Interview with Alexandra Hawkins & Giveaway!

Hey everyone! Please welcome Alexandra Hawkins to Lovin' Me Some Romance!

Her debut novel, ALL NIGHT WITH A ROGUE, hit shelves on February 2nd and is book one in the sinfully delicious Lords of Vice Series.

In the midst of a chaotic opening week, Alexandra was kind enough to not only let me pick her author brain a bit, but she's also offered a copy of ANWAR to one lucky commenter. See below for contest details.

The Lords of Vice - How did they come to be? Can you tell me something sinful about Sin and the heroes of the next two books?

One of my favorite type of hero is the Regency rake, so I knew almost from the beginning that I wanted to develop a series around a group of male friends. I decided to use the their club, Nox, as a reoccurring setting where the men’s private lives intersected with their often public pursuits.

As for something sinful . . . Well, Sin can be very creative with a string of pearls. Reign doesn’t need to undress a lady to pleasure her, and while Dare is more reserved than the others, he knows how to use his clever mouth when it counts.

Sin, your hero in ALL NIGHT WITH A ROGUE, is quite the rake in need of some reformation. What is so appealing about the Rake as a Hero to you as a writer? And as a reader, do you gravitate towards reformed rake stories?

As a writer, the Regency rake is so deliciously appealing because he’s the quintessential rebel. He thumbs his nose at society’s rules, indulges his passions, and somehow manages to live his life on his terms without dire consequences. As a reader, this type of alpha male has always appealed to me. It doesn’t matter what time period I’m reading.

Your heroine in ALL NIGHT WITH A ROGUE, Juliana, withstands a lot of turmoil not only from Sin but from her family as well. Do you ever feel guilty about wrecking havoc on your characters and their lives or are you rubbing your hands in glee? What's the general consensus amongst authors, if there is one, for when too much becomes too much?

Oh, I’m not gleeful at all. As I’m working on a story, I’m running the emotional gamut with the characters. I feel what they’re feeling at any given time; however, I try not to interfere with what I’ve put into motion. When does it become too much? It’s difficult to draw a line in the sand because it’s going to vary from author to author, just as it varies from reader to reader.

What's something that not too many people know about you?

I love sci-fi and horror. I blame all those black-and-white monster movies that I watched as a child.

Writing sex can't be easy so my hat's off to you and every other romance author for being so adept at conveying the complicated dance of sex with mere words. How do you feel about the romance reading population demanding more and more steamier fare? Are you silently pumping your fist in excitement or are you reading "How To Write Erotica" books?

Fortunately, I haven’t reached for a “how-to” book yet! I don’t mind writing steamy because it’s what I enjoy as a reader. For the Lords of Vice series, steamy seemed wholly appropriate!

What's next for the Lords of Vice? Got any inside information you can divulge?

Book two, Till Dawn With the Devil, is scheduled for August. This is Reign’s story. The heroine, Lady Sophia is a newcomer to the series. Book three, After Dark With a Scoundrel is scheduled for February 2011. This is Dare’s story. His heroine is Lady Regan, Frost’s younger sister.

Me and my blogger friends have a love for what we affectionately call "Hussy Reading Material". Do you have any romance authors that you prefer when or if you're in need of erotic romance reading material?

Authors that I’ve tried and liked are: Emma Holly, Jess Michaels, Virginia Kantra, and Robin Schone.


A big thank you to Alexandra Hawkins for the interview and giveaway. (((HUGS)))

I also highly recommend, if you haven't already, that you take a moment to peruse Alexandra's gorgeous website.

*Contest Open to U.S. and Canada*

**Contest Closes Thursday, February 11th at Midnight U.S. Pacific Standard Time and a Winner will be Chosen Randomly and Announced Friday, February 12th**