Curse of the Blacknoc Witch
by Tori V. Rainn
Genre: Fantasy
Samuel dreamed of being a lot of things, but a monster trapped in a forest realm never entered his mind.
The Blacknoc Curse wasn't supposed to be true, only a children's story meant to persuade them away
from evil. Yet, here he was tasked with hunting cursed kids. There's nothing left for Samuel except the
horror surrounding him.
Layla, a young girl tormented by the same curse, is dropped into the terrifying forest every night, running
from the monsters intent on taking her life. She meets Samuel and vows to save all the children,
especially Samuel, from their torment.
Working together can they defeat the Blacknoc Curse?
Tori V. Rainn is a Texas-based fantasy novelist who is on a lifelong mission to inspire her readers
through the power of imaginative storytelling. During her creative journey, an array of her short stories
have been showcased in various online zines. It all started when she took a writing course at Writer's
Village University, which earned her a Creative Writing Certificate. The moment she penned her first
story, she knew writing was her ultimate calling and greatest passion.
When she isn't crafting thrilling plots, you can find this avid video gamer watching her favorite shows,
collecting unique knives, or going on meditative walks in the heart of nature. She is also a chocoholic
and tea aficionada with an unquenchable sweet tooth. Above all else, Tori enjoys spending quality time
with her loved ones.
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Can you, for those who don't know
you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an
author?
I’m the typical introvert who
couldn’t contain her wild imagination. In my late teens, I started
dabbling in writing. Since I didn’t really know much about writing
I couldn’t really go too far until I took an online writing course
that explained the basics of fiction writing. Once I understood the
basics it was like something clicked within me. I wanted to learn
more and write more. I wrote short stories, and then eventually took
on bigger projects like novellas and novels.
Describe yourself in 5 words or
less!
Laid-back. Goofy. Loyal. Creative.
Pensive.
When did you first consider yourself
a writer?
I think the first time I made it
official was when I decided I wouldn’t treat it as a hobby anymore.
I had to change my state of mind. I wanted to stop dreaming and make
my dream of getting published a reality. I invested more time in
reading about the craft of writing. I tried to write more, even when
I didn’t feel like it. Another process was slowly coming out of my
shell and letting others read my work for feedback. I think it’s
the little steps taken that slowly start to define who I am as a
writer.
Which of your novels can you
imagine made into a movie?
How about my current one? Curse of
the Blacknoc Witch. I’m sure most know it’s every author’s
dream to get their book adapted into a film. I wouldn’t mind seeing
my book as a Netflix movie. Not as a series but a movie. How cool
would that be, right? I’d imagine awesome CGI to portray the
monsters and the magic. A real forest shot in the dark to show the
setting. Ah, I could dream though.
Can you tell us a little bit
about the characters in Curse of the Blacknoc Witch?
The main characters of Curse of the
Blacknoc Witch are Samuel Fawcett and Layla Marlowe. They’re teens
who are both hunted by a wicked curse. Samuel was a teen at one time
before transforming into a monster. He’s supposed to hunt and eat
all the wicked kids but he was given a choice and uses that chance to
protect the weak. Layla is under the protection of Samuel. She’s
bent on breaking the curse for herself and the others who are
tormented by the curse. Samuel may not have hope for a new day but
Layla holds onto that hope for a day to come.
Where did you come up with the
names in the story?
I google names for inspiration but
I’m very picky about choosing the names of my characters. The name
I pick usually reflects the personality of my character. If the name
matches who the character is or symbolizes them or their circumstance
in any way, that’s the one I’ll usually go with. For example, I
could not decide between using Layla or Lilith. Both names can have a
similar meaning. ‘Of the night’ or ‘beauty.’
What did you enjoy most about
writing this book?
I enjoyed watching the interactions
between my main characters, but really it was just a blast to see
some of the action scenes unfold. Monsters fighting monsters. Kids
fighting monsters. So much fun. I love action scenes!
Who designed your book covers?
I’m in love with the cover.
Abigail Owen at The Wild Rose Press, Inc designed the cover. She did
such a great job of capturing the feel of the book. The story takes
place mostly at night in a forest. It has a witchy and fantasy feel
all while setting that dark mood. My publisher lets you have a small
say in the cover. I had the option of including one important element
in the cover. The designer worked those awesome witch knots you can
see at the corners of the book.
Anything specific you want to
tell your readers?
As a reader myself, I just like to
sit back and enjoy the ride. So a note to the readers, I do hope my
stories can be that escape for you like the way I enjoy books. My
characters are to inspire and entertain and it is my wish that they
are that influence for you.
Convince us why you feel your
book is a must read.
Eep, I really must sell it here,
huh? Well, it’s filled with twists and turns, and if you don’t
mind a little creepy in your story about two unlikely heroes filled
with fantasy elements, romance, a sprinkle of humor, and action, then
I do believe this is a must read for you.
If your book had a candle, what
scent would it be?
It would probably be a scent that
reminded me of herbs to match the witchy part and with a tinge of
pine or forestry to match the setting.
What is your writing process? For
instance, do you do an outline first? Do you do the chapters first?
Most of the time, I use an outline.
An outline is like a map that helps me see where I’m going. I like
to have a plan to follow. Depending on how much detail you put into
the outline, you can only see as far as the light sprays. Without any
light, I feel like I’m walking blindly and this can be chaotic.
Now, sometimes chaos is good. It’s rare but I do like to write by
the seat of my pants. The results can be positive if you’re in
search of something spontaneous.
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