Thursday, March 27, 2014

Interview with Houston Havens


1)    What inspired you to become an author? 

I’d say I was always a writer in my soul ... my blood is Irish. We are the original storytellers of yore. Other than that, my ‘unique’ life filled me with experiences, good and bad that made me grow into a person who always asks why and what if … two questions a writer needs to ask before writing a story.

     2 ) Do you write in different genres?

          LOL...well Sinful Surrender is multi genre story and includes *takes deep breath* Erotic Romance and Ménage in several Romance sub genres: Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, and Futuristic.

          Now, I will say this is book one of a series (though each book stands alone) some of the books fall heavier into one or more of these genres, yet they all have a touch of each genre in them. They are all erotic polyandry ménage lifestyle stories. One book may focus more on the dystopian and post-apocalyptic aspects. Another will focus on the science fiction aspects, and in others the readers will hopefully be intrigued by the paranormal, fantasy, and magic.

        I tried to weave romance and these sub-genres into each book, and the characters from all the books roam throughout series, yet each story has its own romantic tale of ménage love.


3)    If yes which is your favorite genre to write?

I’m very Irish in that I can’t be tied to any one genre … the rolling stone kind of thing … it runs in me blood! LOL so, I can’t be picking just one over another. I like to toss in a Western now and then. Honestly, I don’t think I could write in just one genre … it’s not me.


4)    Do you title the book first or wait until after it’s complete?

I always have a working title, but I’m never married to it. Sinful Surrender was titled by my friend WildAboutBones … I adore her. She’s a smart lass, she is. I love the title, don’t you?

5)    Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

Yes! But I don’t want to scare them. Everything I write is based on some truth and the information is out there for those who seek it.

6)    Is the book, characters, or any scenes based on a true life experience, someone you know, or events in your own life?

No. The book is fiction. I’ve based many of the things in this series on facts, but twisted them with artistic license to intrigue the readers.

7)    What is your current “work in progress” or upcoming projects?

I’m currently polishing book two of this series and have rough drafts for books three through six. Book seven is still on the drawing board. I also have plans for a second series that will be a spin-off of this one.

8)    Do you have to travel much to do research for your books?

Only where this Irish imagination takes me. I am a storyteller. My characters visit me and show me their worlds. I hope the readers will love those worlds as much as I do. Thank you for having me here today. I’ve enjoyed the visit. Come visit my characters and worlds!



Sinful Surrender
Psychic Menage
Book One

Genre: Erotic Romance 

Sub-Genres: Ménage, Paranormal, Fantasy, Sci-Fi 
Themes: Futuristic, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian

Date of Publication: March 17, 2014

ISBN: 978-1-62210-067-5

Number of pages: Approx 430 pages
Word Count:  Approx 107K

Cover Artist: Lyn Taylor

Book Trailers: http://youtu.be/4-jc-tcEAaQ   



Book Description:

Top psychic spy Fay Avalon saw too much on her latest mind traveling mission and is now on the run from her post-catastrophic dystopian government, searching for the truth and proof. She escapes but is shot down, landing in the arms of the enemy.

In Drakker and Arlo’s world, women are so rare the men have accepted a polyandrous lifestyle. When the brothers stumble upon Fay unconscious in the wreckage of an aircraft, they are immediately attracted to her. Arlo wants to keep her, but Drakker knows they can’t. They must take her to their brother Logan Abán, leader of their people.

Logan struggles with trusting anyone, even himself. When a beautiful, intelligent, and intriguing woman falls into their laps, his denied desires for intimacy challenge his need to trust the spy. He’s frustrated by romantic Arlo’s claims of her innocence. Even when pragmatic and dominating Drakker defends her as well, Logan refuses to trust his gut.

Can one woman satisfy the diverse desires of three men? Will Logan’s fears be realized by betrayal? Is Fay to be sentenced to death as a spy, suffer a fate worse than death by being returned to her government as a traitor, or will she find a new life and love as the wife of three sexy brothers?

Purchase the book at http://www.lsbooks.com/houston-havens-c439.php 


About the Author:

Houston Havens retired from a successful modeling career and an adventurous jet-set lifestyle to set the world on fire with her erotic romance books. A tenacious Irish lass, she strives to entertain with seductive stories created from her decadent imagination and traces of a provocative lifestyle she may or may not admit to.

Her interest in the paranormal, fascination with quantum science, passion with myths, and the lure of her mysterious Celtic Irish-Druid bloodlines are combined with generally unknown truths, strange facts, and questionable fiction. Her novels reflect a mix of the past, present, and future, with sexy blends of futuristic science fiction, paranormal fantasy, western romance, and always love everlasting. An author of six romances, a seven book erotic romance series, and numerous articles in literary magazines, she has two award winning blogs.

Stop by for a visit and leave a comment at http://houstonhavens.wordpress.com







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2 comments:

Houston Havens said...

Roxanne,

Thank you so much for the fine welcome, it's great to be here today.

Thought I'd hang around and answer any questions your viewers might have about me or my book Sinful Surrender.

I'm in a chatty mood today so ask away.

Hugs
Houston

hawk said...

Roxanne,

Our day comes to an end, but I want you to know I enjoyed the day here ... you have a fabulous blog and lots to look at and read ... I had fun.

Thank you so much for the beautiful post.

Houston