I had the pleasure of sitting down with Torie James, AGAIN *squee* for a little one on one about her newest book in her series, TIMELESS DESIRE: Book 2 of the New Camelot series. It will be released March 21st and you WILL want to get your copy. I suggest this author and I can assure you, you will NOT be disappointed. Here's what she had to say, below:
In Timeless Night, we learned that Alex and Bri are soul
mates. Can you tell us if we can expect to see these two love birds in more of
your series?
I can safely say that Alex and Bri WILL appear in all the New Camelot
books for various reasons although the focal point won’t be on them as the
others tell their tales. However, Bri is kind of the like the glue that holds
them all together.
Timeless Desire is set to be the next book released in the
series and anyone who follows you knows that it took a lot to write it out. A
lot of emotional things were brought to the surface, can you tell us how your
struggles helped or affected your writing?
At first, it was all
hindrance and all painful. I blamed the icy nature of Nimue on that and her
inability to trust. Turns out I was the problem the whole time. Bri definitely
represents the happies in me but Nim? She is all my shadows and heartbreak so
it was hard to confront that. In point of fact, I was entirely resistant to
letting it out but in the end, it was therapeutic.
Will there ever be a love interest for Big Beefy aka
Mordred? We’re dying to know!
*laughs* Ah, Big Beefy. My bete
noir...nightmare man! Believe or not, Dred is really a complex character if you
care to scratch the surface. I started out hating him, grudgingly came to
respect him and am now seeing things about him I didn’t before. So much so that
yes, he will get his own book, Timeless Seduction. He’s a hard man to love, and
its even harder for HIM to love, but let’s see what magic is in store for our
anti hero, shall we?
In book one, Alex and Bri are the main couple…can we expect
a book focusing on Gwen and Arthur, or any other couples? TD is about Gawain
and Nimue, I know I can’t wait to read what all that tension was about.
I can’t wait for you guys to read it! And
yes, after Timeless Seduction (book 3) comes Timeless Passion, Arthur &
Gwen’s story. I wasn’t sure if I’d put a spotlight on them theirs is one of those love stories that seem
inviolate with loving tragedy. But we are in New Camelot and not everything
remains myth, right? I’ve exonerated Lancelot with Timeless Night. So, Art and
Gwen deserve a shot too. After their book will be Merlyn’s story. His will be
the most heart wrenching for me. Are there any more supernatural things going
to be introduced, more than light guardians? Oh yes! Fae, Demons, Djinn and a bevy of “others” waiting to come out
and play!
Any plans for another series or another book with a
completely different set of characters and plots?
Bwuah ha ha! Yes! First off will be my Cloie Chronicles, the adventures
of the youngest of the Greek Fates! That one is REALLY special to me! After
those, I have plans for another series about the devil’s daughter AND I really
want to start writing a series of books on the Tudors!
What do you enjoy most about writing and why?
I can live a thousand lives and be
whatever I want to be.
If you could have ONE thing, what would it be right now?
My own private jet so I could visit all my
Dear Ones....of which YOU, my dear, are one! <3
If you could be one of your characters for one whole day,
who would it be and why?
*grins wide* I’m already Bri. So, let’s see.
I think I should like to be Merlyn. Perhaps I already am, though. Or perhaps he
is me.
Are there any pieces of you in your characters? Meaning, did
you give this character your wit, this character your love of this, etc.
Every single character has some definitive
part of me in them. No doubt! In fact, I am finding out many new things about
myself through them. They save me every single day, showing me I am strong, I
am worthy and I am amazing.
Excerpt from Timeless Desire, Book Two of New Camelot:
Excerpt from Timeless Desire, Book Two of New Camelot:
Why did his touch still burn through her, make her heart skip a beat? "Trust you? Trust you? I'd rather take a running leap onto the face of the sun, Gawain. I trusted you once and you ruined my life. I trusted you once more and you helped kill what I loved. Excuse me if I find your use of that particular word ironic." She shoved hard against him, hard enough he stumbled back a bit, allowing her to slip from his hold.
"If Lancelot knew, he'd hate you as
much as I do. They all would! The only reason he remains unaware, is he is at
peace again with his heart. I won't disturb it for the world. So your dirty
little secret is safe with me, husband." The last word spit out with
derision, she gave him a cold smile.
"Let me go, Gawain. It's easy. As for
the blood link, simple solution. We can continue to provide each other with
what's needed without being together. As black as your blood is, it does
provide me with the necessary sustenance. But that's all you are to me, now. A
food source. There is no happy ending for us. You botched that up proper. I
have stayed my voice the last few months for Bri. For Alex. But I owe you
nothing. So let me go my way!" She moved as wind, reaching down to snatch
off one of her stiletto'd heels, her free hand shoving him back into the wall,
mortar crumbling around them. Animosity spurred her on as she angled the heel
over his heart. "Or I will kill you. I swear it. I will kill you and in
killing you, I kill myself. That's how desperate I am to be free of you."
Lauren, babe...Thank YOU so much for
letting me be here today! You rock! *hugs*
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