Character Interview: Eva Kenward from Once Upon A Montana Christmas @alannalucas27 #RLFblog
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| Once Upon A Montana Christmas |
Title Once Upon A Montana Christmas
Genre Historical
Romance
Romance
Author Name Alanna
Lucas
Lucas
Book heat level
(based on movie ratings): R
(based on movie ratings): R
Miss Eva Kenward does
not want to spend another Christmas alone. Leaving Queen Victoria’s
England, she journeys to America in search of an uncle but finds herself
on the rugged frontier of Montana.
And with no money and no acquaintances, the rudest man she has ever met is the
one she must engage. Especially considering the precious bundle in her arms.
not want to spend another Christmas alone. Leaving Queen Victoria’s
England, she journeys to America in search of an uncle but finds herself
on the rugged frontier of Montana.
And with no money and no acquaintances, the rudest man she has ever met is the
one she must engage. Especially considering the precious bundle in her arms.
“Hunt”
Strauss has been fooled before by beauty. So when the ravishing young woman
arrives on his doorstep, he suspects her of ulterior motives. But perhaps the
baby she holds truly is his kin…and when Miss Kenward finds herself stranded
after a hotel fire, he reluctantly agrees to help. Bringing her to his
sprawling ranch, Hunt tries to keep his distance. But the enticing woman and
her enthusiasm for the season soon prove that fairy tale love stories—and
holiday wishes—really can come true.
Strauss has been fooled before by beauty. So when the ravishing young woman
arrives on his doorstep, he suspects her of ulterior motives. But perhaps the
baby she holds truly is his kin…and when Miss Kenward finds herself stranded
after a hotel fire, he reluctantly agrees to help. Bringing her to his
sprawling ranch, Hunt tries to keep his distance. But the enticing woman and
her enthusiasm for the season soon prove that fairy tale love stories—and
holiday wishes—really can come true.
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Interview with Eva Kenward
Tell us about yourself, please.
My name is Eva Kenward. I am
originally from England
where I was a companion to my stepmother’s aunt. It was a comfortable, albeit
boring life. My only relations are a half-brother, and a distant uncle. I love
to read and have always been fascinated with tales of the Wild West.
originally from England
where I was a companion to my stepmother’s aunt. It was a comfortable, albeit
boring life. My only relations are a half-brother, and a distant uncle. I love
to read and have always been fascinated with tales of the Wild West.
What is it that you want, but cannot have?
Authors call this the conflict of the story.
Authors call this the conflict of the story.
I want to be part of my family, but my
stepmother and half-brother have other ideas for my future. I have a distant
uncle in California.
Although he has not responded to my letters, I hope to be reunited with him in
the near future.
stepmother and half-brother have other ideas for my future. I have a distant
uncle in California.
Although he has not responded to my letters, I hope to be reunited with him in
the near future.
What inner doubt causes you the most
difficulty?
difficulty?
I constantly worry that when I finally
succeed in reaching California
and find my uncle that he will have even less interest in me than my dead
father.
succeed in reaching California
and find my uncle that he will have even less interest in me than my dead
father.
What’s your external complication? In the
story world your author created, explain what it is you fear most.
story world your author created, explain what it is you fear most.
My greatest fear is to never find my uncle
and be part of a real family. My life gets considerably complicated when I lose
all my funds, clothing…everything! I am forced to find work while my dream of
reaching California
slips further away.
and be part of a real family. My life gets considerably complicated when I lose
all my funds, clothing…everything! I am forced to find work while my dream of
reaching California
slips further away.
Tell us about your significant other, that
person who makes living worthwhile.
person who makes living worthwhile.
What would that person say about you?
What is your family like?
My mother died when I was a little girl and
my father soon remarried. At first I was excited to have a stepmother, but that
excitement gave way to loneliness. She never had time for me, always too
concerned with the latest soiree or fashionable pursuit. My half-brother was
far worse. He was the heir and controlled my entire existence.
my father soon remarried. At first I was excited to have a stepmother, but that
excitement gave way to loneliness. She never had time for me, always too
concerned with the latest soiree or fashionable pursuit. My half-brother was
far worse. He was the heir and controlled my entire existence.
Are you happy with the way your story ended?
Why or why not?
Why or why not?
More than happy. All my hopes and dreams
came true in the wild west I love so much.
came true in the wild west I love so much.
About the Writer
You
have the length of a tweet (140 characters) to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s
see what you can do.
have the length of a tweet (140 characters) to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s
see what you can do.
I’m a panster learning to plot. I love to
research, but I have to set time limits.
research, but I have to set time limits.
Was
there anything you discovered about this character that was a surprise to you?
there anything you discovered about this character that was a surprise to you?
How willing Eva was to leave a comfortable
life behind in England
and venture into the unknown by herself.
life behind in England
and venture into the unknown by herself.
When
you wrote about this character, what made you the most happy?
you wrote about this character, what made you the most happy?
The simple joy she found in experiencing
Hunt’s family traditions.
Hunt’s family traditions.
Why
do you write?
do you write?
I write because I love to write.
What
do you want to write next?
do you want to write next?
A Regency romance. The central theme is
family, but my hero loses sight of what is most important when he becomes
obsessed with vengeance.
family, but my hero loses sight of what is most important when he becomes
obsessed with vengeance.
Is
there anything you’d like to say to your readers?
there anything you’d like to say to your readers?
I hope you enjoy the story as much as I
enjoyed writing it.
enjoyed writing it.
Author Bio
Alanna Lucas grew up in Southern California.
From an early age, she took an interest in travel, incorporating those
experiences into her writing. When she is not daydreaming of her next travel
destination, Alanna can be found researching, spending time with family, or
going for long walks. Alanna Lucas is a member of the Romance Writers of
America, East Valley Authors, The Beau Monde, and Celtic Hearts Romance
Writers.
From an early age, she took an interest in travel, incorporating those
experiences into her writing. When she is not daydreaming of her next travel
destination, Alanna can be found researching, spending time with family, or
going for long walks. Alanna Lucas is a member of the Romance Writers of
America, East Valley Authors, The Beau Monde, and Celtic Hearts Romance
Writers.
Author Social Media
Website http://alannalucas.com
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4446010.Alanna_Lucas
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Alanna-Lucas/e/B00HPC0MYU/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1392687534&sr=8-1
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