Author Interview Barbara Edwards
I’m a past president of the Central Florida Romance Writers and a member of Romance Writers of America. I founded the Charter Oak Romance Writers in Hartford, CT a Chapter of Romance Writers of America, along with several close friends.
I’m married to a retired Police Sergeant. I love Civil War re-enacting, visiting museums, art galleries and battle sites. I taught Romance Writing at Manchester Community college for three years. I write historical romance, romantic suspense and paranormal romance.
What inspired you to become a writer?
My biggest influence was my father. He read to my sister and I every night. We heard Robinson Crusoe, Tom Sawyer, Tarzan, Huckleberry Finn, Little Women, and many more a chapter at a time. It was magical and I wanted to tell stories of my own.
Who are your favorite romance characters (besides your own?)
I love Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, and always dreamed of ways to make their story end happily. Roarke and Dallas from JD Robb give me so much pleasure I look forward to every book. I have a hundred others, but don’t want to offend any of my friends by not mentioning their work.
Tell me what inspired this story.
The Finding Rhodes End Series and this story started with a nightmare. I grew up next to an old cemetery in New England and there were nights I couldn’t sleep because I was afraid something creepy would appear. To this day I remember that fear and have new nightmares.
How do you balance your day-to-day commitments with your writing life?
Not easily. My husband and I are civil war re-enactors and participate in a number of events. I love traveling and never turn down the chance to see somewhere new. We’re also restoring a Gothic Victorian house built in 1875 and planting a garden with antique perennials. So where do I fit in my writing? I have an Alpha-smart that goes in the front seat and I write as my husband drives. When we’re home I plan my day so I write early when I’m more focused, but have learned to just do it.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
I hope everyone has an ebook reader and checks out the wonderful authors at my publisher’s website. I’ve found some of the best reading material there.
Ancient Blood by Barbara EdwardsLily Alban escapes a murderous stalker, but his vicious attack leaves her with the ability to see auras. She finds safety in the tiny hamlet of Rhodes End where a stranger stands out like a red light. Try as she might to deny her growing desire for Cole, she seeks his help but soon discovers the man she loves is not a man at all.
Werewolf Cole Benedict resists his attraction to Lily. A botanist researching the healing herbs to find a cure for Lycanthropy, he’s determined to protect Lily from her stalker as well as himself even in human form, but instinct takes over when he changes to his inner beast.
Together they must use their extraordinary gifts to catch Lily’s stalker before he attacks again, but revealing their secrets to one another could destroy their growing love or save them both.
Excerpt:
“What makes you so important? Or is this another secret?”
Cole’s eyes darkened. “Lily. I’m pushing the line with you. Give me some slack.”
“I want answers, Cole.” She grabbed his arm as he turned and pulled him to a halt.
He gently, carefully drew her fierce grip into his grasp. His golden eyes heated as he lifted her hand to his lips. “I already told you, Lily. You’d have to mate with me to learn all my secrets.”
Urgent need raced from his lips to her center. His scorching gaze melted her from the inside out. All her being longed to step into his arms, to become one in a way she’d never known. She trembled as she recognized the danger.
Thanks for joining us today Barbara! You can find out more about Barbara at the following sites:
Author Website: http://barbaraedwards.net
Blog Site: http://barbaraedwardscomments.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/BarbaraEdwards
Ancient Blood http://on.fb.me/naHRY5
Twitter: http://twitter.com/barb_ed
Authors Den: http://authorsden.com/barbaraedwards
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003F6ZK1A
Buy link for Ancient Blood: http://tinyurl.com/3f627vh
