Fallen Angel Reviews would like to welcome Author, Kara Fey. Writer of fun and fierce fantasies!

Please tell us a little bit about Kara, and your private life as the woman behind the Author?

Kara Fey is an intensely passionate woman who is fiercely in love with her husband and three children. At 15 I met my future husband and it was truly a case of love at first sight. We've been together ever since. I teach anamtomy and physiology in the evenings and run after my crazy, vibrant, full-of-laughter children during the day.

Could you tell us about Kara Fey, the Author?

As an author, I am obsessed with perfection. I edit, and edit, and edit, and edit... A story is never perfect enough for me. In some ways I'm proud of the driving need to make a tale always better, but the realist in me recognizes that same drive for perfection creates paralysis. It's a delicate balance that I struggle with every time I sit down at the keyboard.

Can you please tell us how you came to write your new Changeling Press release, House of Moons 1: The Seeding, and share the blurb with us?

HOM1- The Seeding started off as a wild idea to dive into the world of hot erotic fiction with one of my critique partners, Aubrey Ross. We challenged each other to push the limits, and we did! :) This series is about a planet where men and women are at war, magic vs. technology. True to human nature, the call to mate is strong, irresistable, and HOT. The first in the series, THE SEEDING is available now. The next two are contracted and coming soon! Here's the blurb...



House of Moons 1: The Seeding

Hana, Second Daughter, House of Moons is forced to participate in her first Seeding Ritual, or be executed. The sight of the virile warrior they have strapped to the table steals her breath, and the pleasure of her ride inspires a forbidden desire...to keep him for herself. When she learns he is to die at the hands of her enemies, she risks her own life, and her future, to save him. Hana discovers, too late, that Kiel Lonrev is no mere mortal. He's a sorcerer with only one thing on his mind...conquering her! Will they learn the value of love and forgiveness -- before it's too late?

House of Moons 2: The Shadow by Kara Fey (erotic romance)

Charla, First Daughter of Lore, is enraged when she receives a plea for help from an old enemy who kidnapped a Cross-World sorcerer. Ordered by the Queen to track her down and bring her home, Charla is not prepared for the magic, or the men, she finds outside of her world.

Padraic, half pirate-half royalty, has a mission of his own, and he is more than adept enough to turn the tables on her. He is a Shadow Master, feared among even the elite of his world.

The huntress becomes the hunted, forced to run from slavers who would sell her to the highest bidder. Padraic offers to help. But will he bring her salvation, or betray her to his people. Can a warrior bred to hate learn how to love?

House Of Moons 3: The Slave by Kara Fey (erotic romance)

Wild and unpredictable, Princess Kamara Lonriev has allowed everyone to believe she's been captured by intergalactic slavers. In fact, she is setting a trap. She'll do anything to make sure she gets her man, including manipulate and destroy every man she meets -- with magic. If sex is a weapon, she's decided it's time to use it. With the blood of sorcerer kings running in her veins, pity the man who gets in her way.

Goddess help the man who tries to tame her!

How many books do you have planned for the House of MoonsSeries?

There are 5 books planned in this series. Book 2 is Charla and Padraic's story. She is sent out by the queen to track Hana down and bring her home. He is a shadow master(a powerful sorcerer who can become a "shadow" in someone else's mind), and decides he wants to keep her. Sparks FLY! All the HOM series are outlined on my website www.karafey.com After that, I think it will be time to explore the men on this planet a little more. ;)

When did you decide to take "pen in hand" and write with the intent to publish?

I started writing when I was 11 and haven't been able to stop. Writing as a career didn't occur to me until I was about 20. But I was young, in love, and traveling...so I didn't get serious about it until two years ago.

How did you come up with the concepts for your books?

LMAO! Oh, who the heck knows? Never ever ever question your muse! (That's my philosphy anyway - she might get upset!) Personally, I think I fed my muse too much Star Wars mixed with Johanna Lindsey in my youth.

How many books do you have planned for the immediate future, besides your new series?

I have two series planned. Five books in the House Of Moons series, and another 3 book series based on the royal Cross-World brothers from the House Of Moons. Simmering on the back burner is an erotic, hot, magical, and very dark elf series. Hovering...waiting...waiting... :)

Are you a plotter or a seat of the pants writer?

