Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Shona Husk to the blog today to talk about For the Love of a Goblin Warrior
Shona, can you please share with us a little about yourself?
SH: I was an avid reader before I was a writer. I love anything paranormal or otherworldly and I eat more chocolate than I should—which means I also have to do more exercise than I’d like.
Have you always wanted to be an author?
SH: I always wrote as a child, but it wasn’t until I was on maternity leave that I decided to pursue it as a career. While I still have a day job eventually I would like to make the switch to full time author.
Can you share with us your typical writing day. Is there anything you have to have while writing?
SH: I do social media and answer emails in the morning. Then I either go to the day job or I write. In the afternoon and evening it’s family time, although once the kids are in bed I sometimes do some more writing. I don’t need anything special when I sit down to write—just something to write on 🙂
Most challenging or rewarding part of writing?
SH: The most challenging bit is any bit that isn’t working on the day. Sometimes a first draft can be a grind, other times it flows. Sometimes it’s a tricky edit that needs to ferment before being applied. The most rewarding part is seeing my stories in the hands of readers.
Can you please tell us about your latest book, For the Love of a Goblin Warrior?
SH: This is the last of the Shadowlands series. It’s a story of redemption and facing up to hard truths. But also healing for both the hero and heroine, and they are the perfect people to help each other because no one else knows goblins like they do.
How did you come with the idea for this story?
SH: Meryn’s story came out of the events of book one (The Goblin King). Once I knew one of the men had given into the curse I knew that at some point I was going to have to save him and see what he’d become.
Can you share with us your current work in progress?
SH: I’m working on book 2 in my new series about fairies. The first book is The Outcast Prince (July 2013). The series flits between the Court of Annwyn and our world and explores the way the two are intertwined through the power struggle for the throne of Annwyn and the heroes who are trying to prevent damage to both worlds.
Who are some of your favorite authors?
SH: Katherine Kerr; I grew up reading her Deverry series and I’ve been enjoying her UF series as well. Jim Butcher; I love the Dresden files, but I am behind on the series.
Do you feel that any of your favorite authors have inspired your writing style?
SH: I think growing up reading fantasy novels (and that was all I read for the longest time) certainly gave me a love for creating other worlds, and an appreciation for how complex they need to be to feel real.
Open your book to a random page and tell us what’s happening.
SH: P118. Meryn is dreaming he’s being chased by Goblins in the Shadowlands. He’s running towards a castle hoping to find sanctuary. What he finds is Nadine, the person he least expected to appear in his nightmares.
What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
SH: My TBR pile is massive. I’m looking forward to reading Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley and Double Time by Olivia Cunning. I’m still working my way through the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher and I’ve also started the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
SH: I had a lot of fun writing my cursed Celtic heroes, and while it’s kind of sad to say goodbye to them I think they really deserve their happily ever after 🙂
FOR THE LOVE OF A GOBLIN WARRIOR
BY SHONA HUSK
IN STORES JANUARY 2013
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In a Faraway Land…
There lived a man who was trapped—his only companions a horde of goblins consumed by their lust for gold. He thought he was lost forever, thought that no one would ever remember he’d been noble.
A Fearless Warrior…
Now he has been thrust into the human world once again, but so much has changed. How can he ever be rid of the darkness after so long in the Shadowlands?
It Starts with Dreams of a Castle…
And a woman who takes his breath away and makes him forget the pain of his past. He knows he must protect her at all costs. And perhaps in saving her, he can finally learn to love again.
Praise for The Goblin King:
“Steamy, sensual, and dangerous…Dark and delicious.” —Fresh Fiction
“Shona Husk put together an amazing story about loss, love, redemption, and discovery.” —Night Owl Reviews Top Pick
“A wonderfully dark and sensual fairy tale.” —Jessa Slade, author of Seduced by Shadows
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. Look for the other books in the Shadowlands Series, The Goblin King and Kiss of the Goblin Prince, available now. In July 2013, Shona will begin another dark paranormal series with The Outcast Prince! For more information, please visit www.shonahusk.com.
That is an absolutely gorgeous cover! And I love the random page excerpt 😉
I have wanted to read Meryn’s story since book one, so glad he gets to tell his!
Kassandra
sionedkla@gmail.com
I had to tell his story, the idea of a man coming back from being goblin was too much fun!
I love this series. Am sad to see it end. Thanks for the great interview. Is there any genre that you’d like to write but haven’t?
At the moment no. I’ve just started dabbling in scifi (with Ellora’s Cave later this year). I love any genre where I get to make stuff up 🙂
You’ve picked an excellent way to end the series. Saving Meryn is a must. I also love your cover but then again I’ve loved them all ;).
vsloboda@gmail.com
This looks fantastic. Thanks for the giveaway.
The cover is H-O-T! Curious why Shona chose goblins?
Why not? There are so many paranormal possibilities out there. Plus goblins aren’t usually hero material so it was a challenge to make them hot 😉
Sounds fabulous! Thanks for the the fun post and giveaway! Congrats to Shona on the newest release!
You’re a new author for me and the book sounds amazing. I can’t wait to get started on it! Thanks.
lorih824@yahoo.com
I’d love to win a copy and continue the story! 🙂
Cover is fantastic… so if someone dates a Goblin… does he or she just Goblin you up?
I have the first two in the series, just waiting on this one to finish the collection. Can’t wait to read them.
Thanks for the interview and the giveaway,
Elizabeth Gray
elizabethgr@sbcglobal.net
This one sounds great. Love the cover. Thanks for the giveaway.
mythic021@gmail.com
I love the cover too 🙂
Great interview,Enjoyed reading it. Looking forward to reading this.
I’ve read several blogs on your book and it has appealed to me. Good luck with your new release and with your new endeavours!
diane dot sadler at gmail dot com
I have the first 2 books of this series, loved them. Can’t wait for this one.
I enjoyed the interview and I’m looking forward to reading this series.
Book sounds great, and the cover is beautiful!
Wow, coming from playing Warhammer and that I never thought I would want to read a book about a gobling buuuuuut you got me with this cover. He is nothing like those green creatures I keep imaging.
I’m curios about how they came up in your mind.
I’m looking forward to read it.
Shona I love your books .This series is one of my absolute favorites .Have a fantastic week
Congrats on the new release. I cant wait to read it.
Love your books! This series is another one that I look forward to reading.
Thanks!
Nice interview.
looking forward to your world
the guy on the cover is not at all how I pictured a goblin so I’m very curious to read about Shona’s version
Can”t wait to read it!
It’ll be sad to see it end but these Heroes definitely need a HEA. 🙂
I have to catch up and read the book before this. Only able to fulfill 2 entries but I’m still hoping. 🙂
Carol L.
Thanks for the giveaway!! I am looking forward to reading your book!
Thank you for the chance to win, I loved loved loved the Goblin KIng and can’t wait to read more!
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