Hi everyone. Today I am handing over the site to Clare Dugmore. She is one of our authors in our Beyond Starlight box set. Please check out this character interview she has featured. Also make sure to preorder your copy of Beyond Starlight for 99 cents before November 19th. Click Here to Order!
Thank you for having me on the blog again! I’m very excited, especially as we’re now in Beyond Starlight’s release month.
To whet your appetites for my story, THE STARLIGHT PRINCE, I have an interview with the main characters, Madelyne Grant, a witch from the planet Earth, and Kalas, the Crown Prince of the planet Kralis.
Maddie, what was your intention when casting the full moon spell to reveal your true love?
Witches on Earth are outlawed, hunted and imprisoned. I was scared I’d spend the rest of my life alone, and hiding who I was. My parents kicked me out of home at 18 for being a witch. I needed to know that there was someone out there who would love me for who I am.
Kalas, What drew you to complete the celestial ritual that revealed Madelyne as your fated mate?
As Crown Prince of Kralis, the fated-mate ritual is an aeons-old rite all those in the royal family must partake in when they come of age (which is about 500 years for Kralians, and translates to 25 Earth years). Our God, Korvarith Thalun, choses the perfect partner for every future ruler of Kralis. Korvarith Thalun’s word is law, and must be followed.
Maddie, what was it like to meet Kalas for the first time?
I saw what I thought was a shooting star, so I quickly made my way to the place where I’d cast the spell. Underground, I found a hidden barrow, and within was Kalas -- only his journey to Earth had turned him to stone. I had to find a way to transform him back. It was okay though, from the moment Kalas landed on Earth, he and I have had a psychic connection, and he guided me through the spell to awaken him.
When I did free Kalas from his stone prison, I was stunned by his ethereal beauty. He’s seven-foot tall, with long black hair that shimmers in the light.
Did I mention he was almost naked apart from a loin cloth?!
Kalas, How did you feel when you first saw Madelyne? Did her beauty enchant you instantly, or was there something deeper that connected you to her?
Before travelling to Earth, Korvarith Thalun showed me a vision of Maddie, and I was instantly entranced by her. I recognized her as a witch, due to her red hair, and I found that very appealing. I also loved the gothic makeup she wore. Seeing her dark purple lips made me want to claim her as my own.
Maddie, you’ve faced so much rejection on Earth for being different. How has that affected your ability to trust and accept love from Kalas?
I’ll admit, it’s been a struggle. I keep questioning whether Kalas wants to be with me for ME or because his God has ‘foretold it in the stars’. Kalas promises if I change my mind about our betrothal, he will take me anywhere I wish to go, and that’s reassuring. I just wish there was a clear sign our love is real and not just fate.
Kalas, as the crown prince, how do you balance your responsibilities with your desire to be with Madelyne, especially when she doubts her place by your side?
It’s a tough balancing act -- especially as going against the word of Korvarith Thalun would not only defy my parents, but cause unrest on the whole of Kralis. It might even jeopardise mine and Maddie’s lives. But I’ve never felt this way about someone before. Maddie means everything to me. I want her to be my wife. I want us to have a life together on Kralis.
Maddie, what are your biggest fears about leaving Earth behind and starting a new life on Kalas’s home planet?
My biggest fear is that despite what Kalas has said, the people of Kralis won’t accept a witch as their future queen and they will prevent us from being together. I’m also scared of coming between Kalas and his family. I don’t want to be in a position where I have to ask him to choose between me or his parents.
Kalas, what challenges do you foresee in helping Maddie adjust to life on your planet, and how do you plan to support her through them?
The language difference is one challenge, but hopefully it will be easily resolved due to mine and Maddie’s psychic bond. I can help her understand the language and customs on Kralis. I’m not overly concerned about how the people of Kralis will react to Maddie, and the fact she’s a human witch. Interspecies marriages are encouraged, and there is a planet that’s home to witches very close to Kralis. Additionally, the word of the Kralisn God Korvarith Thalun is law, and anyone would be foolish to defy them.
