The romance writing duo Lydia Dare is at Book Savvy Babe today with an interview and giveaway of their new release, The Wolf Who Loved Me, a historical paranormal romance. You can find my review of The Wolf Who Loved Me HERE. Help me welcome Lydia to the blog:
BSB: Hello Lydia, thank you for this interview. To start, can you tell us a little bit about your new release, The Wolf Who Loved Me?
LD: The Wolf Who Loved Me is the story of Lady Madeline Hayburn, the Duchess of Hythe’s granddaughter. (We met the Duchess of Hythe in a prior book.) Lady Madeline has always known she was destined for a loveless marriage. But then one night, she stumbles across Weston Hadley, who has always had a huge crush on her, but is poor and untitled so therefore unsuitable. The night she stumbles upon him just happens to be the night of the full moon, and he just happens to be a Lycan. She catches his shift from man to beast. Seeing marriage as the only way to save himself and his family, he kidnaps Lady Madeline and runs for Gretna Green to force a quick marriage.
BSB: The Wesfield Wolves series is a historical/paranormal romance. What made you decide to combine the 2 genres?
LD: We were actually at a conference. Ava was writing Regency set historicals, and Tammy was writing paranormals. We sat there at the conference and decided to work on a joint project. It was like a game of round robin, and neither of us ever thought it would go anywhere. But we’re currently writing book ten, so we were wrong!
BSB: The Wolf Who Loved Me is book 5 in the series. How do you keep your stories and your writing fresh?
LD: Each character has a different motivation, not to mention varying backgrounds. So, we hope that our characters and their needs, wants and desires are each unique to the overall storyline.
BSB: 2 of the brothers (Wes and Gray) in this book are reckless and like to wager… Have you ever placed a reckless bet or done something wild on a dare? Care to share?
Tammy: I have not. The most reckless bet I have ever made has been with poker chips in a card game.
Ava: I don’t think I’m all that daring in real life. I let my characters have all the fun.
BSB: How many books do you have planned in this series, and whose story can we look forward to next?
LD: We have ten books in all. The Wolf Who Loved Me is book 8 in the overall series, and two more to follow. Next we’ll meet Weston’s brother, Grayson. Then the final book is their older brother’s story, Archer.
BSB: Out of all your characters, which is the most like you? Which is the least like you and why?
LD: Lady Madeline Hayburn is very much like Ava! Tammy had a really hard time writing this character because this one was so much like Ava. It was nearly impossible to get into this character’s head for her, since Tammy and Ava are so different! But Madeline was Ava’s most favorite heroine, for obvious reasons.
Just for fun: I always like to play a little game of Would You Rather. Please have fun with the questions and explain your answers:
Would You Rather only be able to whisper OR only be able to shout?
Tammy: Whispers! Definitely! The right whisper can sound like a shout, if done the right way.
Ava: Whisper! I never shout. So that’s super easy.
Would You Rather be trapped for a day in a shark tank or be sequestered in jury duty for a month?
Tammy: In a shark tank for a day. Mainly because I would know what to expect from the sharks and could try to be prepared. But wouldn’t have a clue what motivates the others in jury duty.
Ava: Jury Duty for a month. So much to do in regards to people watching. Besides, sharks terrify me. I’d have a heart attack or hyperventilate and drown.
Thank you Tammy and Ava for stopping by!
THE WOLF WHO LOVED ME BY LYDIA DARE – IN STORES APRIL 2012
Regency England Has Gone to the Wolves!
Lady Madeline Hayburn Has Money Problems…
Specifically, she has so much of it that she’s dogged by fortune hunters, including her bewilderingly attractive, penniless neighbor, with his wild nature and uncouth manners…
Weston Hadley Has An Identity Crisis…
Specifically, he’s just turned into a wolf while Madeline was watching. Now it’s up to the regal lady to tame the wild beast… if she can…
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Lydia Dare is the writing team of Tammy Falkner and Ava Stone, who have written two paranormal historical romance series. Both Tammy and Ava are active members of the Heart of Carolina Romance Writers and live near Raleigh, North Carolina. Together they are working on the next book in their new paranormal historical series as Lydia Dare, Wolfishly Yours, set to release in November 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.lydiadare.com/.
Sourcebooks is sponsoring a giveaway of The Wolf Who Loved Me! 2 winners from US/CAN will win a print copy of the book! To enter, you must be at least 18 years of age and live in the US or Canada. Just comment on this post to enter (be sure to state if you are in the US/CAN). Contest will run for 1 week, from today April 23 through Sunday April 29.
April 23, 2012 at 7:29 am
Hi Heather, Tammy and Ava! Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative and interesting interview! I had so much fun reading about your writing endeavors and how you came to co-write this gorgeously looking series together! And 10 books! WOWZA! This sounds like something for me (I love long series that introduce us to many different characters – kind of like Margit Sandemo and her long, 40-books-or-more series!).
And just look at this cover! Droolicious much?! I love how the book combines historical fiction with paranormal elements – hot werewolves are always more than welcome in my personal library!
I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for this one. Thanks so much for spotlighting this book and series, I have not previously heard about it, but am now dying to sink my teeth in it!
Evie
April 23, 2012 at 7:30 am
And of course, with all the excitement and trying to keep my drool from dripping on the keyboard I totally forgot about my email:
evieseo(at)gmail(dot)com
April 23, 2012 at 7:30 am
*mental face-palm* and of course, I am in Canada!
Thanks and so sorry about the spammy comments!
April 23, 2012 at 7:37 am
LOL, thanks for stopping by Evie!
