Shona Husk-Interview and Giveaway
DARK SECRETS (Arcane) by Shona Husk
Carina Press
18 February 2013
ISBN: 978-14268-9511-1
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
Six years ago, Haidyn Mast left his home and his betrothed Anisa to follow his magical calling. Too weak to join the Arcane Guild and too ashamed to return home, he has made a life as a prostitute—to all outward appearances. In truth, he sells his mind but not his body, using magic to let his clients experience their most secret fantasies while his hands stay clean. Even the Lawman, the arbiter of justice in Reseda, is one of his clients, but Haidyn would rather not know the extent of that man’s depravity.
Though successful, Haidyn is shunned as a whore and his lack of formal training is causing his power to grow out of control. He’s ready to retire and leave the city, but when he sees his Anisa standing at Lawman’s side, he knows he must rescue her from the abusive enforcer. Risking his life and his sanity, he devises a plan, knowing that failure will mean death for him, and a lifetime of torment for her…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shona Husk
Shona Husk lives in Western Australia at the edge of the Indian Ocean. Blessed with a lively imagination she spent most of her childhood making up stories. As an adult she discovered romance novels and hasn’t looked back. Drawing on history and myth, she weaves new worlds and writes heroes who aren’t afraid to get hurt while falling in love.
With stories ranging from sensual to scorching, she is published with Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, Carina Press and Sourcebooks.
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LET’S BEGIN!
Follow Shona:
TRC: Hi Shona and welcome to The Reading Café. Congratulations on the January 2013 release of FOR THE LOVE OF A GOBLIN WARRIOR and MIDSUMMER’S EVE and the February release of DARK SECRETS.
Shona: Thank you :). It’s been a busy couple of months.
TRC: We would like to start with some background information. Would you please tell us something about yourself?
Shona: I was an avid fantasy reader before I became a writer and along the way I discovered romance and decided that was what I wanted to write. I love creating new worlds and exploring them through my characters. I do tend to be rather mean to my heroes as I like to see how well the cope.
TRC: DARK SECRETS is the latest release in your ARCANE SERIES. Would you please tell us something about the premise?
Shona: It really is about keeping secrets that if told would wind up with someone’s death. Haidyn, the hero, is in a very delicate position and finding a way out is almost impossible. I knew what he was a whore as soon as he appeared in his fancy red jacket, what followed was an interesting journey into magical mind control, depravity and redemption.
TRC: Will all 10 LORDS have their story told?
Shona: The series focusses on the powerful Arcane Union and the effects it has on magic users. I have two more books in the series plotted before I finish the Arcane arc. By the end the Arcane Union won’t be quite so powerful, so maybe another Union and Lord will fill the power gap…
TRC: FOR THE LOVE OF A GOBLIN WARRIOR is the third installment (4th storyline) in your SHADOWLANDS series. Would you please tell us something about the premise?
Shona: The Shadowlands series is about six cursed Celtic warriors. By the time The Summons (the free prequel) starts two of the men are dead, and one has turned goblin. The Goblin King is about the struggle to break the curse and be free the other two books dovetail into that but following the other men’s journeys. FOR THE LOVE OF A GOBLIN WARRIOR is Meryn’s story, he is the man who turned goblin nearly two thousand years ago. He has a long way to go to become human again, but a little love goes a long way.
TRC: We have heard rumors this is the final book in this particular series. If so, do you have plans for a spin-off? Another series?
Shona: It is the final books in the series. At this point in time there are no plans for spin off but I never say never. I have a new series starting in July with THE OUTCAST PRINCE. This series is set between the fairy Court of Annwyn and our world. Nothing says fun like the scheming fairy who rule the Underworld 😉
TRC: MIDSUMMER’S EVE (Hot Down Under) is another one of your January 2013 releases. Would you please tell us something about this particular storyline?
Shona: This was such fun to write and probably my least paranormal story (gasp!). It’s a little story about a couple who split up for all the wrong reasons finding a way back to each other, there is wine and a lusty spirit involved.
TRC: Do you have plans for a number of novels in the HOT DOWN UNDER erotic –romance series?
Shona: I have an idea for another, but it is unwritten. Most of my erotic works are with Ellora’s Cave and I’m super excited that my first erotic sci-fi will be out later in the year.
TRC: What do you believe is the biggest misconception about you?
Shona: I don’t know…what have people been saying?
TRC: If you could change something about yourself personal or professional, what would it be and why?
Shona: I’m actually quite happy. I know that’s terribly un-fashionable to be happy with myself and content with my life, but I am. That doesn’t mean I’m perfect, but no one is.
TRC: Who or what has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
Shona: My grandmother when I was young. She’d had a really interesting life and she taught me to play mahjong. It was the kind of relationship I didn’t value enough when she was alive.