Maddie, what would it take for you to believe that you’re truly worthy of being with Kalas, beyond just being fated to him?
If he were to choose me, no matter what, even if it meant losing his parents, his position as prince or even his home. I still haven’t decided if I want to marry Kalas and one day become queen of Kralis. But if I decided I didn’t want that life, but still wanted to be with Kalas, it would prove he loved me for who I am if he supported that, even if it went against the word of his God.
Kalas, given that Maddie struggles with feeling unworthy of your love, what are you doing to show her that your love goes beyond the bond of fate?
I continue to use words and actions to show Maddie I love her. I continue to reassure her that she is the most important person in the universe to me.
Thank you for answering my questions, Maddie and Kalas. I hope readers enjoy seeing your story unfold in Beyond Starlight.
***ABOUT THE BOOK***
The Starlight Prince
A love story written in the stars.
Hunted for being a witch, Madelyne longs for somewhere to belong and performs a full moon spell to find her true love.
Across the galaxy, Kalas completes the aeons-old celestial ritual to show him the location of his fated mate. Enchanted by Madelyne’s beauty, Kalas flies to Earth to find her.
And, with nothing left for her on Earth, Madelyne agrees to accompany Kalas to his home planet.
But as Madelyne adjusts to her new life, old doubts linger, and she just cannot understand why someone like her would be worthy of the crown prince.
Madelyne has spent her entire life being told she doesn’t belong, and now Kalas must convince her it’s more than just ‘fate’ that makes him want to claim her as his own.
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Beyond Starlight
An Alien Fated Mate Box Set
Limited Edition Collection of SciFi Romance Authors
To the deepest reaches of the galaxy these warriors will fight to find their fated mates.
When their females find themselves at their lowest point, they will twist the fabrics of existence and everything changes. Their loyalty to each other will be tested by many obstacles, and they will fight or die to be together. Fated mates happen once in a lifetime, but will their bond be strong enough to stay together until the end.
Find out by reading this limited edition box set filled with space, adventure, and fated mates between species never seen before on Earth.
Featuring stories by Diana Dawn, Luna Jade, Kat Parrish, Susanna Eastman, Demelza Carlton, Katrina S.Karter, Danielle Forrest, and Clare Dugmore.
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*** ABOUT THE AUTHOR ***
Clare Dugmore
When Clare was younger, they believed faeries lived at the bottom of their garden. As an adult, that translated into a love for all things weird, be it faeries, vampires, witches, aliens and other non-human beings.
For Clare, reading and writing have always been an escape, and through their writing, they hope to offer an escape to others too. Right now, their books are spicy reads, focused on sexy non-humans.
Through their love of books and writing, Clare's ultimate goal is to create a community of like-minded creatives who come together to encourage, support, and celebrate not only each other but also causes that are important to them. This can be seen through Clare's support of charity anthologies and fundraisers.
Clare is a forty-something, married, parent of two. In their spare time, they enjoy binge-watching shows with their partner, spending time with their two sons, playing video games, and crafting.
You can learn more about Clare and their stories at their website www.claredugmore.com
*** AUTHOR NOTE ***
I’m currently looking for participants for the cover-reveal and pre-order blitz for The Starlight Prince, and would love your help: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehExsLdoEY4NEkJ5ZGIiLlJHiMySYKD8_r6Kv_cWL2F6uJ6g/viewform
Additionally, between now and November 19th, I am running a Rafflecopter Giveaway with prizes that include a signed copy of Beyond Starlight and a signed copy of the Starlight Prince. You can enter the giveaway here: https://claredugmore.com/giveaway
And, if you’re interested in a spicy prequel novella to accompany THE STARLIGHT PRINCE, you can claim your FREE copy of THE ADVENTURES OF JOSAIN JOVENNE by subscribing to my mailing list: https://claredugmore.com/newsletter
Don’t forget, Beyond Starlight: An Alien Fated-Mates Collection Releases on November 19, and you can pre-order it now at https://books2read.com/beyondstarlight
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