Thursday, January 15, 2015

Author day with Dawn Brower

Please welcome author Dawn Brower today as we talk about their upcoming release, A Treasured Lily.

So tell us about your latest or upcoming release. What is this gem about?

A Treasured Lily is about a headstrong girl who is willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants. She defies her parents and runs away. Somewhere along the way she re-evaluates what she wants or more importantly who she wants in her life.

How often does your muse distract you from day to day minutiae?

Not too often. What my muse has more than anything is inconvenient timing. I've found myself driving when an idea strikes. Not the best place to take notes on an impromptu idea. Which is where voice recording comes in handy. Thank Goodness for smart phones.


If you could be any paranormal creature what would you be?

A Dragon. It would come in handy when wanting to easily get rid of some unwanted enemies. I stepped on someone? Oops, lol.

What do you do when you’re not writing?

Depends on the day. I like to read. In fact, its my favourite past time. I do watch an extensive list of tv shows. I like entertainment and lots of it. Oh and I also do that pesky thing and work the day job.

Are any of your characters like you?

I don't think so. They are a bit more sure of who they are and what they want. I wasn't always that way when I was younger. I would have liked to have done things differently, better, smarter... But who wouldn't? We've all taken paths we didn't think we would. It's how I ended up writing to begin with.

Do you have a favorite quote from any of your book(s)?

My books? No not really. It would be too hard to pick just one.

If a movie or TV production company chose to produce your books into a series of shows or movies, who would your ideal cast be?

Ha! This one is easy as I've answered it in the past. For this series of books anyway— Thor, Viscount Torrington would be Ian Somerhalder (with long hair of course. Pia, Lady Torrington would be Emilie de Raven (with blonde hair). Lilliana Marsden would be Phoebe Tonkin and Liam Marsden would be Justin Hartley. Noah, the Duke of Huntly would be Jared Padalecki and Lady Gemma Kemsley would be Elena Satine.


A Treasured Lily
Historical Romance
Breathless Press
Available January 23rd, 2015
Buy Link

Lilliana needs one thing—freedom. Randall's willing to assist her, for a fee. One kiss and he'll help her attain her deepest desire. 
What Lilliana Marsden wants—she gets. The thing she believes she desires most is to live in Charleston on a plantation. Her problem? Parents who refuse to listen to her. Lily decides to make her wishes come true, and who better than a handsome American ship captain to help her.
Randall Collins finds Lilliana bewitching and quickly falls under her spell. When she asks if he can take her with him on his next voyage he finds himself agreeing—for a tiny fee. A kiss as payment and he'll take her anywhere she wants.
As they set sail sparks fly between them. Will Lily find something more desirable than owning a plantation and can Rand convince her he's the better choice?
Teaser:
He wondered how far he could push her. The decision to give into her and take her on his ship had already been made. Lilliana just didn't know he already decided to let her come back to America with him, but only because it worked in his own plans.
"What do I get for my trouble?" he asked. "I'd be risking quite a lot to assist you with your scheme."
"What do you want? Money? I certainly can afford to pay for my passage."
Rand's lips rose into a cocky smile. He desired a lot from her, but at this point only one thing would do as payment. Would the lovely lady be willing to give it to him? He had nothing to lose and only one way to find out.
"How about a kiss?"
Lilliana looked stunned as she stared unblinkingly at him, and then just as suddenly she stopped dancing right in the middle of the dance floor. Her face flushed a pretty shade of pink as she began to move to the music again with him in the lead.
"How forward of you. I'm not sure I like your idea of compensation."
"It's a small thing, one little kiss. To be given to me at a time of my choosing." He leaned in close to her and whispered in her ear. "Are you afraid?"
Lilliana's breath sucked deep into her chest, and he could feel her slowly exhale it in little pants. Her pulse raced on her wrist beneath the palm of his hand and thrummed a small beat as he held it firmly in his grasp. A blush formed on her cheeks turning them a nice shade of pink, and her lips parted in anticipation. Her body's reactions suggested she had an interest in kissing him also. Would she take the bait and give him what he desired? He needed her to accept the proposal. Once she did he'd have her sailing with him in a few short days.
"All right, you have a deal," she agreed.
About the Author
Dawn Brower holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, a Master of Arts in Education, and is currently working on a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts with concentrations in Literature, History, and Sociology. She works as a substitute teacher and enjoys the flexibility it gives her to concentrate on her other endeavors.
Growing up she was the only girl out of six children. She is a single mother of two teenage boys; there is never a dull moment in her life. Reading books is her favorite hobby. There is nothing like a nice glass of wine and a good book to relax with at the end of the day.
There are always stories inside her head; she just never thought she could make them come to life. That creativity has finally found an outlet. If you want to contact Dawn you can visit her webpage at www.authordawnbrower.com, her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DawnMarieBrower, on her blog http://dawnbrower.wordpress.com or her twitter page at www.twitter.com/dawnab33.

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