1. Tell us about your newest release.
The Witch's Dream is the second book in
my series, The Order of the Black Swan, and it releases this Sunday, October
14th, in print and ebook on Amazon.com. This is paranormal romance, heavy on
the romance. It's not paranormal mystery, or thriller, or suspense. It's romance
with paranormal elements that allow me to expand the fantasy.
Unlike the
first book, which could be read as a stand alone novel, this book draws heavily
on characters and situations presented in My
Familiar Stranger. All the readers who have been begging to hear more about
this character or that are going to get some satisfaction.
Anyone who
hasn't already read the first book in the series, My Familiar Stranger, will get have a chance to download it for
FREE at Amazon on Saturday, the 13th. We'll also be hosting a RELEASE DAY PARTY
on Facebook with discount coupons and instructions on how to get a gorgeous
"World of Black Swan" mousepad.
2. Can you tell us a little one of your
favorite scenes in the story?
There is one
that I can mention without spoilers. The recently cured six-hundred-year-old
vampire, Istvan Baka, who is devastatingly seductive and, Sir Kay, a berserker
who is one of Black Swan's modern day knights are having an exchange about
Baka's womanizing. This takes place at Rammel Hawking's ancestral home in
Derry, Ireland where everyone, including family and friends, are gathered for a
celebration. The associates of Black Swan are finding that, when they're
together, it's more difficult than usual to hide their identities from people
who don't know that they are employed by an ancient secret society of vampire
hunters and paranormal investigators. The family in question in this scene are Kay's
three sisters (a.k.a. the Norns) and Ram's sister, Aelsong.
In mid afternoon Kay was making his way toward
the library bar to see if somebody might be up for a game of cards when he
heard Dandie, his sister the firebrand, shouting. He rounded the corner just in
time to hear her finishing up a tirade. "Get the hell away from me or my
brother is gonna kick your ass."
"Whose ass am I kicking now?"
Kay asked calmly as he entered the room to find her staring at Baka with hands
on hips.
She motioned toward Baka. "This player thinks he's got a shot at
sleeping his way through the Norns. Just last night he was in somebody else's bed and now he's putting moves on
me." Smirking at Baka, she said, "Credits for stamina - maybe. Debits
for sleaze."
Kay looked at Baka who shrugged and
smiled innocently as he walked behind the bar. "I'm making up for lost
time." Turning toward Dandie, he said, "Yesterday's lady and I had an
understanding."
"No doubt." Kay leveled a
meaningful look at Baka. "You need to find something else to occupy your
time."
"That's it?" Dandie was
incensed. "You're letting him off with a warning?" She shook her head
at Kay reprovingly. "Wow. That government job has made you soft,
Bubba."
In the middle of pouring a whiskey, Baka
stopped at that to bark out a laugh. He turned to Dandie and appeared to agree
with her. "That's exactly what I've
been saying! Kay, you and those other people you work with are simply too
soft." He shook his head as he poured Scotch over ice. "God in heaven
you people are fun." He held the bottle up toward Kay in a gesture that
asked, "How about you?"
Kay ignored him and looked at his
sister. "Dan, that vampire and I have been through a lot together."
She looked blank. After a few blinks she
drew her brows together. "Vampire?"
Kay paled a little when he realized he'd
slipped. He looked at Baka who grinned brightly and raised his glass as if to
say, "Cheers," before bringing it to his perfectly chiseled lips.
Kay stared at Baka for a moment before
finally deciding what to say. "It's an inside joke."
Dandie turned to Baka as if to get
confirmation. He waved the glass in his hand toward Kay. "Indeed. Nothing
quite says funny like vampire."
Dandie considered that for a moment,
stepped closer to Baka and said, "Come near me again and I'll kick your ass
myself."
In response Baka gave her his best
sardonic smile and rubbed a forefinger in his ear. "I'm sorry. Did you say
kick or lick?"
Dandie's eyes grew impossibly wide and
her face reddened making it look like she might spontaneously combust.
Baka seemed intrigued by the
demonstration and watched with interest. "Kay, my friend, do your sisters
berserk as well?" Kay stepped in front of the ex-vampire. "Never
mind. That was a silly question. Given the right circumstances all women
berserk."
