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Interview & Giveaway with Shona Husk

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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Want to learn more about Shona or her books?  You can find her here.  

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.

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.


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42 Responses to Interview & Giveaway with Shona Husk

  1. CrystalGB May 23, 2012 at 7:04 am #

    Elizabeth Hoyt

  2. Maria D. May 23, 2012 at 8:01 am #

    Jo Beverly and Karen Hawkins are probably my favorite historical authors

  3. elizabeth May 23, 2012 at 8:09 am #

    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
    elizabethgr@sbcglobal.net

  4. Tore May 23, 2012 at 8:15 am #

    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

  5. Sue Sattler May 23, 2012 at 8:21 am #

    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.

    proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com

  6. Victoria May 23, 2012 at 8:33 am #

    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.

  7. Victoria May 23, 2012 at 8:34 am #

    Forgot my email – smacks head ;).

    vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)com

  8. Betty Hamilton May 23, 2012 at 8:49 am #

    Grace Burrowes, Sue-Ellen Welfonder, Sarah McCarty, Pamela Clare, Monica McCarty, and a few others.

  9. heather May 23, 2012 at 9:06 am #

    Keta Diablo!

  10. Herding Cats - Burning Soup May 23, 2012 at 9:12 am #

    Hm. My favorite I think is Amanda Quick. Her's were the first historicals I ever read and I just love them.

  11. Under the Covers May 23, 2012 at 9:16 am #

    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

  12. Di May 23, 2012 at 9:33 am #

    There are so many, but here's a few – Amanda Quick, Stephanie Laurens, Karen Ranney, Monica McCarty ….

  13. Melody May May 23, 2012 at 9:52 am #

    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.

  14. bn100 May 23, 2012 at 10:02 am #

    Lisa Kleypas

  15. Carol L. May 23, 2012 at 10:22 am #

    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
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

  16. Maria pronounced Mariah May 23, 2012 at 11:05 am #

    Karen Marie Moning's Highlander series are still one of my favorites!

  17. books4me May 23, 2012 at 11:51 am #

    My favorite historical romance writer is Jade Lee!

    Wendy/books4me

  18. Emily Tardy May 23, 2012 at 12:08 pm #

    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

  19. Joanne May 23, 2012 at 1:36 pm #

    Some of my favorites are Grace Burrowes, Julia Quinn, Sarah McCarty, Stephanie Laurens, Vickie Dreiling.

  20. Harlie Reader May 23, 2012 at 1:55 pm #

    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
    maw1725@gmail.com

  21. Sophia Rose May 23, 2012 at 2:52 pm #

    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!

  22. Mina May 23, 2012 at 4:05 pm #

    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.

    minadecaro@hotmail.com

  23. Barb P May 23, 2012 at 4:31 pm #

    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

  24. MichelleW May 23, 2012 at 4:53 pm #

    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.

    mwilson(at)gmail(dot)com

  25. *yadkny* May 23, 2012 at 5:26 pm #

    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.

    yadkny@hotmail.com

  26. Jennifer L. Bielman May 23, 2012 at 5:31 pm #

    Karen Moning is my fav.

  27. Jen May 23, 2012 at 6:13 pm #

    Margaret Moore, Carol Townend, Jill Bennett, Denise Downing, Madeline Hunter…

    I could go on.

  28. wanda f May 23, 2012 at 6:41 pm #

    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.

  29. Jen B. May 23, 2012 at 6:47 pm #

    Sabrina Jeffries or Lisa Kleypas or Catherine Coulter or Karen Marie Moning….and the list goes on!

  30. Virginia C May 23, 2012 at 6:49 pm #

    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.

  31. Darling Nikki May 23, 2012 at 7:25 pm #

    I would have to say Johanna Lindsey.

  32. Aurian May 24, 2012 at 7:46 am #

    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.

  33. elaing8 May 24, 2012 at 8:43 am #

    My favorites are Julia Quinn and Elizabeth Hoyt

  34. orchid7 May 24, 2012 at 9:21 am #

    my favorite historical romance novelist is Victoria Dahl.

  35. lgm52 May 24, 2012 at 4:32 pm #

    Johanna Lindsey

  36. Barbara May 25, 2012 at 6:45 am #

    Jennifer Ashley, Donna Grant, Judith McNaught, Anita Clenney…

  37. Leev May 25, 2012 at 9:05 pm #

    Lisa Kleypas…

    thanks for a chance to win ^^

    sunshine_pinkystar(at)yahoo(dot)com

  38. LisaC May 26, 2012 at 4:53 pm #

    I'M not big on historicals, but love the sound of Shona's books. Thanks for the chance to win.

  39. Leanna Morris May 28, 2012 at 2:25 pm #

    There are so many great historical romance fiction authors. I still like Victoria Holt

  40. Vanessa N. May 29, 2012 at 5:53 am #

    My fav would be Amanda Quick.

    mythic021@gmail.com

  41. Andie Wardlow May 29, 2012 at 4:02 pm #

    My favorite historical author would be Julie Garwood:)

    andieleah78@gmail.com

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