Guest Author Interview: Shauna Hart!

Shauna Hart began writing when she was in grade school after watching Romancing the Stone.  In 2008, she received her first contract for her erotic romance, The Pleasure of Sin, from Whiskey Creek Press Torrid.  Recently, she received her second contract from Whiskey Creek Press Torrid for her erotic romance, Den of Desire.  When not writing, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, playing video games and watching movies. To PURCHASE Shauna’s book, The Pleasure of Sin, just click on the book title. You can also read more about Shauna at her website by clicking here or on her name above.

Now please help me give a warm welcome to Whiskey Creek Press Torrid Author, Shauna Hart!

 

Dani: Thank you so much for being here, Shauna! First, would you please tell us a little about yourself?

Shauna: I found my hero five years ago and was lucky enough to snap him up. We live in Orlando, Florida with our six year old son and two cats. 

Dani: Where did you get the “itch” to write?

Shauna: I started writing in grade school.  When I was in middle school and high school, friends would ask me for more chapters in each class.  It was a great motivator to keep going.

Dani: How long have you been writing?

Shauna: I’ve been writing all my life, but I began trying to get published about seven years ago. 

 Dani: Could you tell us about your debut book for your Club X Series, The Pleasure of Sin?

Shauna: The Pleasure of Sin begins when Jade Monroe finds out that her sister, Ruby, has been murdered.  In an effort to find her sister’s killer, Jade must face the one man she has never been able to get over. 

Dani: The book cover is beautiful! Could you tell us who designed it?

Shauna: I chose the picture and Nancy Donahue created the cover. I was very lucky!

 Dani: Also, Congratulations! I heard you received the contract for the 2nd book in the Club X Series. Could you give us a little hint or tell us a bit about the 2nd book?

Shauna: In Den of Desire, the club’s sexy owner, Joe Gates, meets his match in erotic romance writer, Mara Templeton.  Needing a little bit of inspiration, she arranges for an after-hours tour of the Club.  What she doesn’t expect is that Joe Gates can see right through her…and her writing.

Dani: Where do you get your ideas for your books?

Shauna: It usually begins with the question “what if?”  In the case of my new book, Den of Desire, it began with what if the club’s owner read your erotic romance and could tell you weren’t as experienced as you tried to portray?  A few of the ideas for my books came in the form of dreams. 

Dani: Are any of your characters based on real people?

Shauna: Unfortunately, all of my characters are fictional.  But, to me, they are all quite real 🙂 

Dani: What are you currently working on?

Shauna: Right now, I’m working on the third book in the Club X series, which will feature another owner of the Club.  But, don’t worry, you will get to meet him in Den of Desire.

Dani: What’s been the best experience in your writing career?

Shauna: Nothing will ever beat getting that first contract.  Another moment would probably be seeing my book in print for the first time.  Those are moments that you never forget. 

Dani: What’s been the worst experience in your writing career?

Shauna: Nobody likes rejections, and I will tell you that I have definitely had my fair share.  However, I don’t think that you can let it weigh you down.  You have to pick yourself up and keep writing.  There will always be moments of doubt, and you’re allowed to have them.  What you’re not allowed to do is give in to them.  Have the moment and then remember that this is what you want to do and you’re not going to give up.

Dani: Since you’re an author, I assume you’re an avid reader as well. What books do you enjoy reading? Who are you favorite authors? What books are on your keeper shelf?

Shauna: Obviously, I love romance.  I’ve been reading romance novels since I was 14.  Some of my keepers are:  Paradise by Judith McNaught, After the Night by Linda Howard, pretty much anything by Lacey Alexander and Shayla Black.  Right now, I’ve been obsessed with the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. 

Dani: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time (besides writing and reading of course)?

Shauna: Watching movies with my husband.  Playing video games with my son.  Okay, playing video games with my husband when my son is asleep (fine, I admit it)!  My husband and I love to travel when we have the chance. We were lucky enough to go on a Mediterranean cruise for our honeymoon, which traveled to Greece and Italy. 
 
Thanks again, Shauna for being here today!
 
Okay Everyone! Shauna has agreed to stop in today to answer questions and comments so ask away or just give a little wave and say Hi! 

Hugs,

    Dani ~ aka The Romance Book Addict

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