Interview with Author Madelyn Hill by Stacy Hoff

Today on Nights of Passion, I’m featuring a fabulous writer, Madelyn Hill!

Madelyn, Please tell us a little about yourself.

I’m a mom, wife, and writer just living life to the fullest. I’m married and have two college girls and one son in high school. We love to watch sports (especially when our children are playing), cook, and go to the movies. Life is exciting, exhausting, chaotic and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

You sound like a busy lady. How did you manage to get started writing?

I started my professional career as a Mechanical Engineer, which has influenced my love for technology. I remained in the field for almost 5 years. Then after the birth of my second child I stayed home with for 10 years and began writing.

As my children grew, I went back to school to become an English teacher. I currently work as an Instructional Technology Specialist in which I work with teachers and student to integrate technology into the classroom. My position helps me meld teaching and my love for technology.

What genre(s) do you write?

I continue to write historicals today, as well as dabbling in contemporary and young adult. But I keep going back to the British Isles with those brawny Highlanders and strong heroines.

Brawny Highlanders are definitely in vogue nowadays. Do you have to spend a lot of time researching these types of books?

The internet has made writing historicals much easier. In the past I used to copy reams and reams of research and now, I search and confirm 3 times in a fraction of the time. I think the elements I love about writing historical is the history and research. In my current novel, Wolf’s Castle, there are unusual elements such as alchemy which I stumbled upon during research and it helped me plot my novel. I’m constantly looking for different or unusual historical facts to bring into my stories. Even in my contemporary and young adult novels, I like to bring in a bit of history and something unique for the characters or plot.

How has your diverse professional background helped you as a writer?

My other careers have helped my writing career in many ways. With my technology knowledge, I can build a website from scratch using code and I am always learning about different tools and technologies that will help with social networking, the writing process, and promotional materials. I think nothing of going to Google Earth to take a “closer” look at a location so I can gather the details in my writing. In addition, my English background obviously helps with the writing process and my love of reading.

Please give us a book blurb about your current release

  Current Release: Wolf’s Castle (Soul Mate Publishing)

Can he forget the past and embrace the future? He’s the beast of Lomarcan Castle. Tortured, angry, and bound and determined not to allow Vivian Stuart to invade his lair. Lord Galen Maclean refuses to be endeared to the lovely woman who has landed on his island looking to study alchemy. The island possesses secrets, secrets too horrid to share with the gentle woman. However, her beguiling nature brings light to the darkness of the castle and edges into his heart.

Can she tame the beast within him to gain his love? She was stranded on a remote island, her father dead and dishonored by her betrothed. Still, the lovely Vivian Stuart wears her heart on her sleeve and strives to redeem Lord Maclean. She knows his heart is good and the castle can be filled with love. Through science she learns more about the troubled lord and slowly but surely, the torture lord’s icy heart begins to thaw as Vivian shares the magical healing power of love.

Sounds great! Any works in progress?

There are two, actually. Here are some short blurbs about them:

For The Love Of A Gypsy (Soul Mate Publishing)

Torn between love and the duty to protect her secrets, Gypsy Martine Petrulengo fights her attraction to Lord Declan Forrester. Accused of a heinous crime, Lord Declan Forrester is a man trying to prove his innocence and refuses to fall for the beguiling Martine. Together Martine and Declan fight injustice and prejudice as they fall in love despite the forces working against them.

Current Work in Progress: Heather In The Mist

Lady Rogan Cameron fights for the right to choose her husband, yet finds herself betrothed to two men in a matter of a fortnight. Sir Ian Albright wants nothing to do with Scotland or the bewitching Lady Rogan. At every turn, he fights the growing attraction while he helps Clan Cameron find the infidels who have stole from the clan and injured men. Together they work to save the clan, while their hearts become more entwined they find fighting their love for each other may prove futile.

Any interesting facts about you to share with our readers before you go?

Sure, I’ll give you three of them:

(1) I’m a horrible speller (ironic, I know.)

(2) I moved from Rochester, Michigan to live in Rochester, New York

(3) Can still do the splits even though I’m in my mid 40s

Wow, I’m in my mid-forties, and trust me, I sure as heck can’t do that! Last question, how do you readers connect with you? Twitter? Facebook? Blogs?

I love to hear from readers! Here’s all my contact info:

Website: http://www.madelynhill.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madelyn.hill.94

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorMaddyHill

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/madelynhill68

Amazon Link:

Wolf’s Castle: http://amzn.to/1qzxvbq

Thank you, author Madelyn Hill, for your time. Wolf’s Castle is going on my TBR list!

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About Stacy Hoff

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Her contemporary romance, Desire in the Everglades is available on Amazon now. http://www.amazon.com/Desire-Everglades-Stacy-Hoff-ebook/dp/B00NFSMCYG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410289138&sr=8-1&keywords=desire+in+the+everglades.

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