When I first started writing historical erotic romances, I had no real plan as to exactly where their settings would be. I mean, I know I wanted them set in Australia – but where? At the time I was in the midst of doing my family tree, discovering so many new things about the little townships I now take so much for granted and look at so very differently after seeing what they have become. Still it did start me wondering what things – lifestyles, behaviours, cultures – must have been like for my ancestors. This in itself spawned the still ever growing intrigue I have for the townships around where I grew up. Having grown up in a small township in Northern Queensland, Australia, I spent most of my younger years hearing what those overseas thought and seen of my country. I mean, did they really think we all had pet kangaroos and all walked around wearing hats with corks hanging from them? Surely not! But I was horrified to discover that so many people really did see Australians this way. And it was this that finally made my mind up as to where my stories should be set. So began the unveiling of Faye Hall and the passion filled, mystery driven, suspense filled dramas that I write. Each book Red Sage has contracted (along with the hundred or so half written still sitting on my computer) are set in a small township in North Queensland, Australia. These townships now looked at as being so trivial, and near non-existent to the international eye, have had a breath of life put back into them, showing the great histories they once had. These townships that are mostly now small mining or farming areas, were once great townships, full of as much history and glamour as those back in England or even early American settlements. Bearing in mind that my works are primarily erotic romance, I have still strived my best to stay true to the histories of these little towns. I’ve also researched widely to be able to include certain things singularly Australian to try and bring my readers something so much more truthful than the stigma Australia is often given. I enjoy what I write, and I have found the research I’ve had to do for historical accuracy so intriguing. I have learnt so much about my country by writing my books, and I hope that my readers have been able to learn and enjoy this with me. My new release, She’s A lot Like You, will be available from Red Sage Publishing April 2014. My debut book, My Gift To You, is currently available from both Red Sage and Amazon. She's A Lot Like You
Willow Jameson knew nothing of her family’s past or their connection to the Morgan family when she first met Re Morgan. All she had seen was his ruggedly handsome appearance, his gentle words luring her into his strong embrace. What she found was a passion beyond compare. She couldn’t have foreseen the lies and family betrayal that would inevitably rob her of the man she loved and forever change her life. TEN YEARS LATER Willow returned to the town life she loved so much, no longer ignorant to those who had separated her from the man she’d loved. She was back now to make those responsible pay for all they’d taken from her. In her search what she found was the hardened man Re Morgan had become… …a man whose mere glance reignited a passion she had thought long since forgotten. Re Morgan had left a horde of jilted lovers in his trail. When he saw Willow again across the crowded dancehall, he wanted nothing more than to add her to this list. Re wanted little more than a short, heated affair. What he became involved in was far more scandalous than he could have ever imagined.
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I enjoyed reading your posting today, and it's always exciting to learn a little about the background to an Authors' books. It gives a little extra meaning to them, before you even open the cover!! I've never visited Australia, but I'm sure that you're about to give all of us quite the lesson, with your first book, and the rest of the series. The synopsis sounds quite exciting!!
(Peggy Roberson 10:46am April 7, 2014)