April 23, 2012 at 8:28 am
I love this series. Wonderful cover on this one Lydia!
April 23, 2012 at 9:33 am
Sounds like a great read! I haven’t read too many historical romance and none that are also paranormal but this could definitely be my first!
Do you find it hard to write together? How does that work? Do you take turns writing or does one write and the other talks?
I am for the USA.
books4me67 at ymail dot com
April 23, 2012 at 9:38 am
Great interview! I haven’t read any of this series yet, but this book looks great.
April 23, 2012 at 10:12 am
I love the idea of combining historical with paranormal and look forward to reading this new to me series.
I think it is so fascinating when authors co-write. Thanks for sharing the interview and for the giveaway opportunity.
US resident
Sophia
sophiarose1816@gmail.com
April 23, 2012 at 10:25 am
I don’t think I’ve ever read an historical paranormal romance. What fun! I think I would love it! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. I’m in the US.
Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity!
April 23, 2012 at 10:25 am
I’m intrigued with the idea of a writing team & curious to see if I notice any difference in style.
USA – sallans d at yahoo dot com
April 23, 2012 at 10:35 am
Historical and Paranormal together, my two favorite romances in one. Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!
April 23, 2012 at 10:41 am
Thanks Heather for the great giveaway and hello to Ava and Tammy. So nice to get to know a little bit about you. Your book sounds really good. I would love to read it. Historical Paranormal romance all rolled into one. What’s not to love:) I am in the U.S.
April 23, 2012 at 10:41 am
I’m in the US and I would love to score a copy! (I definitely agree with Laurie, the cover is JUICY!)
I never thought I’d hear someone who prefers a shark tank over jury duty…but then I’ve never been in jury duty yet, so maybe it is horrible…
April 23, 2012 at 11:41 am
Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
April 23, 2012 at 2:35 pm
I love that the two of you met by chance and have created a strong brand together. It just proves that you have to give something a shot if you are ever going to be succesful. Congrats on the new release and your 10 book long career together.
geishasmom73 AT yahoo DOT com
US
April 23, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Thanks for a fun post and giveaway! I’ve read such great reviews for this book, I’d love to try it
April 23, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Great interview, and what a fantastic cover!! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Lmackesy @ gmail.com
April 23, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Hi ladies. Wonderful input on the series, I have not read any of the books yet, but I am definitely adding them to my TBR list. Tammy, I’m with you on the shark tank, I could not sit through jury duty that long and I love watching people like Ava, but that is just too long.
purpleunicorn19(at)yahoo(dot)com
April 23, 2012 at 3:56 pm
I’d love to win a copy. I have books 1-3 of series and need to start it soon.
Thanks for the giveaway and I’m in the US.
April 23, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I like that all the characters seem to really have their own personalities, some to the point where it’s hard to get into their head. I like this and in any story I really want to connect with a character. You are a new author for me but I like the sound of your books.
April 23, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. It sounds very good.
April 23, 2012 at 5:08 pm
I love it when authors co-write together and mix genres…makes for a fascinating/exciting read! I’ve not read this series…but it looks like I’m gonna have to go back and nab onto the first 5 or 8 books to catch up, eh? That’s ok…I LOVE a long running series…and this one sound like a REALLY good one well worth the investment! Thx for the AWESOME giveaway op!
I’m in the US.
barbbattaglia @ yahoo.com
April 23, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Great interview. The book sounds very good. I’ve enjoyed the series so far.
April 23, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Great getting to know more about this writing duo and how they started this series… Definitely need to get my hands on this series!
*US
yadkny@hotmail.com
April 23, 2012 at 7:52 pm
i’m in the US and i’d love to win a copy! thanks for the giveaway!
April 23, 2012 at 7:58 pm
I really like the concept of this story.I can’t wait to read more. Very enjoyable interview, thanks for sharing.
April 24, 2012 at 6:17 am
(not entering)
i will buy them—I love Lydia! What a great interview! She is so fun
April 24, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Sounds like a great read. I haven’t started the series yet. I have seen many good things about this book also. I will have to start the series.
Mary
mary_reiss @ hotmail.com and I am in the US.
April 25, 2012 at 8:08 am
I am in the US Thanks for this giveaway! Gale
pgan427@yahoo.com
April 25, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this wonderful interview with us. I am really looking forward to reading this series. I am really liking the combination of paranormal and historical hunks
dz59001[at]gmail[dot]com
April 25, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Thanks for the giveaway, I would love to read this.
April 25, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I believe I have read four of Lydia Dare’s books, a couple from – a couple from their Gentlemen Vampires series and a couple from Westfield Wolves – and I have loved them all! I would love to win this latest novel!
kherbrand at comcast dot net
April 25, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Thanks for the chance! I love paranormal romance and I have read historical too, but it has been a while. The book sounds like a keeper.
jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com
April 25, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Sorry …
I live in the US
April 26, 2012 at 5:51 am
Great interview, haven’t read the series yet, sounds really good.
USA
Thanks for the giveaway.
April 26, 2012 at 11:53 am
cky15: I find this book interesting must look for it to finish the story. Also want to find the other books to this series. thanks
April 26, 2012 at 6:45 pm
I have Lydia’s book in my TBR pile. Thanks for the giveaway!
USA
beckerjo at verizon dot net
April 27, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Thank you for the great giveaway This sounds like a great book would love to read it!
I live in the Us
Latisha D
tishajean@ charter.net
April 30, 2012 at 3:53 pm
the contest is now closed, I have emailed the winners- check your inboxes and spam!