Fresh Chat | Interview with Mia Marlowe about LORD OF FIRE AND ICE

Welcome to Mia Marlowe and her latest release LORD OF FIRE AND ICE. Mia's work has been featured in PEOPLE magazine and one of her books is on display at the Museum of London Docklands next to Johnny Depp memorabilia. Her previous release TOUCH OF A ROGUE was tapped for Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Romances for Spring 2012. Want to learn more? Pour yourself a cup of coffee and listen in to Mia's recent conversation with FreshFiction!

Q: Most of the historical romance world is fixated on Regency England. Why did you decide to write about Vikings?
A: I love the Regency time period. In fact, right now I'm collaborating with New York Times bestseller Connie Mason for a trio of Regency stories due out in 2013. (Check out my Coming Next page for more about the "Royal Rakes" Series!) But I've always been fascinated by Norse culture. Could be because I'm married to a guy of Norwegian descent. Unlike my hero Brandr, who's a blond god-like fellow like Thor, my DH is a "black viking," which means he has dark hair and eyes instead of the usual fair Scandinavian coloring. My DH says it's because the Vikings used to capture the dark-haired women on their raids of the coastal European towns. He assures me the women were all happy to go. ;-)

Q: What makes LORD OF FIRE AND ICE unique?
A: I think the fact that it's a cross-over between historical and paranormal sub-genres marks it as different from many romances. Brandr the Far-Traveled is a fire mage, which means he can call flames from thin air and control the element with his will alone.

The vikings had a concept called "inn matki munr" which means "the might passion." They believed love could be all-encompassing. For Lord of Fire and Ice, we decided to give that bond a deeper mystical connection as well. If Brandr and Katla achieve that level of love for each other, they will be joined so completely they can communicate with only a thought.

Q: How did you come up with the title LORD OF FIRE AND ICE?
A: The fire part is pretty easy to figure out since Brandr has such a special affinity for flame. But if you think ice is talking about the cold Norse winters, you'd be mistaken! It refers to Katla the Black's heart. As the widow of a hard-hearted man who kept a bedslave even while he was married to Katla, she has learned to protect herself. By the time Brandr meets her, she's a veritable ice princess. But he knows how to make her melt.

Q: What's next?
A: I'm delighted to share that I'm bookending the month of July with new releases. LORD OF FIRE AND ICE officially hits stores on July 3^rd. TOUCH OF A SCOUNDREL, the 3^rd book in my Touch of Seduction series, hits the bookstore shelves on July 31^st. Don't let the fact that this title has some related stories put you off. It'll stand on its own.

Q. Where can we find out more?
A: I love connecting with readers. You can find me at: home of Red Pencil Thursday, an online critique group on my blog Facebook Twitter

LORD OF FIRE AND ICE BY CONNIE MASON AND MIA MARLOWE – IN STORES JULY 2012

His Duty is to Fulfill Her Every Desire...

Brandr the Far-Traveled has seen the world and a good many of the beautiful women in it. His bed skills are the stuff of steamy legend, his sword sings death, and he can call up fire from thin air. No one in a hundred years ever thought he could be enslaved through trickery and forced to wear the iron collar of a thrall—least of all him.

Until All She Desires is Him...

Katla the Black isn't just called so for her dark, silky hair. His new mistress has a temper as fierce as a warrior's and a heart as icy as the frozen North. But inch by delicious inch, Brandr means to make her melt...

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Connie Mason is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 novels. She was named Storyteller of the Year in 1990 and received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times in 1994. She currently lives in Florida. Mia Marlowe is a highly acclaimed new voice in romance whose debut novel released in Spring 2011 from Kensington. She lives in Boston, MA. Together, they are working on a new Regency romance series for Sourcebooks Casablanca, the first of which will be in stores in January 2013. For more information, please visit http://www.conniemason.com/, http://miamarlowe.com/ and follow Mia on Twitter, @Mia_Marlowe.

Comments

Boy this sounds like a good book to read....Thanks for the chance to win it!!!! Best of Luck!!
(Bonnie Capuano 11:22am July 5, 2012)

I enjoy historical romance, and to pair it with paranormal sounds like a really good story idea! And, one of my favorite old movies is The Vikings! I'm sure I will love Lord of Fire and Ice!
(Sandy Fielder 11:51am July 5, 2012)

A book about Vikings would be a nice change from all the Regency romances out today. Brandr sounds a bit like Wotan in that he can conjure fire! Would love to read this one :)
(Susan Davco 12:19pm July 5, 2012)

This books sounds really interesting and I plan on reading it. I enjoy historical romances and am currently in the middle of a historical romance series.
(Chelsea Knestrick 12:36pm July 5, 2012)

This sounds like a great read. Regencies are nice but vikings are definitely better! Good luck on your new book.
(Lori Yost 1:08pm July 5, 2012)

Sounds like a great read. Haven't read many viking romance, looking forward to this one.
(Sheila True 1:44pm July 5, 2012)

Looks like a good read. Thanks for the chance to win.
(Mary Hay 2:19pm July 5, 2012)

