Now available to purchase on Kindle is the urban fantasy Witch for Hire by Shyla Colt!
Young, terrified, and bound to a vampire, Louella Eschete fled the bayou and swore off magic. Years later, she’s returned to the tiny town of Cypress, Louisiana to take her rightful place as head of her magical family, whether she likes it or not.
In order to keep the tentative peace formed between the various races of powerful beings who rule side by side, she must face her own demons. Mainly one, Cristobal Cortez.
Now a master vampire, and lord of the seven cities surrounding New Orleans, her former lover has moved up in the world. Their relationship gets way more complicated when his court is framed for a rash of murders they didn’t commit.
Forced to play her role as his bond mate, and launch an investigation into the darkness threatening to overturn truces, she may be in over her head.
The author has taken a few minutes from her busy schedule to talk about her newest book.
When did you become interested in storytelling?
It’s something I always did. Once I learned how to read, I just progressed to telling my own story. I was writing fanfiction before I knew what it was, and creating my own original work.
What was your first book/story published?
Don’t Fear the Reaper
What inspired you to write Witch for Hire?
The character Louella and her bondmate, Cristobal came to me , and the story was built around them. I love exploring the concept of a secret world that exists beside our own, hidden from mere mortals. It’s always been one of my favorite premises to read.
What character in Witch for Hire is the most/least like you, and in what ways?
I’d have to say Halycon. Regardless of what happened in my life, I’d never turn to a dark magic that would slowly consume me until nothing of my former self remained.
What is your favorite part in Witch for Hire?
When Louella stands up for herself for the first time and lets people know what she will and won’t accept.
What was the hardest part to write?