Today I am speaking with Louisa Burton.

Hi Louisa! And welcome to Fallen Angel Reviews! It is great to have you with us today. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to answer questions for us. The readers would love to hear something about the writings of Louisa Burton.

Louisa your website is quite intriguing. I read House of Dark Delights, and found it a very interesting read.

Why not tell the readers about House of Dark Delights?

House of Dark Delights exists in a world in which the beings mythologists call Sexual Demons—incubi, succubi, satyrs, and the like—have lived among us for thousands of years. Four such immortals make their home in a secluded French chateau, where the sexual sustenance they thrive on is provided in the form of human visitors, only some of whom know what they're getting into. There’s a fun-loving, hedonistic satyr, a tall blond elf who can change his gender at will, the beautiful Babylonian goddess he loves but can't make love to, and a reclusive djinni who must fulfill the darkest desires of any human he touches.

House is the book I never thought I’d sell, because it’s so different, but it’s been the biggest success of my career. In fact, it’s selling so well that Bantam has already gone back to print. It’s the first book in my Hidden Grotto series of epic erotica.

I believe you have a new release coming soon? Would you like to let us know a bit about it?

The next book in the series, Bound in Moonlight, is comprised of three linked stories set in the chateau that revolve around themes of enslavement and submission. Bound is scheduled for December ’07.

Where do you get your ideas, Louisa, for such delightful tales?

I’ve always loved Victorian erotica, history, and mythology, and the interwoven stories in the books are heavily influenced by those things.

What was your reaction when you got your first contract?

I immediately quit my stultifying job editing law books. I needed an income, but I figured if I had more time to write, I could publish more books and make more money that way—and it worked!

Do you have any unfinished projects sitting around?

Yes, I have a big historical suspense novel set in 19th century New York City, which is half-finished. I’d love to get it published, and I will someday, but I just don’t have the time right now to work on it.

Do you have a character that is especially close to your heart?

I really adore Inigo, my satyr in the Hidden Grotto books. He’s just completely devoted to pleasure, but he’s so sweet. Inigo actually has his own MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/inigothesatyr.

Do you have any habits that you would like to share with the readers?

I get up ridiculously early to write, especially when I’m on deadline, like around 4 a.m. I find that my mind is really creative when I first wake up, and I love it when the house is absolutely quiet and the phone isn’t ringing.

Was there any one person or event in your life that inspired you to write your first book?

My father was a big reader. He loved books, and he passed that passion on to his children.

How would you pen the perfect vacation?

Warmth, water, and no responsibilities. I also love to explore places of historical interest, like old houses, churches, forts, that sort of thing.

Do you have a favorite song that you could listen to over and over again?

“In My Eyes” by Peter Gabriel. It’s just such an intense and beautiful song. Seeing him perform that in concert years ago with African musicians was awesome!

Do you outline your stories or just go with the flow?

I outline them, but not in great detail. I know basically what’s going to happen—the beginning, middle, and end—but I try to keep it loose enough so that the story can evolve naturally.

Have you ever written a screenplay?

No, but I’m a movie-holic.

For Fun: Who is your favorite actor?

I don’t really have one favorite, but I loves me some George Clooney.

Again, your website is quite lovely. Readers who have yet to view Louisa’s website, please visit her at: http://louisaburton.com

Thank you so much for sharing time with us today, Louisa. Anyone interested in reading more about Louisa and her great books, please visit her website to read more about her wonderful works. It has been a pleasure Louisa, and I wish you the best with your writing.

Interviewed by: Linda L.