We are happy to have Carrie Lofty at Smexy Books today to celebrate her new release, Starlight.
Random Questions With Carrie Lofty
By Carrie Lofty
Q: When was the last time you ate popcorn?
A: I cannot remember, because I really, really don’t like popcorn. A box of Whoppers is my movie theater snack of choice.
Q: What’s your favorite position for sleeping?
A: On my side, hugging a pillow
Q: Best hero trope: the Rake Who Hides Emotions or the Gentleman Hiding a Beast?
A: Both, both, both! Miles from FLAWLESS is definitely the former, while Alex, hero of the second in my Christies series of Victorian romances from Pocket, is such a gentleman’s gentleman. Until he meets Polly Gowan, a Glaswegian lass who tempts him to sexual extremes…and whose safety he’s willing to protect with violence. The poor guy never knew he had it in him!
Q: Can you sing?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you sing well?
A: Pretty well, yeah.
Q: If you could sing them as well as the originals, which three songs would you choose?
A: “Rabbit Heart” by Florence + the Machine, “Angel Standing By” by Jewel [ and “Zombie” by the Cranberries. Those ladies can sing!
Q: Television you absolutely will not miss. Ever. And why?
A: So You Think You Can Dance. I briefly danced Latin ballroom in college, and I’ve always loved dancing and the emotion it can evoke. The skill and dedication it takes to cope with what those competitors endure is amazing. And, frankly, my music collection would be stale as old bread if not for using SYTYCD to find new tracks!
Q: Television you wish was still around?
A: Firefly. And Battlestar Galactica. I don’t generally consider myself a sci-fi fan, probably because I don’t read the genre, but I’ve always loved it when adapted for television and film. The toughest, worthiest, most versatile female characters seem to come from science fiction, and having strong female role models was really important to me when growing up.
Q: Which romance novel is so good that makes you want to curl into a ball and weep for ever, ever being able to write that well?
A: Whispers of Heaven by Candice Proctor, who currently writes historical mysteries as C. S. Harris. That book… Gah. It’s like an architect aspiring to outdo the Eiffel Tower!
Q: Would you pick a favorite paragraph from STARLIGHT to share with us? Set it up, if necessary.
A: Astronomer Alex takes Polly to see the Northern Lights, and it turns out she isn’t the only one who finds it astonishing:
Alex looked to the sky once again. Being able to name each star held nothing to the way he saw the aurora anew. Through her eyes. He had wanted to show her a natural marvel, to give
them both something beautiful to sustain them through what promised to become an ugly few weeks. Instead, she had given him a gift. He saw color like a field of flowers and movement like a dancing angel. Science fell away to reveal only beauty. When he could breathe again, he unconsciously mimicked her soft exhale.
Q: If you’ve been on memorable vacations, which stands out as a favorite?
A: My husband and I took out first post-children vacation in the Riviera Maya in Mexico. It was well after midnight in January, which meant it was relatively chilly by the water. We’d intended to lie on a canopied beach mattress and watch the ocean for a little while, but we wound up falling asleep there, wrapped up together.
Q: What’s next for you?
A: After RT BookReviews 4½ Star Top Pick STARLIGHT hits the shelves, I’ll be looking forward to the release of HIS VERY OWN GIRL [ a historical romance set in World War II. It’s not women’s fiction. It’s not literary fiction. It’s a genuine romance, complete with sexy times and a happy ending. Look for it September 4th as a Pocket Star digital original novel. I cannot wait to see how readers respond!
I’ll also be launching a new co-written pseudonym, Katie Porter, with my long-time friend and critique partner, Lorelie Brown. Our "Vegas Top Guns" series of contemporary erotic romances will launch from Samhain on July 31 with the release of DOUBLE DOWN, which is also a RT BookReviews 4½ Star Top Pick. Two more from the series, INSIDE BET and HOLD ‘EM, will follow in August and September. You can learn more about these and future books at our website [
Q: Where can we find you on the internet?
A: At my website, on Twitter and on Facebook
Q: Would you like to give away a book today?
A: Absolutely! I’ll give away a copy of STARLIGHT, and I’ll ship anywhere. Just give me your kookiest random question. I’ll answer the best I can!
Thanks again to Smexy Books for having me!
Thanks Carrie! Contest open until June 30th.
Ok, kookiest random question: what’s your favorite sports team (if you like sports)?
Also, what’s your easiest meal to make when you’re rushed for time?
What’s the last movie you saw at the theater and did you like it?
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What is your favourite junkfood?
If you could have a supernatural sidekick, what would it be?
If there was one type of food that you had to choose to eat for the rest of your life, what food would it be?
Which celeb you want to be stranded in an island with? :D
What’s your favorite TV show? Thanks for the chance to win!
Hi Carrie, congrats on your new release! :-D
I would like to ask which dwarf is your favourite from Snow White’s 7 dwarves? ;-)
My question is: What is your favorite animal?
What is your favorite food.
Kookiest question? If you could be a sock, what color would you be, and why?
Or…..
If you were Princess Leia, would you still have kissed Luke Skywalker in Star Wars if you knew he was your brother?
if you must insert a pet in your book, not the cute kind like dogs, cats or birds, what animal would that be? sheep, pig, lizard or else?
Congrats on the newest release!!! Thanks for a fun interview :)
Ok… ummm…. shoes, sandals or barefoot?
P.S. We are absolute kindred spirits b/c I loved Firefly and BSG!!!
What’s the best way to bring a little of your books into the life of an average housewife?
Who is your favorite male singer?
what is the most dangerous thing you have done in your life?
Where’s the craziest place you’ve ever been caught doing something you shouldn’t? (wink)
To which deceased singer would you love to go to a concert, if possible?
Congrats on your new release and thank you for the giveaway.
Did you have a high school crush… on one of your teachers?
I had to ask, we are all such romantics at that age and when I look back now I wonder.. why him lol :)
If you could choose a single magical power (super power?) what would it be?
If you could live inside a movie, which would you pick and why?
LOVED the interview, and am looking forward to reading Starlight like crazy!!
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Would you do it again?
What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?
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CONGRATS on your new release!
What’s your favorite look on a man…
Boxers or Briefs?
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What is your biggest regret?
What’s the kookiest prank that you ever pulled?
Do you like cheese? If so, which kind is your favorite?
whats your favorite dog breed ?
What’s the one candy bar you can’t pass up if you are waiting in line at the register?
what is your favorite series on tv
Since you’re a SYTYCD viewer, what genre(s) do you like besides ballroom?
Thanks for the giveaway.
Favorite pizza topping?
If you could change into any animal at every full moon which animal would you want to be?
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Favorite ice cream topping?
Lol, I was hoping you would be answering those questions! My question: do you wear shoes while writing?
Here is a strange question, If you could see into the future, would you write a series about the what you saw or would you ignore your predictions?
What is your favorite thing to do in the winter?
If you could be a lover with a nonhuman lover, who would you choose?
What is your favorite snack?
Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob?
What question did you wish people wouldn’t ask you?