Valkyrie Slumbering Tour: Interview with author @LillyVanHorn #fantasy #eroticromance
Please welcome Lilly VanHorn to Mark of the Stars. She is a wonderfully supportive author who I’ve recently connected with through various forms of social media, and author hops.
Good day, Lilly! It is such a pleasure to have you here to celebrate your debut story. Tell us about your new release.
LVH: Valkyrie Slumbering is an erotic fantasy about two people searching for revenge who end up finding something much more satisfying.
Describe the heroine in three words.
LVH: Fierce, compassionate, and passionate.
What traits does the hero posses that makes the heroine swoon?
LVH: A respect and admiration for a strong woman and a kind heart.
What was your inspiration for this story?
LVH: Viking lore.
Who is your favorite character from this book? Can you include an excerpt involving this character?
LVH: Grim, he’s oh so yummy. Here’s Kyra’s first glimpse of him:
The man is nearly six feet tall with a broad, muscular frame and dark blond hair cropped unusually short. Such dark hair sets him apart from the sea of wheat colored locks that are natural to my people. There is a certain allure to that darkness. Leather armor stretches tight across his chest, marking him as a warrior. Brilliant blue bracelets of knotwork circle his arms just above his biceps. No, not bracelets, I realize upon closer inspection, but tattoos. I’ve never seen their like.
The long sword across his back speaks of his refinement. His handsome features are accented by blue eyes as bright as sapphires. They are the kind of eyes a woman longs to see hovering over her in the night. My gaze catches on the delicate point of one ear that pushes through his hair. Alfhiem blood and not afraid to show it—that’s a rare and dangerous combination.
Yummy, indeed! How long have you been writing with the hopes of publication?
LVH: Since I was twelve. A looong time.
What genres do you write in, and what appeals to you about those genres?
LVH: Sci-fi and fantasy with erotic elements. I love the possibilities!
I can relate. 
What are you working on now?
LVH: The third novel in the Valkyrie trilogy.
The third already? Look at you go! Are you a plotter or a pantser?
LVH: I’m a bit of a hybrid.
Me, too! What is your favorite book that you’ve read?
LVH: An Unexpected Return, and not just because I’m here! LOL! Seriously, I loved that book. The characters were wonderful and what isn’t to love about a pleasure planet?!
Thank you so much!! What is the best piece of advice you would give to aspiring authors?
LVH: Write all the time, even when on submission to either an agent or publishers. Always look forward to the next book, after you have thoroughly edited the last one of course!
Great advice! Where can my readers find you?
LVH: Blog / Pinterest / Goodreads / Twitter / Facebook
Where can my readers find your books?
LVH: Amazon / B&N (more coming soon)
Thank you so much for visiting with us, Lilly! I wish you the very best with your new story!