I can't type a single word without a drawn out plot and map of exactly where I'm going. Sometimes that's a blessing, and sometimes that's a curse. I am NOT a pantser. Can you say - writer's block???? That's what I have if I don't write from a plan.

Do you have any special rituals to help you get in the mood to write?

Oh yes! A hot cup of Irish tea, firplace on, laptop open, kids in bed, and quiet! Quiet, quiet, quiet...That's my idea of heaven!

How do you know what to name your books or the characters?

This may sound strange, but most of them TELL ME their names. The others I give a name with a meaning based on their character and their role in the book. I have a book of 30,000 names with meanings in all different languages. I LOVE that book.

Are there any genres or sub-genres that you will not write? Why?

Yes, I can't write demons or any kind of demonic/satanic thread where people or possessed, etc... Just creeps me out. And I have no interest in writing homoerotica.

Do you have any works in progress? Could you please give us a sneak peak?

- With pleasure!

House of Moons 2: The Shadow By Kara Fey (unedited excerpt)

Stop walking like a warrior, before you reveal yourself!

Sharp and insistent, the command entered her mind and stung. But she allowed her chin to fall a fraction, her shoulders to depress, and her pace to slow. Beneath her cape, her fists tightened around the cold hard runes carved into the hilt of her moon daggers.

Better.

Who are you? She shot back.

If you don't know, why are you hunting me?

Padraic?

Sensual laughter flowed through her, caressed her body, wreaked havoc with her control. He was taunting her! The man knew he was hunted, and he'd set a trap to draw her out into the open. Well, he had a thing or two to learn about battle if he thought it this easily won. The male would be trussed up and stowed away on her Rider for her pleasure.

I assume you have a plan?

Goddess, he was irritating. A plan? Not really. Just an idea.

No? I do. Charla could feel his smug smile and it annoyed her almost as much as his next words. Just play along before you get us both killed.

Then Padraic turned, and the brilliant blue of his eyes stole her breath. "Ah, here she is now."

The Lizard, his guards, and every viscous thug in the market turned their complete attention onto her. Struggling to keep from slapping the satisfied smile from his face, Charla closed the distance.

Padraic watched the angel of death approach him with fury simmering in her eyes. He'd played her. But he'd had no choice. This Moon Warrior was the one his sister had chosen to speak to. She was the one who'd been inside, seen Kamara, talked to her, touched her mind! He couldn't take the chance of losing her. And even though he could hitch a ride in her mind, he couldn't physically track her down with that damn mask she had. He'd suspected that his baby sister would place an order for protection on him, and he'd been right.

A bodyguard had never, ever looked so good. Golden hair flowed in waves to her waist. High firm breasts teased him from beneath the flowing cape she wore. Long legs begged to be spread wide and then wrapped around him. She was tall, strong, a graceful predator with striking features and sea green eyes. Without a doubt, she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. Even better, he caught glimpses of her thoughts. Thoughts of riding his cock! The body part in question rose to attention instantly.

"Come dearest, and choose your gifts." Padraic held out a hand to her, confident that his sister had planted a strong enough compulsion to ensure the warrior's cooperation. She would do anything, anything, to keep him from getting killed.

He was right. Smiling in return, she placed her right hand in his. Fire leapt from her touch to his skin and spread until his body ached. She stepped up to the table and nodded in the direction of the coins still sitting there, the devil's temptation. "What have you done this time, lover?" Her voice was warm honey, sending heat pulsing though his veins. God, how powerful a weapon she would wield if ever she used the voice in earnest...in bed.

"I bought you a present."

Whirling to face him, her fiery green eyes narrowed to slits. "What?"

Lizard spoke from behind her. "Take you pick. He pay for two."

Alarmed and accusing, his warrior turned her full attention back to him. "You bought slaves?"

"Yes." Padraic couldn't resist. He pulled her tall, hard body against his own, crushed her breasts against his chest and demanded, "Aren't you going to thank me?"

The moment she opened her mouth to protest, he claimed it with his own. Lifting his thigh, he forced her legs apart and rubbed her core, held her there, flexed his muscles, released, and stroked a rhythm of need against her flesh. The fire that had invaded his system at her touch exploded through his bloodstream, relentless and hot. Concealed beneath her long cape, he kneaded her ass with his hands and wished they were somewhere he could rip off her pants and ram home. God, he was in pain, so rock hard he was afraid to move lest his flesh burst open at the pressure building in his cock.

