Wednesday, March 31, 2021
*Book Tour & Giveaway* The Man Before You by Shalana Battles
*Book Tour & Giveaway* Scarlett and the Big Bad by Sierra Brave
*Book Tour & Giveaway* Those Who Survived by Beth D. Carter-GUEST POST
Q&A with Beth D. Carter
How long have you been an author?
Hi! Thanks so much for having me on today! I have been a storyteller all my life, starting out with epic adventures for my Barbie dolls. I wrote my first novel when I was around ten or eleven, handwritten in a spiral-bound notebook. I became published in 2009 and now, 12 years later I’ve about 80 or 90 published works (including short stories and anothologies).
What is your favourite genre?
From a writing standpoint, Sci-fi or futuristic. Especially apocalyptic, like the world of Those Who Survived. The possibilities are endless story wise. From a reader, I would say anything and everything. Whatever catches my fancy.
Name one thing readers would be surprised to know about you.
I used to be a surgical technician, which means I assisted in surgeries and handed the doctor the correct instruments to use. I’ve had my hands in places not many humans would want to touch, and seen some very gross stuff. The human body is an amazing machine.
How did your muse come up with this story?
Well, although some might now want to read about an apocalypse based on a virus wiping out the human race, I came up with this idea long before there was a Covid-19 outbreak. When I was taking A&P (Anatomy and Physiology) in college, I thought blood typing was interesting since I have a rare blood type. I thought it would be an interesting type of story where a virus only targeted the enzyme on the positive blood cell. Since the world is eighty-five percent positive, a virus like that would be catastrophic.
5. Do you like to write your books in a continuing series?
No, but I seem to write a lot of series. They’re hard to write if you have to write in a linear fashion. In one of my Motorcycle Club series, I lost a few members because I had forgotten some of the background characters I had created in the first book. Oh well.
What are your upcoming projects?
I was accepted into Evernight Publishing’s Reluctant Bride anthology. My story is titled “Heartless”, and I’m in some amazing company. It should be out later this year.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
*Book Tour & Giveaway* Unexpected by Bailey B.
*Book Tour & Giveaway* The Notorious Wolf Series by Judith Holstrom
Monday, March 29, 2021
*Book Tour & Giveaway* The Siren's Call by Alonna Williams-GUEST POST
CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THE CHARACTERS?
To start, Trevor of course was far different in the first draft, he was originally from a poor family and was unseen by his town. He was generous and sweet and he had two sisters. But something told me to make him spoiled and arrogant, I kind of like those characters more because I feel like they have more to learn.
Then we have Arjan, the gentle giant of a Siren who we learn about in the first few chapters of the book. He will have a prequel coming out soon so you can learn even more about him. Arjan originally had a very tiny role in the story but as time went on, and I crafted his backstory, I fell in love with the character and I think most people will too!
Lastly, I’ll talk about Labyrinth, Labyrinth is a lot of fun to write! He’s very child-like and his innocence is refreshing compared to Trevor’s brash arrogance. His design was fun to imagine as well and I can’t wait to write more about him in the next few books.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER FROM A BOOK:
Okay, so, he doesn’t originate from a book but he’s in a few and it’s Luke Skywalker. I think he’s my favorite fictional character ever and I do aspire to write a character like him one day.
I think he’s one of the best examples of great development as he went from a nerdy farm boy to a powerful Jedi and he didn’t feel out of character by Return of the Jedi.
This is something I’m striving to accomplish with Trevor; he has a lot to learn and no one wants to see him become all powerful overnight, they want to join him on his journey as he learns about himself and how to use his abilities (which you’ll learn of in the series :D)