Ask the Author: Elizabeth Hoyt
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Elizabeth Hoyt
Nope. I've had to end the series with NO ORDINARY DUCHESS. I'm truly sorry.
Elizabeth Hoyt
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Elizabeth Hoyt
Yup! All the fairy tales at the beginning of each chapter in my books are written by me...although some are inspired by existing fairy tales or myths.
Elizabeth Hoyt
No, I'm afraid not. I'm busy enough with my new books!
Elizabeth Hoyt
Well, I do write virgins, but there's only so many first time scenes I can write before it gets very, very boring.
I do prefer experienced ladies because then the sex isn't "THAT'S a penis?!" and can be more nuanced.
I do prefer experienced ladies because then the sex isn't "THAT'S a penis?!" and can be more nuanced.
Elizabeth Hoyt
Well, there was the Hellfire Clubs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellfir... which were considered quite scandalous during their time. However, they were scandalous mostly for blasphemy rather than sexual behavior, and the members probably thought themselves much more shocking than they actually were.
Elizabeth Hoyt
No. Not writing Bennet Granville (or Will for those Will fans) because I wrote The Leopard Prince *checks notes* even longer ago than I thought and would have to READ MY OWN BOOK without the ability to make changes. *shudder*
Elizabeth Hoyt
1. Only if you want to read it in order. You lose a few surprises and reveals if you read out of order but those that do don't seem to mind.
2. NO. M/M is one of my escapist reads! If I wrote it, I'd lose my escapism and we ALL need that now.
2. NO. M/M is one of my escapist reads! If I wrote it, I'd lose my escapism and we ALL need that now.
Elizabeth Hoyt
I've done a free short story for Duke of Sin: https://www.elizabethhoyt.com/books/e...
Elizabeth Hoyt
Nope. Poor Peaches and Joseph T. have been on hiatus while I finished When a Rogue Meets His Match. I hope to post a new missive in my April newsletter.
And for those interested, I'm writing Once Upon a Missive, a Maiden Lane novella, exclusively for my newsletter subscribers. Be sure to sign up if you'd like to read: https://www.elizabethhoyt.com/
And for those interested, I'm writing Once Upon a Missive, a Maiden Lane novella, exclusively for my newsletter subscribers. Be sure to sign up if you'd like to read: https://www.elizabethhoyt.com/
Elizabeth Hoyt
Oh at least half a dozen I think. ;-) If you haven't read it already, here's a free epilogue: https://www.elizabethhoyt.com/books/e...
Elizabeth Hoyt
Wow! Good spot! Yup, Serse was one of several of Handel's operas featuring a castrato singer. While writing Scandalous Desires I listened to Serse, Aggrippina, and Partenope sung by modern counter tenors. Gorgeous!
Elizabeth Hoyt
I'm writing Joseph and Peach's story (although I'm terribly behind) for my newsletter readers. It's called Once Upon a Missive. Sign up for the newsletter and you can read it too!
Elizabeth Hoyt
Ooo! Good question. I'd kind of like Jason Momoa for Edward even though he's waaaay too pretty. But imagine him in reading glasses! Have you seen the Mortal Engines film? The lead actress, Hera Hilmar has the kind of everydayness of Anna plus she's pretty kickass.
Elizabeth Hoyt
I'm afraid I've moved on from the Princes Trilogy, Ashton. I won't be writing any more books or novellas for them.
Elizabeth Hoyt
Yes! That's Theirry Pepin and he has a lovely smile which, unfortunately, we really couldn't use for Raphael.
Elizabeth Hoyt
Oh, I LOVED A Charm of Magpies! But one of the reasons I'm on something of a m/m kick right now is because it provides lovely reading escapism for me. If I actually WROTE the stuff it probably wouldn't. So for now I'm going to only have m/m subplots in my books.
Elizabeth Hoyt
Oh, my goodness, yes: STOP READING ABOUT THE INDUSTRY! Yes, it's a good idea for writers to know about the publishing industry, but NOT if it's killing your muse. The same, by the way, goes for social media, conventions, book-signings....really anything that stops you from writing. Here's three things to think about:
1. Other writers are not your competition. Your writing will be completely different from any other person's. You are competing (if you're competing) against yourself.
2. 96% of manuscripts may or may not be rejected, but that has absolutely no bearing on you and your writing. Also? If you don't finish a manuscript you are 100% guaranteed not to be published.
3. Write what gives you joy.
1. Other writers are not your competition. Your writing will be completely different from any other person's. You are competing (if you're competing) against yourself.
2. 96% of manuscripts may or may not be rejected, but that has absolutely no bearing on you and your writing. Also? If you don't finish a manuscript you are 100% guaranteed not to be published.
3. Write what gives you joy.
Elizabeth Hoyt
Hi Nayomi,
First I'm so glad that you've enjoyed the Maiden Lane series! Second, yes, Clara was Godric's first wife. Charlotte is the name of Charlotte & Jane's mother. If I have in in the novella as Clara, then I made a mistake. Mea culpa! And finally, I am working on a new book series that I'm very excited about. I hope you'll like it too.
First I'm so glad that you've enjoyed the Maiden Lane series! Second, yes, Clara was Godric's first wife. Charlotte is the name of Charlotte & Jane's mother. If I have in in the novella as Clara, then I made a mistake. Mea culpa! And finally, I am working on a new book series that I'm very excited about. I hope you'll like it too.
Elizabeth Hoyt
No, but Julia Harper is.
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