I agree with the others about combining historical and paranormal genres. What a great idea!
I must say, though, I am still finding it hard to get used to "Mia" instead of "Emily". I guess I need a little bit more time....
(Elaine Seymour 2:20pm July 5, 2012)

Mia, you are everywhere today! :)

I do love historical and paranormal so it's great to read a book with both elements! :)
(May Pau 3:09pm July 5, 2012)

Paranormal and historical combined should be really good.
(Sue Farrell 4:18pm July 5, 2012)

This sounds like a great book with the historical and paranormal romance combined. I haven't read any viking romance, and I'm looking forward to reading this one written by two great authors! Thanks for the chance to win.
(Linda Luinstra 4:23pm July 5, 2012)

ooo this sounds so good! hope I win! thanks tons for the chance to win!
(Angie Lilly 4:58pm July 5, 2012)

Congratulations on "Lord of Fire and Ice"! Love the time period and the plot.
(Joanne Hicks 5:09pm July 5, 2012)

This book sounds amazing!! I can't wait to read it! Great interview!
(Chelsea Brooks 6:42pm July 5, 2012)

I think historical romances have a lot to teach besides love.
(Alyson Widen 6:49pm July 5, 2012)

It's mid 90's here at the lake..What better time to relax and enjoy "Lord of Fire and Ice." Keep writing!
Patricia Pascale
(Patricia (Pat) Pascale 7:09pm July 5, 2012)

I have this on my TBR list. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!!
(Betty Hamilton 7:26pm July 5, 2012)

I like the idea of mixing the paranormal with a viking story; sounds really good.
(Janie McGaugh 7:49pm July 5, 2012)

sounds so good i loveee paranormal books and dramas im so
excited to read this one
(Denise Smith 8:45pm July 5, 2012)

I can remember learning about the Norse way back in school which takes me back years, but it was never like this!! I congratulate you on your awards, and I would love to read your books!! It looks like I have some catching up to do!! Whomever did the artwork on your cover, did a fantastic job!! It caught my eye as soon as it downloaded, which took a few seconds on dial-up. I know your bio said that you've written 50 books, and I hope that you have many more stories in your head and heart. This story sounds so wonderfully enchanting -- part story and part fairy tale. Good luck now and in the future!!
(Peggy Roberson 9:27pm July 5, 2012)

sounds like a very good read. thanks for the draw
(Barbara Studer 9:27pm July 5, 2012)

I could only read part of the interview :( Darn computer. What I was able to read sounds interesting and the author interview was interesting. (Now to cross my fingers and hope this posts)
(Jennifer Beyer 9:38pm July 5, 2012)

What everyone has said so far - I LOVE historicals and paranormals - this is such a great book, I can tell - thank you for the opportunity to win!
(Felicia Ciaudelli 9:57pm July 5, 2012)

I love historical romance and fiction books, especially when they have an element of the supernatural. I'd love to read your new book! :)
(MaryAnne Banks 9:59pm July 5, 2012)

I like the mix of historical and paranormal romance. This sounds like a great book. Thanks
(Kristin Bingham 10:09pm July 5, 2012)

It's been a while since I've read about Vikings - I think it's
time to read this one!
(Diane Sallans 10:59pm July 5, 2012)

This sounds like a great read. Thanks for giving us a chance to win it.
(Carol Woodruff 11:45pm July 5, 2012)

LORD OF FIRE AND ICE looks absolutely wonderful!!
(Mary Preston 12:14pm July 6, 2012)

I recently read a modern-day Viking novel set on an island in the oil-rich North Sea. Shows that the culture never loses its appeal. Sounds like a great read, good luck!
(Clare O'Beara 5:25am July 6, 2012)

Sounds interesting. I'll keep my eye out for this one when I
have the funds.
(Ilona Fenton 1:51pm July 6, 2012)

It has been a while since I last read a viking novel... I love the sound of this book!
(Colleen Conklin 3:02pm July 6, 2012)

Your stories NEVER disappoint and I love your vikings ;-).
Thanks for the giveaway, I have all you books so it would be
great to win one, lol! I assume this is a stand-alone and not
part of a series?
(Lenna Hendershott 4:20pm July 6, 2012)

Lord of Fire and Ice sounds like a must read. I love both yours and Connie Mason's stories. Also looking forward to Touch of A Scoundrel.
(Cathy Phillips 11:29pm July 6, 2012)

The Lord of Fire and Ice sounds like a fantastic story. I can't wait to see how
Brandr melts Katla the Black's heart. :D
(Barbara Elness 12:38pm July 7, 2012)

Sounds like an awesome book. Good luck everyone!
(Kim Cornwell 11:15am July 7, 2012)

I read (like many of us) to escape the present and relax. I love paranormals and
historicals and this sounds right up my street (alleys can be so dirty). Keep on
writing because I love your books and need more.
(Sandra Spilecki 12:43pm July 7, 2012)

I like to stretch my imagination with out of the ordinary stories with strong characters like here.
(Alyson Widen 5:22pm July 7, 2012)

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