
Great interview and I'll be honest, I've never heard of this series…
Favorite historical writers…Amanda Quick, Julie Garwood, Karen Hawkins and Julia Quinn.
Marika
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I do not have one favorite, but I love Diana Gabaldon, Jo Beverley, Mary Balogh, Georgette Heyer, Shana Galen, and Carla Kelly for starters.
Enjoyed the post, thanks!
I have a soft spot for Lisa Kleypas. Julia Quinn, Loretta Chase, Suzanne Enoch, Amanda Quick, Gaelen Foley, Lila DiPasqua, Lydia Dare, Mary Jo Putney are among my favorite too.
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I really have to admit, historicals are not my favorites, but I definitely would love to give this series a try! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! bparick64113@sbcglobal.net
I don't have a favorite historical romance author because it's not usually a genre I read a lot of. However some of my favorite authors of paranormal or contemporary romance have written HRs: Kresley Cole, Paula Quinn, Donna Grant, Brenda Novak, Karen Marie Moning, to name a few. A book is even more exciting when the genres mix things up a little. This sounds like a great new (to me) series, so thank you for the great giveaway.
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I don't have a lot of experience reading many historical romance authors, but the first one I fell in love with was Lorraine Heath. She has such a beautiful way with words that totally has me captivated throughout the entire story.
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Karen Moning is my fav.
Margaret Moore, Carol Townend, Jill Bennett, Denise Downing, Madeline Hunter…
I could go on.
Sabrina Jeffries,Sandra Hill,Mary Wine,Maya Banks,Teresa Medeiros,Monica Mcarty,Lynsay Sands,Julie Garwood,Karen Hawkins to name a few of my faves.
Sabrina Jeffries or Lisa Kleypas or Catherine Coulter or Karen Marie Moning….and the list goes on!
I love history, and that is just one of the reasons why I love historical romance. I started out as a young romance fan reading Georgette Heyer, Barbara Cartland, and Jane Aiken Hodge. In my early twenties, I discovered Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, and my whole perception of historical romance was refined and enhanced. I like to alternate between new releases and older reads. While the new and the old can be vastly different in content, one thing is certain–what’s good is good, and even what’s not good can still have some shining moments. We are so lucky to live in this world today with an amazing collective treasure trove of great reads available from so many different sources! I read a wide variety of genres and subgenres, both "heat with heart" and "heart with heat". There are many, many wonderful authors in the historical romance world. Just to name a few: Laura Frantz; Renee Vincent; Lila DiPasqua; Anna Campbell; Jessica James; Shelley Gray; Loretta Chase; Lorraine Heath.
I would have to say Johanna Lindsey.
Thank you for the interview, I enjoyed reading it, and your books are on my wishlist. My favourite historical author is Bertrice Small. Of course there are many more on my autobuy list, but for her books I drop everything I am reading.
My favorites are Julia Quinn and Elizabeth Hoyt
my favorite historical romance novelist is Victoria Dahl.
Johanna Lindsey
Jennifer Ashley, Donna Grant, Judith McNaught, Anita Clenney…
Lisa Kleypas…
thanks for a chance to win ^^
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I'M not big on historicals, but love the sound of Shona's books. Thanks for the chance to win.
There are so many great historical romance fiction authors. I still like Victoria Holt
My fav would be Amanda Quick.
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My favorite historical author would be Julie Garwood:)
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