About The Book
Book 2: Seven Forbidden Arts Series
Author: Charmaine Pauls
Publisher: Mélange Books
Publication Date: July 6, 2015
Pages: 284
ASIN: B010766W5S
Genre: Paranormal Erotic Romance
Format: eBook / ePub / PDF
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Passion always comes with a price.
All he could offer was thirty days of passion.
He condemned her to a terrible fate instead.
Now he’ll do everything in his power to save her.
He is known as the Weatherman. Lann Dréan is the last of his kind. A price on his head, chased for a power he should not possess, he can’t promise any woman forever. All he can offer Katherine White is thirty days of passion. But his uncontainable desire comes with an unforeseen price. Lann’s lust will cost Kat everything. Now he’ll do anything to save her from the fate he has brought upon her.
* This book contains adult content with explicit language and frequent, consummated love scenes, including light bondage, sex toys and breath play. Reader discretion is advised.
Book Excerpt:
Short Excerpt
From the expression on Lann’s face,
Kat knew he hadn’t expected her. Alfonso hadn’t warned him of her visit. Lann
sat behind his desk, very similar to the first time they had met, but this time
he was in the library, and not in his office. He had probably been working on
the restoration of his ancient books, because he wore his glasses. Removing
them, he immediately got to his feet. The air felt lighter, as it always did in
his presence. Wisps of her hair lifted as if to an invisible caress, but Lann
didn’t acknowledge the subtle dance of molecules this time.
As
always he looked impeccable in tailored pants and a white dress shirt. He stood
immobile, exerting calm, waiting for her to make the first move. Kat had never
been fooled about the latent danger that lurked under his quiet sophistication
and intellectual air. There was a raw energy about Lann that hinted at his
wildness, even as his exterior was polished civility.
“Alfonso
showed me in,” she said.
“Katherine.”
His lips lifted in the corner, exposing his dimple.
Her
heart broke at his smile. It was the one he reserved for other people. Never
for her. It was automatic, a practiced social stance, and she hated it.
Hers
was faint in return. She glanced at the employees who were handling his books
with protective gloves. “May we speak in private, please?”
He
frowned. “Let’s go to my office.”
About The Author
Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchestroom, and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, photography, graphic design, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions.
After relocating to France with her French husband, she fulfilled her passion to write creatively full-time. Charmaine has published six novels since 2011, as well as several short stories and articles.
When she is not writing, she likes to travel, read, and rescue cats. Charmaine currently lives in Chile with her husband and children. Their household is a linguistic mélange of Afrikaans, English, French and Spanish.
Read more about Charmaine’s romance novels and psychological short stories here on www.charmainepauls.com.
Interview
When
did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
My parents, aunts and grandparents always read bedtime stories
to me. These tales hooked and fascinated me from a young age. When I was old
enough to read, a whole new world opened up for me as I discovered adventures
and magical realms on the shelves of our school library. One of my favorites
that springs to mind, is the adapted children’s version of Othello. Ever since
then, I knew I wanted to create stories.
How
long does it take you to write a book?
It takes me roughly a season, about three months, to finish a
book from first to final draft. On average, I write three to four drafts before
submitting a manuscript.
What is
your work schedule like when you're writing?
I have a schedule that I follow diligently from 9 am to 2 pm. My
afternoons are mostly dedicated to my children, although I carry my laptop with
me everywhere I go so that I can write for an extra hour while waiting at my
children’s swimming and ballet lessons. My creative peak is in the morning, so
this is when I pen down the story. Evenings are used for editing. I also set
aside two hours per day for marketing, which I try to do before and after lunch.
What
would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
My desk and study need to be tidy and organized before I start
writing. A chaotic environment seems to rub off on my brain, making my thoughts
feel scrambled too. Material clutter becomes a bottleneck in my creative
process, clogging up my mind. Once every pencil, piece of paper, book and file
is in place, my sentences flow freely.
Where
do you get your information or ideas for your books?
I draw greatly upon inspirations from my travels regarding
locations, customs, food and events. The center around which I spin the tale,
is always a profound emotion. Most of my stories have emotion as the focal
starting point. From there it branches out into plot, subplot and characters.
In Aeromancist, for
example, the principle emotion is pain caused by deceit. Kat is hurt when she
receives news that leads her to believe that Lann lied to her. Similarly, when
Kat confronts Lann with her news, the only logical conclusion he can make is
that she cheated on him during their 30-day exclusivity agreement, causing him
intense feelings of jealousy, concern, anger and envy. From there on each
action that they choose entices a new sentiment, one stronger than the next,
like an emotional domino effect.
When
did you write your first book and how old were you?
Although I always wrote in a professional capacity, whether in
journalism, advertising, communication or marketing, I didn’t write a novel
until 2011. I started my first book in 2010 and completed it one year later. I
was forty years old at the time. We had just relocated abroad, I didn’t have a
work permit, and the kids started school, which suddenly gave me free time I
didn’t have before. I pondered the idea of writing a book for almost a year
before tackling the task.
What do
you like to do when you're not writing?
I love to travel. Together with my family, we explore new parts
of the world whenever we can create the opportunity. My hobby is photography. I
never travel without my camera. For relaxation I like to read (especially
gothic classics), and for exercise I’m always keen on dancing. An admirer of
visual and performing arts, you’ll often find me in galleries or the theatre.
If I want to scare myself to death, I’ll scuba dive.
What
does your family think of your writing?
I have a very supportive family who believes in individual
growth and development within our group dynamic. We give each other room and
encouragement to find and fulfill our life purpose, while harboring a close
relationship and being present in the moment when we are together. It helps
that my husband is always proud of me and that the kids love books as much as I
do and therefore understand my passion. My cousins are my beta readers and give
me incredible emotional support, as do my parents and brothers. We respect each
other’s choices and pursuits, and always try to keep a healthy balance between
our respective demanding careers and family time.
What
was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
That selling them would be a lot harder than writing them!
How
many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I have written nine to date, of which Pyromancist is my favorite because of my favorite gothic elements
and the deep emotional content. The story also reminds me of a beautiful and
joyful family holiday spent in Brittany, France.
Do you
have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?
Writing is a solitary job, but no man is an island. What helped
me immensely was to connect with like-minded authors. I joined a writers group
where we do weekly training exercises to polish our skills, invest in workshops
and seminars, as well as offer critique on each other’s work. Besides for being
an amazing learning curve, group membership also affords me much needed support
from people who understand the trade.
Do you
hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
I love getting feedback from my readers. Feedback comes in
different forms, via email, the contact form on my website, reviews, ratings,
or social media posts and comments. Some will leave a beautiful line or two if
they enjoyed a story, and others will ask questions about characters or
settings. These questions and the feedback really make my day. Whenever I fall
into the pit of writer’s doubt and need an extra motivational boost, I always look
at what my readers say.
What do
you think makes a good story?
A good story is made up of a great plot, engaging characters, realistic
and sharp dialogue, attention to punctuation, spelling and grammar, and a
storytelling skill that draws the readers in and keeps them hooked. Ultimately,
I measure a good story by the level of emotional investment and reaction it
entices.
What
would you like my readers to know?
The next book in the Seven
Forbidden Arts series, Hydromancist,
is due in September. This is Maya’s story. If you’d like to have an early peek
inside the book, you can read an excerpt here: http://charmainepauls.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Read-an-excerpt-from-Hydromancist.pdf
Contact Charmaine at:
Website: www.charmainepauls.com
Blog: www.charmainepauls.com/blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charmaine-Pauls/175738829145132 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharmainePauls Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/AuthorCharmainePauls
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