I'm pleased to welcome Lucy Felthouse here today. A very talented woman, on many levels, settle in and get to know her...
Who is author, Lucy Felthouse – author,
Mom, wife?
Not a mom, not a
wife. Just me! And an author, avid reader, Supernatural
obsessive (I'm a Sam girl!), friend, puppy owner, history buff.
You also run/own Erotica For All &
Writer Marketing Services. How do you juggle all aspects of your daily life?
I often ask
myself the same question. The key for me is prioritizing and organization. It
can be tough at times, when lots of things all come in at once, but I just keep
my head down and make sure everything is done to the best of my ability.
Can you tell us something quirky about
yourself that readers might not know already?
I don't know if
this is all that quirky, but I'm probably the youngest member of English
Heritage (a charity that looks after heritage properties in the UK).
When did you begin your writing career?
I guess my
career in writing started with my first publication, which was back in 2006. I
didn't really know what I was doing then, I was just writing erotica for fun,
and because I was dared to. But once I'd seen my name in print, I was addicted.
It was a sideline for a long time, but once I quit my job and started working
for myself it gave me more time to write, and since then I've been working hard
on building up my backlist.
Has anything happened in your career that
you found surprising? Something unexpected? If so, what was it?
Yes, very
recently. I went to a local chapter meeting of the Romantic Novelists'
Association, and when one of the organizers went round and introduced me to
people, most people knew who I was already. Apparently, I posted something from
one of my erotic romance pieces on the group's Yahoo loop which has now made me
infamous. When I looked around and considered what many of the other members of
the group had achieved, I found it crazy that people knew who little old me
was!
How do you develop your plots and your
characters? Do you use any set outline?
For short
stories, I tend to just sit down and write and see what happens. But I've
written a novella and am currently writing a novel, which have both taken lots
more planning. I tend to let character development come naturally, for the most
part, because I often change things as I'm writing, and surprise myself!
What do you think makes a good story?
Personally, I
like characters that are engaging. Whether they're good girls, bad boys or
whatever, I want to like them, or at least love to hate them. An interesting
plot that keeps you guessing is great. And of course lots of hot sex! ;)
Is there a genre(s) that you’d like to
write that you haven’t tackled yet?
I don't think
so. I'm steadily checking them on in terms of pairings, i.e. m/f, f/f, m/m,
m/f/m, m/f/f. And genres I've tackled are contemporary and paranormal. I think
I'll probably stick with that for now. I'm not keen on sci-fi, so I'd probably
never write it. Historicals terrify me because I'd be too scared of getting a
fact wrong. I do, however, have a hankering to write a spy thriller. I've
already started plotting a paranormal crime novel, but who knows when I'll
actually get time to start writing it!
What books/authors have most influenced
your life?
I wouldn't say
any have influenced my life, as such. But they've certainly influenced my
career, in terms of spurring me on to write more and write better. And because
I read so much and so widely, I won't name any authors, there are just too
many. But basically, anyone who is successful influences me, because that's
what I want to be. *sighs wistfully*
What book are you reading now?
What book are you reading now?
I'm reading Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child. I'm eating
up thrillers at the moment.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always wanted
to be an author. Sometimes a vet, sometimes a teacher, sometimes a nurse. But I
always came back to author. *g*
What do you like to do for fun and relax?
What does relax
mean? *gets dictionary* Oh yes, I remember that! ;) Hehe, no seriously, I love
to read, watch films and TV, go out exploring the countryside, visiting stately
homes and historical places, spend time with my family and other half, play with
and walk my dog, etc.
Fast & Fun:
Boxers or briefs? Boxers
Star Trek or Star Wars? I've never seen either
Dean Winchester or Sam Winchester? SAM!!!! But I wouldn't turn Dean down,
either.
Supernatural or Vampire Diaries? Supernatural. But I love Vampire Diaries,
too.
CSI or NCIS? Never seen either
Brad Pitt or George Clooney? George Clooney
Harry Potter or Twilight? Harry Potter (I'm wearing a Harry Potter
T-shirt right now!!)
Big Bang Theory or 30 Rock? Never seen 30 Rock, but I love the Big
Bang Theory. Raj is hot! ;)
HBO’s Game of Thrones or True Blood? True Blood, but I love Game of Thrones,
too.
JD Robb or JR Ward books? I've never read either!
Silk or satin? Ugh, neither.
Long and slow kisses or rough kisses? It depends on the mood. I'm a sucker for
both, dependent on the situation.
Wine or beer? Vodka!
Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
Heels or running shoes? Running shoes
What place to travel is on your Bucket
List? It would be easier
to say where is NOT on my bucket list. I've been lucky to do quite a bit of
travelling, but there's soooo much more I want to see! Pretty much everywhere
in America, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, etc…
When traveling do you prefer hotels or
Bed & Breakfasts?
Bed & Breakfasts. Though I usually camp!
Was it love at first sight for you when
you met your spouse?
Nope.
What did you notice first when you met
your spouse? His eyes.
Where can readers contact you?
Thank you very
much for being here. We all wish you the best of luck!!
Private Damien
Stone is living in a nightmare. He’s out on exercise on Salisbury Plain with Lance
Corporal Michael Scott—who also happens to be a huge pain in the arse. He’s a
teacher’s pet who seems to delight in bossing Stone around. But that’s not the
real reason Stone appears to dislike him so much. It’s because Stone—who’s
bisexual—is seriously attracted to his superior, but he can’t do anything about
it, because Scott is straight. Or is he?
fab interview...how did I not know you were a member of English Heritage? Shame on me. That's it, next time we visit UK you are taking me somewhere old and full of history ;) and we can ghostfacer the heck out of the place hehe
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