"You take two or not?" Lizard's chuckle broke the spell at the exact moment the cold metal of her dagger pressed against his abdomen, reminding him of the danger they were both in. But his warrior didn't respond to the slaver's question. Every muscles in her body was tensed, aching to start a brawl. She was a hairsbreadth away from giving in to the urge.

Choose two. We walk out of here alive, and we save them.

Agreed. Lightly, her hands roamed up the planes of his chest to wrap around his neck. He felt a small prick in his skin, then swayed against her as a momentary jolt of pain rocketed through his brain and stole his balance. The bitch had injected him with something. Probably bots.

Witch.

Yes, I am. No longer was her smile forced, and she was magnificent. He wanted to slap her and devour her at the same time. He could do neither at the moment. They needed to get the hell out of here before whatever she'd injected took him down. She must've read his mind. You've got about twenty minutes.

Until what?

Her fingernail scraped over his nipple through his shirt and his chest muscles jerked in response. Until your magic is useless. Let's go. One wrong move gets us all killed.

The thought of her fighting her way out of here, on her own, left him cold. Whatever potion she had concocted would wear off eventually. Escaping her clutches later wouldn't be a problem...if he wanted to. Smiling, with none of the usual stealth of a Shadow, he flung his consciousness into her mind so he could see what she saw, hear what she heard, and know her thoughts the same moment she did. She turned to the slaver's stage and quickly scanned the minds of the poor lost souls on display. Decisive, she weeded out the humans who were beyond saving and settled on a young pair who still fought Ozera's blinding call. Brother and sister. Young. Neither had seen much more than fifteen cycles. He wasn't sure how she knew the things she did, but he didn't doubt she was correct.

"Those two."

Lizard nodded and motioned for the guards to remove the two from the line. "Done."

Padraic's shifted uncomfortably when she slid off his thigh. Soft and inviting, the cushiony invitation between her legs drew his attention, sliding over him. Every cell she heated with her passing burned for more. Finally, she swung her foot from around his knee and freed herself. His poor cock felt like it had grown to three times its normal size. Try as he might, he couldn't stop the room from spinning, or his magic from flaring, threatening to burst out of his control . Reaching up, she tucked her face into the side of his neck and wrapped her arm around his waist. Dagger poking him in the ribs, lips caressing his skin with velvet heat, she whispered, "Let's go, Prince."

Who was your favorite author as a child, and what was your favorite book?

I LOVE Robin McKinley's The Blue Sword and The Belgariad by David Eddings. For romance, I started out reading Nora Roberts and Johanna Lindsey.

What are your favorite genre's to read?

My first love is anything paranormal. But I read almost everything, depending on my mood. Right now I am finishing up Ayn Rand's ATLAS SHRUGGED. Excellent book. Unbelievable imagery. Before that I read Christine Feehan's new one. Feehan is, far and away, my favorite print author right now. So much hot sex and emotional intensity. She has a gift. E-authors I adore are Kally Jo Surbeck and Cyndi Friberg/Aubrey Ross. They are very talented ladies.

Do you have any bad writing habits?

lololololol...do you really want me to give away my dark secrets? :) Oh, you do? Well, OK. :) Procrastination. If I don't have a deadline - I don't get it done. I edit myself to death. Oh, and sometimes - when the scene is a little TOO steamy - I have to take a break and go find the DH. :) LMAO. *eyebrows wagging*

Is there any advice you would like to offer to aspiring authors?

DON'T QUIT. Go to hear every writer/speaker you can. Every one of them will have some tidbit of knowledge that will help you. And write every day. EVERY DAY. Get in the habit and the creative juices will start to really flow. And most important - find an author's group, even if it's just online. Having the support of other neurotic authors is a blessing. Special thanks to Aubrey Ross - my critique partner extraordinaire. :)

Do you have anything else you would like to add to your interview?

Yes! A special thank you to Kimberly for this fantastic interview! And to tell everyone to go to Changeling Press and check out my book - House Of Moons 1: The Seeding. It's a hot and wild ride, with more to come! HOM2: The Shadow will be coming out soon!

Thank you, Kara, for taking the time out of your busy day to answer our questions! This Interviewer is sure your readers will enjoy and appreciate the time you have spent with us today!


Interviewed by: Kimberly