Hello
Readers and Fans:
Often
in the course of producing a novel, there are scenes, dialogue and chapters
that are not included in the published novel. As the author, every word is
precious, worth its weight in gold, because it came from the vast depths of
your mind and your soul. Publishing is a profit oriented business, and with
such a dynamic and changing industry, both in digital books and print versions,
there are limitations to the amount of words that can be used in a novel or
novella.
Translated,
that means, this author has what is called Bonus Material. These are anything that adds dimension and keeps
you, the reader, engaged between books, to enjoy the world and characters I’ve
created. Some of these choices, for me, are character interviews, deleted
scenes, epilogues, and even short stories.
Today,
I have chosen to interview, the
heroine from my book Once
Upon A Duke, my
spicy Regency, Duchess Serena Austen, or more properly labeled with the
honorific, Duchess Austen.
Enjoy
the read. I welcome all comments to me at sandramastersauthor@gmail.com. You may subscribe to my
newsletter at http://www.authorsandramasters.com.
Sandra
Masters, Unapologetic Story Teller
Simply
as an aid, I’ve included the back cover blurb about these marvelous characters.
Serena,
an artist and widow, has no desire for another husband. When she meets Geoffrey
Austen, attraction sizzles to a scorch. Stolen days and nights ignite forbidden
passion. Geoffrey asks Serena to become his mistress, but she wants commitment,
love and marriage, not an affair with a notorious rake.
Geoffrey
realizes Serena might be the one woman who can care for his tortured soul, and
maybe release his demons. The magic they shared is shattered when he learns
she’s been forced into betrothal with another and held captive. He vows to save
her even at the cost of his own life.
Will
Geoffrey’s gallantry prove he truly loves Serena?
If
he survives, will Serena surrender all to him?
Interview
Q. Your Grace, when you first met the Duke
of Austen, what did you think of him?
A. Not overly much. He was so sure of
himself and his ability to sweep a woman off her feet with his glib tongue and
his practiced seductive words. I was shocked at the liberties he took without
getting my consent, but he was memorable. For the first time, I found I wanted
to know more about a rogue such as he.
Q. When did your opinion change of him?
A. Certainly not when he attempted to
seduce me when Henry, my brother, conveniently left us alone. When he posed for
me to complete his portrait in his handsome riding outfit, he utilized his
double entendre words to suggest risqué visions.
Q. Then what caused you to change your
opinion of him?
A. When he gifted me with Adonis, the puppy
hound. It was a dirty underhanded ploy. I could resist the man, but I couldn’t
resist a man with an impish puppy in his arms. And when the pup piddled on the
floor, and he, the duke, cleaned it up, my heart was his. It was then I
determined that no man who could humble himself in such a manner would maltreat
a woman.
Q. I hesitate to ask, but for the readers’
sakes, I will. Your first husband had a sadistic streak and he beat you at
will. Why did you not take action to stop him?
A. I was young and inexperienced in the
ways of men. Trystan, my brother’s choice of a husband for me, found me easy prey
for his demented behavior. He frightened me, and threatened harm if I breathed
a word to anyone. I remember his words when he said, “I’ll make you regret the
day you were born.”
Q. What would you like us to know about
Geoffrey the man you did fall in love with?
A. Geoffrey had his own demons with which
to deal. In many ways, we redeemed each other. That night on the lake when he
discovered my scarred back, all he wanted to do was sooth and comfort me. When
he helped me back to my studio apartment, he actually put salve on my back. It
was then I knew that he was the only man for me. We just had to decide on what
terms. I wanted marriage. He didn’t. Then fickle fate took a hand and indeed
the only choice was for him to rescue me from my captors, or for me to attend
his funeral. He sent word to me he’d set me free one way or the other. The rest is for the readers to learn.
Note to Readers:
If you go to my
website and sign up for my newsletter, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a
digital book of Book Two of the Duke Series, MY DIVINELY DECADENT DUKE. Look it
up on Amazon, on sale now for $2.99. Book Three, THORN, SON OF A DUKE, is a
teaser prequel of 15,000 words to Book Four, THE DUKE’S MAGNIFICENT BASTARD.
This book may be released in Fall 2016.
Happy reading!
SANDRA
MASTERS aka Sandra McCarthttp://www.
Author at The Wild Rose Press
ONCE UPON A DUKE - Debut Release - The Duke Series
MY DIVINELY DECADENT DUKE - Book Two now available
THORN, SON OF A DUKE, Book Three - 15,000 word. Mini Teaser PREQUEL to Book Four
THE DUKE'S MAGNIFICENT BASTARD - Book Four Coming Soon 2016
Once in a while
In the middle of ordinary life
LOVE gives us a FAIRY TALE.
Author at The Wild Rose Press
ONCE UPON A DUKE - Debut Release - The Duke Series
MY DIVINELY DECADENT DUKE - Book Two now available
THORN, SON OF A DUKE, Book Three - 15,000 word. Mini Teaser PREQUEL to Book Four
THE DUKE'S MAGNIFICENT BASTARD - Book Four Coming Soon 2016
Once in a while
In the middle of ordinary life
LOVE gives us a FAIRY TALE.
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