1.
What made you wish to write this book?
This
book starts its inception as a continuation of Clarity, book 1 of the
Divine Potentials series. However, Kell, the MC of FarSight was
more of a side character to Daena, who was the MC in the first novel.
However, she ended up wanting more “screen time”, which forced me
to reconsider her role and in truth made her become the more flushed
out character that is in FarSIght now. That happened with another one
of my novels later in the series, but you’ll have to wait for it to
be published/released before you can find out who.
2.
What is your favorite part of the book and why?
My
favorite part of the book is actually a scene that didn’t
originally be there. Originally there was a major part dealing with a
wagon ride that introduced a bunch of new characters. It took away
from the flow of the story and really didn’t add anything to it.
My copy-editors, thankfully recognized the superfluous of it and
suggested it be changed. I, of course, could have refused, but
after thinking more on it, I came to realize the sense in the
suggestion. And in so doing, not only did it become a much more fun
sequence events, but it gave an explanation for a trip Asha, our
series hero, makes in a later novel. Plus, it was fun to revisit a
character which I felt had far too little exposure as it was. I know
it doesn’t tell you exactly which part is my favorite, but that is
why you have to read the book!
3.
If you could spend time with a character from your book, whom would
it be? And what would you do during the day?
The
easy answer would of course be Asha, since he is the hero of the
series and a messenger by trade. It would exciting to see where he
ends up, but incredibly dangerous as well. A less obvious
answer would be T’alorin. Each of the characters obviously
represent a part of my personality or an observation of someone close
to me. So, I know, for a fact that she and I would have a fun time.
As far as what we would do together, that is a bit more complicated.
Before the story's events I would say we would most likely skip
classes to goof off. Now, I might be busy training to become a
better person. Not as fun but equally important.
4.
What did you edit out of your book?
I
cut a great deal out of the story since originally there were about
six points of view. But, it became too disjointed and I was able to
simplify the events that took place from those character’s POV by
referencing it in dialogue with the primary MCs' POVs. And by doing
so, I realized it was simply filler and unnecessarily affected the
flow of the story. I think it is far better now without it.
Don’t you?
5.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less
Constantly
reconsidering my chosen profession :)
Thanks for the post.
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