Interview: Sara Humphreys author of 'Untouched'

Hello !  This is not a genre I usually read or review so I was excited to try a taste of Paranormal Romance.  I am so excited that Sara Humphreys was kind enough to answer a few questions about her new novel, Untouched . Please read the interview below.  I have TWO copies of Untouched available to American and Canadian readers so please leave a comment below and I will draw two names :)

1.     The Amoveo have surprising gifts—if you could have just one gift what would it be?
  SH:That’s a tough one but I’d probably go with telepathy. I think it would so cool to be able to have secret, intimate conversations with a lover in the middle of a crowded room.

2.     You are also a seasoned actress; did your tenure in television inform the way you write fast-paced scenes? Are the two mediums very dissimilar when approached from a creative standpoint?
SH: I haven’t worked as an actress in many years but there are certain similarities from a character development stand point. I got back into writing because I craved a creative outlet. Building worlds and developing characters is something you do as an actor as well. When diving into the mind of a character, it’s important to understand where that person came from because that drives where they’re going.

3.     If you were to write in a genre other than paranormal romance, what would you like to try your hand at?
SH: I’d probably go for contemporary romantic suspense or delve into the YA pool. You never know….

4.     Ok, can I just say how much I loved a "big-boned", normal looking heroine who attracted a sexy fox (literally)! Can you speak to this empowering choice?
SH: Easily. I am a “big-boned” gal. I was at my heaviest in my early teen years—I tipped the scales at about 230 pounds but by the end of high school, I’d lost quite a bit of weight. I’ve struggled with my weight for my entire life and I’m sure I always will but I never let it stop me from going after what I wanted. I enjoy writing imperfect heroines and heroes…who the hell wants to read about someone who’s perfect?

5.     What is currently on your night-table (or e-reader?)
SH: Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton.

6.     I loved the New Orleans portion of the setting as I recently took a vacation there and think it works well for supernatural stories laden with portentous clouds. Can you speak to how the city inspired you creatively?
SH: My husband and I have visited New Orleans several times and stayed at the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter.  We love it there and I feel like no matter how many times we go, we always find something new to see. It’s a city rich with history, mystery and color. In fact, we’re going back next week for a signing at the Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone. I can’t wait!

7.      Finally. Casting call! Who would you cast in the film version of 'Untouched'?
SH: Plus size model Crystal Renn would be perfect as Kerry and Joe Manganiello, the hot werewolf on True Blood, would be a dynamite Dante. *sigh* A girl can dream….

My thanks to Sara for writing a spicy novel and for SourceBooks for providing a review copy.

UNTOUCHED BY SARA HUMPHREYS – IN STORES APRIL 2012

She should be seen, but never touched…

Kerry Smithson's modeling career ensures that she will be admired from afar, which is essential since mere human touch sparks blinding pain and terrifying visions.

Every good model needs a heavenly bodyguard…

Dante Coltari is hired to protect Kerry from those who know who she is—or more importantly what she is—and want her dead because of it. Nothing could have prepared him for the challenge of keeping her safe. But, strangely, his lightest touch brings her exquisite pleasure rather than pain, and Dante and Kerry have an otherwordly connection that might just pull them through.

“Red-hot love scenes punctuate a well-plotted suspense story that will keep readers turning pages as fast as they can.”

—Publishers Weekly Starred Review

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sara Humphreys has been attracted to the fantasies of science fiction, paranormal, and romance since her adolescence when she had a mad crush on Captain Kirk. An actress and public speaker, Sara lives with her husband--who is very considerate of her double life--and four amazing boys, in Bronxville, New York. For more information, please visit http://sarahumphreys.com, Like her on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Amoveo and follow her on Twitter