Awesome Romance Author Hywela Lyn

 My awesome romance author this week is fellow Wild Rose, Hywela Lyn! Hwela lives in England and writes futuristic paranormal romance. In her interview, Hywela shares her love of nature and animals,  and how a love of hunky cowboys led her to write about hunky spacemen.  Hywela Lyn shares her third book and newest release  Beloved Enemy.

Take it away Hywela…

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I now live in a small village in England, with my long suffering husband Dave, although my heart remains in my native rural Wales, whose colourful legends and rugged scenery inspired much of my writing. I really miss Wales and my family there and go back to visit as often as I can.

Although most of my writing tends to be futuristic, the worlds I dream up are usually untainted by crowded cities and technology, embracing the beauty and wildness of nature. My characters often have to fight the elements and the terrain itself. However difficult the journey, love will always win in the end.

My debut novel, a science fiction/fantasy romance released by the Wild Rose Press was followed by a sequel Children Of The Mist. A third novel Beloved Enemy, released in March 2016, continues what has now become a series known as The Destiny Trilogy.

I am a member of The Romantic Novelists’ Association (UK) and my local writing group, Chiltern Writers.

What do you do when you are not writing?

I love all animals and am blessed with two horses, a ‘feral’ stable cat, and a rescued terrier, who manages to twist me round his little paw. When I’m not writing, I can usually be found enjoying the outdoors with the horses and dog, tending my small garden, reading, or just eating chocolate!

How did you choose the genre you write in?

I originally wanted to write historical westerns. I love anything connected with the Old West, and of course the handsome, hunky cowboys and beautiful horses had something to do with it!

However at the time, there was no marked for westerns in the U.K. I have always been fascinated by the stars and the idea of space exploration, and it occurred to me that future space explorers could be compared to the pioneers of the old west—brave men and women facing unknown dangers in unexplored territory. I read a lot of books by the masters of science fiction, such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Anne McCaffrey, etc. as well as fantasy such as   Tolkein’s  Lord of The Rings Trilogy and Michael Moorcock’s  Elric—the Stormbringer Saga.

I became captivated with tales of adventures among the stars, and inspired by films like Star Wars and Star Trek,  so decided to try my hand at writing my own brand of ‘space opera’. Inevitably, everything I write turns into a romance and it is so much fun creating adventures in space and on distant planets for a hero and heroine who are destined to fall in love.

What project are you working on now?

I’m departing slightly from science fiction romance, although it’s still ‘paranormal’. I’m combining two of my favourite subjects, horses and homeland, Wales. It’s a ghost story set on  a Welsh horse and pony stud, in the present day—and one of the ghosts is a bit of a match maker.

Are there certain characters you would like to go back to, or is there a theme or idea you’d love to work with?

I do get very fond of my characters. My first book Starquest, started out as a short story, but I got so involved with my main character Jess, I had to write more and it turned into a full length novel. Then I realized one of the minor characters in Starquest had a story to tell too, and I also wanted to find out more about her home planet, so I wrote Children of The Mist, featuring Jess’s friend Tamarith and the planet Niflheim.

One of the main male characters in Starquest lost out in the love stakes, so I gave him his own story in the third novel in what has now become the ‘Destiny Trilogy’, Beloved Enemy. So I have already gone back to these characters, and  I feel this series is now complete—but I have to admit to being rather attached to all the crew of the starship Destiny, as well as the ship itself, so who knows? Never say never!

Do you have any advice to give to aspiring writers?

Finish your first draft while the inspiration is fresh, leave it for a while, and then go back and rewrite and self-edit as much as you can before giving it to a number of trusted readers for  honest feedback. You don’t have to follow their suggestions if you disagree of course, but if several people say the same thing you might be wise to take note. Everyone gets rejections so if at first you don’t succeed – ask yourself if there is anything you can do to improve the story, make any improvements you can, and send it out again. Never give up

Is there anything that you would like to say to your readers and fans?

Just—thank you for buying my books – and a special thank you to everyone who has taken the trouble to write a review, it means so much when someone says they’ve enjoyed something I wrote. If my book enables someone to escape their problems for a few hours, and brings a smile to their face when they reach the ‘happy ever after’, that is the greatest reward, as a writer, I could ever have.

Thank you so much for having me on your blog today, I enjoyed meeting you, and look forward to returning the favour when you visit the ‘Flight Deck.’  

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BELOVED ENEMY

by Hywela Lyn

Cat Kincaid is obsessed with killing the man she believes is responsible for the torture and death of her sister, but when she eventually catches up with him, survival becomes a greater priority than revenge.

Kerry Marchant, haunted by memories, regret, and self-blame, shields himself from the pain of the past by committing himself totally to the starship, Destiny, of which he is part owner. However, the beautiful, red-haired woman who reminds him of his lost love, and who he suspects is working for a corrupt regime, represents a possible threat not only to the ship, but to his heart.

Marooned on an inhospitable planet, they need to work together to stay alive, fighting not only unknown assailants, but their growing attraction. But how can they learn to trust each other when he has vowed never to get close to a woman again, and she made a solemn pledge to destroy him?

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Buy Links

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Kobo |  Barnes & Noble  | Wild Rose Press 

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Find out more about Hywela Lyn and her novels

Website: http://www.hywelalyn.co.uk

Blog: http://www.hywelalyn.blogspot.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HywelaLynAuthor/?pnref=lhc

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hywela_Lyn

 

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