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!