Now available from Copperfield Press is the historical-paranormal romance Her Dear & Loving Husband by Meredith Allard.
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The author has taken a few minutes out of her busy schedule for to talk about her newest novel.
When did you become interested in storytelling?
I started writing stories in college. I read David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, and I decided I wanted to write stories that were entire worlds unto themselves.
What was your first book/story published?
My first story published was called “Keats House” in a journal called Moondance in 2003. Her Dear and Loving Husband was my first novel published in 2011.
What inspired you to write Her Dear and Loving Husband?
I had read the Twilight books and watched True Blood and I began wondering what it might be like for a vampire who loses the only woman he’s ever loved.
What character in Her Dear and Loving Husband is the most/least like you, and in what ways?
James is most like me because he’s very bookish and very loyal. The character least like me would be Kenneth Hempel, the reporter out to prove that James is a vampire. Kenneth isn’t very generous or understanding.
What is your favorite part in Her Dear and Loving Husband?
My favorite part of the story is where James and Sarah finally understand their connection to each other. It takes a good portion of the book to get there, but it’s worth the wait!
What was the hardest part to write?
The hardest part of write was the scenes where Sarah gets angry with James for keeping his paranormal secret from him. I love it when James and Sarah are together, so it was hard writing a scene that keeps them apart.
What would your ideal career be, if you couldn't be an author?
I’m a teacher now, and I’d keep teacher. I love it.
Do you read reviews of your books? If so, do you pay any attention to them, or let them influence your writing?
I don’t read reviews of my books, so they don’t influence my writing.
What well-known writers do you admire most?
I love the classics, so writers like Charles Dickens and Jane Austen have been big influences. I also love modern writers like lDiana Gabaldon.
Do you have any other books/stories in the works?
I’m writing Down Salem Way, the prequel to Her Dear and Loving Husband. It’s written as James in first person point of view, which makes it fun to write.
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About the Author
Meredith Allard is the author of the bestselling paranormal historical novels The Loving Husband Trilogy, a great read for fans of Outlander and A Discovery of Witches. Fans of Downton Abbey will love her newest release, When It Rained at Hembry Castle. She is currently writing Down Salem Way, the prequel to Her Dear and Loving Husband. Meredith lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Learn more about Meredith at: www.meredithallard.com
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