Welcome
back to the Weird, the Wild, and the Wicked. Today I have the honor of hosting new
adult romance author Morgan Knight with her newest release, Walking Into Darkness. Morgan and I have
known each other for a while and we share the love of the weird and off the
wall. Morgan is graciously offering the chance to win a copy of her book and an
Amazon gift card.
Welcome,
Morgan. Thank you for being with me today.
Thank
you for having me!
What
started you on the path to writing new adult romance?
I’m not
sure why I am drawn to the genre since, cough, I’m a couple years away from the
sucky number 40. Maybe I yearn to stay young. Yeah, I bet that’s correct. I’ve
tried to hold at 29 for years and it isn’t working! LOL. What I enjoy most
about new adult is that I can sprinkle in life lessons I’ve learned. I hope
they are subtle and somehow help younger readers. Or maybe it’s because I’m a
mom and don’t want to see others make the same mistakes. Who knows? I will say
that I am very young at heart and at times can’t believe I’m, cough, close to
40.
Congratulations
on your release of Walking Into Darkness.
Introduce us to the main characters and premise of your story.
The main
character is Samantha Wright, a college graduate who has been unsuccessful at
landing at job. Her life hasn’t been typical and all she yearns for is
happiness and to be accepted the way she is. The premise of the story is her
journey after moving back home and finding out disturbing information about her
family, an ancient prophesy, and a twin sister named Sadie that may or may not
be alive. During her quest to unravel the secrets, Samantha meets William, a
hot priest to be. William wants to be her knight in shining armor and fights
the desire to be more than just Samantha’s friend. As the two delve into the
world of ancient prophesies, Samantha’s life is put in danger, and William’s
oath to the church is as well. All in all, the story is one of finding love,
even with the most unlikely of people. It is also about finding acceptance and
happiness.
Did
anything in particular inspire this story?
I think
the biggest inspiration for this story comes from my own battles when I was
younger. Mind you, I didn’t come from a family like Samantha’s, but I struggled
to find my way, overcome the pain of the past, and all I ever yearned for was
happiness. My road, much like Samantha’s, was full of potholes and detours. My
life has been about self discovery and understanding that although flawed, I’ve
overcome and found my rainbow. I hope the story is a reminder to readers that
there are times when life looks bleak, and at times it seems to continually get
worse, but we should push on, because we never know what life has in store for
us.
That's a great wish. With
your studies of myth and religion, did you discover anything surprising about
yourself?
I’ve
studied history and religions for years. I grew up very southern, attending
services, and yet something has always been missing. My research was an attempt
to understand religion better and how it came about. I wanted to understand why
prayers aren’t answered, why some are destined to be left behind while others bloom
and find happiness. I must say, for years I was a very miserable person. When I
finally realized that my happiness depended on me and myself only, life got
better. I am in control and I take responsibility. Not to offend anyone, but my
research into ancient religions was a real eye-opener. I respect others and
their beliefs, and hope others will respect my decision as well. My life and
outlook changed the day I quit trying to please someone else. So to answer your
question, in my research, I found out that I am Agnostic and it surprised the
hell out of me. I can say with certainty, I’ve been a happier person since I
accepted it.
I'm so glad you found something that fits well with you, Morgan. What
other projects are on the horizon for you that we’re likely to see?
Coming
up will be Sadie’s Story as the
prophesy continues to be revealed and you will learn more about my Gothic
dressed cutie.
That sounds great. Thank you
for joining me today, Morgan, and we look forward to all your upcoming
releases!
Morgan is graciously offering an e-copy of her book to one lucky commenter. She didn't have any specifics, but to be eligible to win, you must leave a comment and follow both mine and Morgan's blogs. The giveaway will run until Friday September 13 2013 at 8:00 pm Pacific time, so comment away. You can follow my blog under the pomegranate on the right sidebar. To follow Morgan's, click on the link.
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EXCERPT
William gently shut the door as I
kicked off my shoes. I felt him behind me and shuddered. He placed his hands on
my shoulders and pressed against my back. Gentle kisses on my neck made me hum
immediately. The heat from his body warmed me and I felt his hard length push
into my back.
“I need you.” William whispered
into my ear.
A rush of wetness built between
my thighs. I allowed a soft sigh to escape when he squeezed both my breasts and
flicked his thumbs over my nubs. Inside I was screaming for more. I reached
around to grab hold of his hips, pulling him tighter to me. We began to move,
rubbing our bodies together, taking as much pleasure as we could from just
touching.
I’ve never wanted anything or
anyone so much. My pulse increased and my breathing came in quick bursts.
William lifted my shirt, taking it off. Without delay his hands were back on my
skin. Everywhere his fingertips touched left my skin tingling. He turned me
around and lowered his mouth to mine. Urgency flooded between us as our kiss
became hungry. We moaned as our tongues slid together, lips pressing roughly
together.
I needed to feel his skin on
mine. My hands tugged his shirt from his jeans. I started to fumble with the
buttons. My fingers trembled so hard I couldn’t even complete the simple task.
Fuck it! I grabbed the shirt and yanked, sending buttons flying. Light pings sounded where they crashed to the
floor. William growled, kissing me harder.
Our hands explored and teased. The
passion between us had built up so much we couldn’t stand it any longer. He
unbuttoned my jeans and shoved them down in one motion. I stepped out of one
leg and got my foot hung in the other side and stumbled. God, I was a clumsy
mess. William caught me and pushed me down on the soft bed. I gasped. I felt as
though my heart would explode.
“Let me help you with those,”
William stated in a voice so deep and thick with passion, my body hummed with
delight.
He slowly pulled my jeans and
panties off, dropping them to the floor. I was mesmerized by the sight of him.
Tall, lean, and built to perfection. His plump lips curved into a sensual grin
as he began to unbutton his jeans. I quivered and watched, almost demanding
that he hurry up. The zipper eased down at a snail’s pace, and my stomach flip
flopped with enthusiasm.
“Gorgeous.” I exhaled the word as
he pushed his jeans and boxers down. Muscles rippled down his stomach, flexing,
delighting my eyes. He was perfection, from his sexy tousled hair, deep
chocolate eyes, and plump lips to his fit and toned body. I dare guess, but if
a god designed William, I was grateful and in awe of him.
William’s erection popped out,
and I couldn’t help but gasp loudly. Hot moisture continued to build at the apex
of my legs. He held himself and lightly stroked his length as I watched. I
wiggled my finger for him to come to me. I scooted back on the bed and he
followed. He crawled forward slowly, with fierce eyes, a predator victorious
with his prey in his sights. He was large and opposing compared to me. The soft
light of the moon highlighted his beautiful features. Tan skin wrapped over his
magnificent body. His wide chest beckoned me to touch. He offered a devilish
grin as he lower his body over mine, trapping me under him.
He stared at me for a
moment as if creating a memory. His sensual eyes flickered with enjoyment
before he nipped my bottom lip, teasing me. I couldn’t take it anymore. I grabbed
his neck and pulled his mouth against mine. We were almost there, finally
naked, in a bed, alone. I wiggled with anticipation when our tongues delved
deep, hungry and wanting. William’s hand began a tortuous glide from my
collarbone down over my breast, easing further to my stomach that clenched
tight. It had been so long since I had been touched so intimately, but nothing
could hold a candle to this experience.
Thanks for stopping by and happy reading!
