Contest plus Q and A with Elizabeth Hoyt!
***CONTEST*** Run to Elizabeth’s website and come back here to tell us what you found of interest there, or what you liked best about Elizabeth’s answers below. Include your email address to be entered to win all 5 books in the Maiden Lane series, provided by the publisher (US residents only please and no PO Boxes for delivery of the prize).
I am so glad you could join us here at RomanceJunkies. To start, will you please tell us a little bit about your current projects?
Lord of Darkness is my latest book, in stores right now. Lady Margaret St. John travels to London determined to do two things: 1. Kill the Ghost of St. Giles, the accused murderer of her lover, and 2. Seduce the husband she hasn’t seen since their wedding day so she can have a much longed for baby. Her plans immediately go array, however, when she finds out that the Ghost of St. Giles is in fact…her husband.
When was the moment that you knew you had to be a writer?
I guess I’ve never felt I had to be a writer—there are so many other interesting careers out there, and I didn’t actually start writing until I was thirty-five. But when I got my first advance check I knew I could make money as a writer and at that point there was no looking back.
Who gave you the one piece of writing advice that sticks with you to this day?
Someone famous has said to cut out all the boring bits in your book, but I can’t remember who. 
Describe the “perfect” hero.
LOL! All my heroes have imperfections, so they don’t exactly fit the mould of a perfect hero. I’m interested in a man who is smart, has a high regard for family and his responsibilities, and who is willing to fight for what he believes in.
What are some of your favorite pastimes? Do you have any hobbies or collections?
Reading, walking my dogs, and gardening. I have several dozen orchids in my office, but I don’t know if they count as a collection.
If your fairy godmother waved her wand and whisked you away to the location of your choice, which place would you choose, and why?
I’d like to visit India because I’ve never been.
What is the one modern convenience that you cannot do without?
My iPhone.
What is your favorite season? What do you love about it?
Fall because of the chill air and apples.
What project are you working on next?
I’m in revisions for my October book, Duke of Midnight, which features Maximus Batten, the Duke of Wakefield as the hero and Artemis Greaves as his heroine.
Any place we can find you in person or on the net this month or next?
I’m doing a multi-author signing at Anderson’s Book Shop in Napierville, Illinois on April 27th.
Thanks again for blogging with us!
Thank you for having me on Romance Junkies! Readers can learn more about my Maiden Lane series and Lord of Darkness at my website: www.elizabethhoyt.com. You can also chat with me on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ElizabethHoyt), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ElizabethHoytBooks?ref=search&sid=1033016156.428653851), Goodreads (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16202.Elizabeth_Hoyt), and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/elizabethhoyt/)
February 27th, 2013 at 9:14 am
I found out through Eiizabeth’s Bio that she traveled extensively during her youth. She lived in Oxford England for a year and was a summer exchange student in Japan. I just want to tell Elizabeth that I’ve read every book you have written and loved everyone of them. I really enjoy the Maiden Lane series and can’t wait to read Lord of Darkness. Congrats on your latest release Elizabeth.
Carol L.
February 27th, 2013 at 10:19 am
Oh the book sounds wonderful! Wanting to kill someone and finding out that it turns out to be your husband… interesting!
Love the Dogs, Both Real and Imaginary pics soooooo cute! Thanks for sharing… it was great to read the Q&A. Congrats on your newest release!
greenshamrock AT cox DOT net
February 27th, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Anyone who raises dogs and orchids and can write like she does, i will forever sing her praises. Yes, I have related to my book club members how good of a writer she is and how wonderful her books are to read.
Keep up the good work and i will keep reading.
February 27th, 2013 at 6:38 pm
I like her answer about the fairy godmother.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
February 27th, 2013 at 8:23 pm
All of Elizabeth’s books are set in eighteenth century England and all feature a fairy tale story that serves as a foil to the main story.
blakesmomma at gmail dot com
February 27th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
I think that one of the things that make your books so good is that your Heros aren’t perfect like you say. I’ve read several of your books and liked the very much. What did you do before your iPhone? Somehow we get by without a lot of modern conveniences.
February 28th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
I loved Elizabeth’s response about “perfect” heroes. I definitely prefer those that are not perfect. No one is truly perfect in life, we all have our flaws so writing characters that reflect this is great. Plus, that allows the characters to grow.
June
manning_J2004 at yahoo dot com
February 28th, 2013 at 8:44 pm
I love all the pictures of the imaginary (as well as the real) dogs on Elizabeth’s website. I always enjoy animals as part of the story,I think they add depth and realism.
Barbed1951 at aol dot com
March 1st, 2013 at 12:59 pm
She is participating in a contest with Eloisa James, Susan Mallery, Julia London, Jillian Hunter, and debut author, Maire Claremont. Great prize being offered! I’m in!
kareninnc at gmail dot com
March 1st, 2013 at 1:26 pm
I love her answer about the fairy godmother and the fact that she has dogs and loves them
anyone who is an animal lover and writes the way she does is a winner in my book! I love the dog pictures on her site. 
Ashley A
rvds_angel21 at yahoo dot com
March 1st, 2013 at 3:23 pm
I love that you write about imperfect heroes… And if my fairy godmother was going to whisk me away, I would want it to be on a beach, while I was sitting on the shade poach with a book in one hand and long cool drink in the other..
March 1st, 2013 at 11:14 pm
I enjoy your books. Smiled to see that you would like to visit India. i have a fascination with it myself. Am particularly intrigued with the food and jewelry.
March 2nd, 2013 at 5:53 am
All of her books are set in 18th century England.
I love regency romances – one of my favorite genres.
Thanks for sharing!
jbcweiss AT sbcgloba DOT net
March 3rd, 2013 at 5:36 am
All of her stories feature a fairy tale story that serves as a foil to the main story which is an interesting addition to the stories.
mce1011 AT aol DOT com
March 3rd, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Great interview. I like Elizabeth’s idea of a hero. I love this series. I am a huge fan of Elizabeth’s books.
Crystal dot Broyles at ucumberlands dot edu
March 4th, 2013 at 8:55 pm
I didn’t know that Elizabeth didn’t start writing til she was 35! That is great! Thank you for the contest!
March 18th, 2013 at 11:15 am
Congrats # 9 Karen H in NC.
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Thanks everyone for stopping by and joining in!