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Guest Author Carrie Lofty and Giveaway

June 27, 2012 by Mandi 41 Comments

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?

Starlight (The Christies, #2)

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!

Double Down (Vegas Top Guns, #1)

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.

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  1. Rebe says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    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?

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  2. Danni T says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    What’s the last movie you saw at the theater and did you like it?

    danni0113(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. Lobo says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    What is your favourite junkfood?

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  4. Barbara Elness says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    If you could have a supernatural sidekick, what would it be?

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  5. Rosie says

    June 28, 2012 at 12:24 am

    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?

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  6. ladymilano says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:20 am

    Which celeb you want to be stranded in an island with? :D

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  7. Natasha says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:53 am

    What’s your favorite TV show? Thanks for the chance to win!

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  8. Stella (Ex Libris) says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:58 am

    Hi Carrie, congrats on your new release! :-D

    I would like to ask which dwarf is your favourite from Snow White’s 7 dwarves? ;-)

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  9. Maureen says

    June 28, 2012 at 7:34 am

    My question is: What is your favorite animal?

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  10. Shannon Baas says

    June 28, 2012 at 8:12 am

    What is your favorite food.

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  11. Elizabeth H. says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:46 am

    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?

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  12. sienny says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:49 am

    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?

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  13. erinf1 says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:56 am

    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!!!

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  14. Liene says

    June 28, 2012 at 11:35 am

    What’s the best way to bring a little of your books into the life of an average housewife?

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  15. Victoria Zumbrum says

    June 28, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Who is your favorite male singer?

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  16. Dung Tran, I says

    June 28, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    what is the most dangerous thing you have done in your life?

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  17. Deb@Debbie's Book Bag says

    June 28, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Where’s the craziest place you’ve ever been caught doing something you shouldn’t? (wink)

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  18. ClaudiaGC says

    June 28, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    To which deceased singer would you love to go to a concert, if possible?

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  19. Diana Stanhope says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    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 :)

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  20. Heather Turner says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    If you could choose a single magical power (super power?) what would it be?

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  21. Chelsea B. says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    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!!

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  22. Diane Sallans says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Would you do it again?

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  23. Renee G says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  24. Yadira A. says

    June 28, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    CONGRATS on your new release!

    What’s your favorite look on a man…
    Boxers or Briefs?

    yadkny@hotmail.com

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  25. Shirley Chamberlain says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:34 am

    What is your biggest regret?

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  26. Judith (from Israel) says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:56 am

    What’s the kookiest prank that you ever pulled?

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  27. Margot S. says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Do you like cheese? If so, which kind is your favorite?

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  28. crystle tellerday says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:58 am

    whats your favorite dog breed ?

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  29. dario says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:25 am

    What’s the one candy bar you can’t pass up if you are waiting in line at the register?

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  30. christal c willdebbie says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    what is your favorite series on tv

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  31. Shel says

    June 29, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Since you’re a SYTYCD viewer, what genre(s) do you like besides ballroom?
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  32. Ed Nemmers says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Favorite pizza topping?

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  33. Laurie Emerson says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    If you could change into any animal at every full moon which animal would you want to be?
    lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

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  34. Marissa M says

    June 30, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Favorite ice cream topping?

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  35. aurian says

    June 30, 2012 at 3:52 am

    Lol, I was hoping you would be answering those questions! My question: do you wear shoes while writing?

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  36. Erin Cook says

    June 30, 2012 at 8:21 am

    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?

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  37. Brenda Elsner says

    June 30, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    What is your favorite thing to do in the winter?

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  38. Veronica Garrett says

    June 30, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    If you could be a lover with a nonhuman lover, who would you choose?

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  39. trisha mckee says

    June 30, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    What is your favorite snack?

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  40. shirley zolenski says

    June 30, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob?

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  41. bn100 says

    July 1, 2012 at 12:51 am

    What question did you wish people wouldn’t ask you?

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