Tell
us a little bit about your newest release.
Palace
of Scoundrels is the second book in my Two Thrones series and a
sequel to Empress of Storms. Which was supposed to be a standalone,
except that so many people asked, “Where’s the sequel” that I
decided to go ahead and write one. Now I have a third book in mind as
well as two novellas, one of which was entirely inspired by Rory
McCann. Whee!
I was definitely delighted when I saw there was a sequel! I can understand people begging for more. Was
there any part of this story you found particularly tough to write?
If so, why?
It’s
fairly intricate from a political point of view. Politics tend to
make my teeth itch so delving into the political game powering the
plot took a fair amount of effort.
Is
there any part of this story you absolutely love, and why?
The
banter. I love writing good banter, and I love using it to show how
Matthias and Danaë have not only remained in love, but grown
comfortable with each other over the months.
Do
you have a favourite genre to write in?
Science
fiction erotic romance. So yeah, this is something of a departure.
I bet! And on that note then, are
there any genres you haven't tried yet that you really want to?
I’m
currently taking a crack at straight historical romance. I’ve done
historical stories before, but always with speculative fiction
elements. My current WIP is set in Weimar Republic-era Berlin, so
doing all the research for that was fascinating.
Oh yeah, I love reading historical biographies, but I've not yet had the nerve to try writing historical fiction. Good luck! Who
are your biggest influences – they don't have to just be literary
ones!
Literary
— Sir Terry Pratchett, Kage Baker, and Madeleine L’engle. For
reader interaction, it’s Jeffrey Combs — he’s long been one of
my favorite actors, and back in 2009 I got the chance to meet him and
speak with him for a half hour. He was utterly charming, gracious,
and put me at my ease, and that’s what I try to give back to anyone
who interacts with me.
If
you could have dinner with any three writers, living or dead, who
would they be?
Sir Terry (he was a personal friend and I miss him), Lewis Carroll, and
Lois McMaster Bujold. Man, that would make for some interesting
dinner conversation.
Are
there any books you can just read over and over again and never get
sick of?
The
Outlander series, Kage Baker’s Company series, the Vorkosigan
series, Tiffany Reisz’s Original Sinners series. Can you guess that
I like series?
If
you could recommend any book (beside your own) to everyone reading
this, what would it be?
Damon
Suede’s Hot Head. Just an absolutely perfect book.
The tough question now. Tea
or coffee?
Neither
— I don’t like hot drinks.
Shocking revelation from Nicola M Cameron! You read it here first. Apart
from writing, what are your great passions in life?
Making
stuff (the maker gene is strong in my family), my delightfully wacky
husband, and environmentalism.
What
else are you working on right now? What's up next from you?
I’m
currently finishing up a MMF historical erotic romance titled Behind
the Iron Cross that’s set in the aforementioned Weimar
Republic-era Berlin. After that I have a dubcon erotic romance titled
Do No Harm, and after THAT is going to be a straight-out sex
comedy set in the court of Louis XIV called The Chevalier. So,
yeah, I pretty much have the rest of 2016 and the beginning of 2017
mapped out.
So now you know a bit more about Nicola, let's take a look at PALACE OF SCOUNDRELS!
Spring
has sprung in the island kingdom of Hellas, and with it come thoughts of young
love and fruitful fields. But with no signs of an occupant for the royal
nursery, Queen Danaë is starting to worry about her own fertility. Her concerns
aren’t helped by the arrival of the legendarily conniving Dowager Queen Atilia
of Illium–or the woman’s handsome grandson Prince Marcus, on the run after
being accused of poisoning his older brother.
In
the neighboring kingdom of Ypres, Danaë’s royal husband Matthias is dealing
with dangerous family politics and a wolfish duke who has kidnapped a young
noblewoman for immoral purposes. Or has he? Can Matthias ward off the threat of
civil war, outwit his relatives, and deal with a charming rival in his wife’s
own palace?
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