Now it would be my kids, they remind me to have fun, to make the time to play but also do my own thing.
TRC: Who is the first person you think about when you need someone to talk with and why?
Shona: It depends on the problem. If it’s writing related my crit group, otherwise my hubby.
TRC: Is there a question that you would like to be asked in an interview, but nobody has asked? If so, ask away!
Shona: Why are you so mean to your characters? Because it’s fun to push them, I want to make sure they really deserve their HEA.
TRC: What would you like to accomplish in the next ten years?
Shona: I’d like to write a couple more series, quite the day job, get my black belt. The usual 😉
TRC: What or where is the one place you would recommend for anyone visiting Australia?
Shona: Tasmania is very beautiful, but also harsh (particularly as you head south) and it can be very cold. The wine region in Western Australia is also lovely.
TRC: On what are you currently working?
Shona: I’m working on Lord of the Hunt which is book two in the Court of Annwyn series (after The Outcast Prince). One that’s polished up and submitted I have some novellas to write.
Would you like to add anything else?
Shona: Thank you for inviting me over!
LIGHTNING ROUND
Favorite Food
chocolate
Favorite Dessert
lemon tart
Favorite TV Show
Supernatural
Last Movie You Saw
Rise of the Guardians (I have children). Last adult film would be Skyfall
Dark or Milk Chocolate
Dark
Do you have any pets?
2 cats
TRC: Thank you Shona for taking the time to answer our questions. We wish you all the best!
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Shona is offering an ebook copy of DARK SECRETS at every Blog Tour stop including The Reading Cafe
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3. Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY
4. Giveaway runs from February 6-17, 2013
Great Interview. I already enjoyed the review on Dark Secrets, but your new books sound great too.
thanks 🙂
This new book sounds like a must read, Enter me please!!!
I was the lucky reader chosen to review your book and you know I enjoyed it immensely! Reading your interview gave me more insight into your craft and I can’t wait to jump into the Shadowlands series as well.
Since you’re in Australia…MY Robert Pattinson is down under filming…any chance you can nab him for me???? 😀
I think he’s in South Australia–which is several flying hours from me :). I’m glad you enjoyed Dark Secrets!
Great interview and thanks foe coming Shona. I haven’t read any of your books yet butt I will pick one and try out they all sound good.
Shona, thanks for coming. Haidyn sounds like a very tortured soul. Nice twist to the storyline of Haidyn being a whore of the mind instead of the body. The red coat is a nice touch. TBR list.
Sandy, nice job as always. Please enter me into the contest.
Another fantastic interview ladies and so many giveaways this month. Feels likes Christmas.
I want to know the name of the cover model for Dark Secrets!. Maybe Shona knows or Sandy…lol
I don’t know 🙁 But I love the cover
I would love to interview the cover model…I will keep looking.
Thanks for the wonderful answers to our questions. All the best on your new release….
Great review ladies. Shona your books sound great and Carmen did a great job selling dark secrets to me in her review. Looking forward to checking out all your series
Love the cover of “Dark Secrets” and the story sounds great. Well all the stories sound great 😀 Thanks for the giveaway. Great interview as usual!
I have read the Goblin series and I am looking forward to starting the Arcane series. Thanks for the chance
sheryll1974 (AT) netscape (DOT) net
Dark Secrets sounds so exciting. I had to chuckle when you stated that the hero was definitely Prostitute (of the mind) when he appeared in a Red Jacket. Don’t often see all that connected with male and the mind. Good luck with your series. Hope to be reading your Dark Secrets soon.
Love the cover of Dark Secrets and I’m really looking forward to reading it.
Great interview as always ladies, and congratulations on your success Ms. Husk.
Interesting premise….and seeing no mention of vampires certainly grabs my attention, as nearly all PNR features them nowdays. Although I am more a fan of the emotional side rather than the erotic side of romance, I will be checking these out due to Ms. Carmen’s fantastic review of Dark Secrets. Well done TRC. 🙂
Congratulations! I like the interview. My kids are grown and I haven’t seen a movie in so long I couldn’t even tell you the title. I wish you all the best. I love those goblins :).
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Great interview, and please put me in for this as well!
Great interview Shona! I can’t wait to read Dark Secret and dig into the passion. Please enter me.
Love this and can´t wait for my chance to read! =)
Happy Saturday!
//Linda
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Thank you for sharing with us. I have been hopping around the tour and enjoying the posts. The interview was awesome and I am so glad you are a supernatural chocolate gal 😉
Wow thanks for the chance to win! You know your covers are always soooo beautiful! I have been dying to read and review one of your books for a long time now! They look so good!
orangepeacock313(at)gmail.com
Would love the chance to read this!
Kassandra
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