Kay advanced with a more threatening
tone. "Baka..."
"Alright. Alright. I'm going."
Baka looked around like he'd lost something. "Has anybody seen
Aelsong?"
Kay, who had turned toward his sister,
gritted his teeth and wheeled around like a parent who'd been pushed too far.
"Baka! Give. It. A. Rest. Everybody's
sisters are off limits. Am I making myself clear?"
"Kay," Baka chuckled,
"most women are somebody's sister."
Kay took a step forward in an aggressive
mannerism that was universally understood as provocation-gone-too-far. The fact
that it was out of character for Kay was a little alarming. So, in an
unprecedented display of good judgment, Baka set his glass down, held up his
hands and began backing toward the door.
Having
witnessed the entire scene without saying a word, Squoozie now hurried out the
door after Baka. When she caught up to him, they were still close enough for
Kay and Dandie to hear their sister say, "My baby brother doesn't speak for me, Baka. I'm sure Aelsong is busy
right now. But I'm not."
3. What was one of the most surprising things
you learned in creating your story?
It never fails
to surprise me when I start out with one thing in mind and end up in a
different direction because the characters impose their will on my keyboard.
It's a phenomenon that will never become tiresome and remain perpetually
fascinating.
4. What authors or friends influenced you in
helping you become a writer?
I never make any secret of the fact that I chose to write
Paranormal Romance because of Kresley Cole whom I call The Great Kresley.
Before I started writing I spent two years digesting every paranormal romance
that had enjoyed any success to speak of so that I would know what had already
been done. In that sense, I've been influenced by everybody, but I would like
to be respected like Karen Marie Moning, loved like Kresley Cole, and clamored
after like J.R. Ward.
5. What does your family think about your career
as a published author?
There are three who count: a husband and two daughters.
They love it.
6. Besides writing, what other interests do you
have?
I still author and illustrate Seasons of the Witch every year for 7th House and that consumes a chunk
of time. My Classic Rock band is on hiatus right now, but, when we're playing,
it takes a lot of my time. I'm the utility player which means I play keyboards,
rhythm guitar, sing back ups, and a few leads. I also manage one Houston's
premier party/variety band. I play Masters level bridge and exercise on the
trails every day with my Doberwoman.
7. Can you tell us about what’s coming up next
for you writing wise?
I'm currently working on Baka's story, the third book in
the series, The Summoner's Tale to be
released Valentines' Day, February 14, 2013 in print and ebook. At the same
time I'm plugging tidbits into the outline for the fourth and fifth books.
8. How can readers
connect with you online?
BOOK
DESCRIPTION:
He was left behind when Elora Laiken made her choice. Now he’s had
it with love, but a transplanted witch who happens to be the world’s best
tracker hopes she can change his mind.
The Witch’s Dream begins with B Team on
loan for temporary assignment to Black Swan headquarters in Edinburgh where
they are supposed to fill in for stretched-thin resources and assist with a
werewolf issue. They’ve been given permission to stop in Ireland for a few days
and help Ram and Elora celebrate their handfasting at the palace in Derry.
When they reach Edinburgh, the afterglow of an elftale wedding
quickly turns all business. A missing person report turns into a demon
abduction. A simple werewolf sanction becomes a diplomatic issue requiring the
one thing Elora is no longer willing to give - finesse. From New York to
Ireland to Edinburgh to Siena to the Texas Hill Country to Napa Valley. From
promises to rages to hunts to epiphanies.
This is a story that proves true love can find you when you’re
least expecting it – even when you’re far, far from home.
Erotic quotient: A few steamy scenes. No menage. No BDSM.
Author
Bio:
For the past thirteen years, Victoria has illustrated and authored Seasons of the Witch calendars and
planners.
Though works of fiction are a departure for her, she has had this series
simmering on the back burner of her mind for years. In addition to authoring
and illustrating Seasons of the Witch,
she plays rock music and manages one of Houston's premier R&B/Variety/Pop
bands.
This series will eventually include some of my actual experience in the
paranormal with fictionalized anecdotes from my journals during the years when
I was a practicing "metaphysician", but most of the material is
fantasy - of course,
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