Welcome to Blogger Book Fair day three. Today, I have an interview with Cathrina Constantine, author of Wickedly They Come.
What inspired
you to write this book?
I
hoped for a powerful story to inspire young and adults in the belief of Christian
faith that is mystical and glorious. And while in the writing process to
transpire an enthralling, action packed tale.
How did you
choose your title?
Choosing
a title is very hard for me. I like everyone else’s titles better. And then I
thought of the evil, wickedness that is being released from hell, and somehow
the title Wickedly They Come came to mind.
Tell us about
the cover and how it came to be.
Hellfire
erupts repeatedly in Wickedly They Come.
And furling fire has the potency to transfix us all. Melissa Stevens
illustrated the cover and I absolutely love it.
Did you self
publish or publish traditionally and why?
After
many revisions and querying agents which seemed like forever, I was ready to
throw in the towel when I learned about small presses. Following a few queries,
I had three offers of representation. I selected Black Opal Books, and they are
a remarkable small press with professional, friendly people. Black Opal Authors
are like one big family!
What do you
consider the most important part of a good story?
When Seeley says to her daughter, Jordan, “I’m an optimist. I
believe love conquers hate, faith overcomes despair, and that life is stronger
than death.”
What is you
writing process?
That’s
a funny process for me—I sit at the computer and pray something interesting
develops in my brain. Sometimes it does and sometimes it’s a bust. At those
times, I need to walk away. And when scenes pop into my head I run back to the
computer to write them down. It could be as simple as a sentence to a whole
chapter. As you can tell, I’m a pantser.
How long have
you been writing?
I
liked writing stories and little plays when I was young, and as a teenager I
sent short stories to magazines without any luck. Years later, the story for Wickedly
came to mind and the rest is history.
What tips can
you give on how to get through writers block?
Take
a break!
What kind of
music do you like to listen to while you write?
I
tried listening to music once, and I found myself dancing around the house
ignoring my writing. I like complete quiet.
Who is your
favorite author?
I
don’t have a favorite author. There’s a myriad of author’s that I love and that
have inspired me. Recently, author’s that are now my internet friends have
written amazing novels!
What advice
would you give an author just starting out?
Keep
writing to hone your craft. Read tons of books in the genre that you like to
write, and investigate all the publishing options. And lastly, persevere,
persevere, and persevere....
What's your next
project?
I’m
in the second editing phase for my dystopian novel, TALLAS. My third novel is
in the hands of my literary agent, Sharon Belcastro of The Belcastro Literary
Agency. And I’ve recently completed the first draft of the sequel for Wickedly
They Come.
Hello! from Cathrina
Constantine. This is my first Blogger Book Fair and I’m thrilled to be your
guest. My debut novel, Wickedly They Come, published by Black Opal Books will
be released on August 24, 2013.
Wickedly They Come: A
Dark, Gripping Fantasy:
HAUNTING VISIONS,
UNUSUAL STRENGTH, AND SPECIAL PARANORMAL TALENTS ARE THE NORM FOR SEELEY AND
HER SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, JORDAN. THEIR LIVES BECOME PERILOUS WHEN THE
LEADER OF THE BLACK ORDER STALKS THEM, TRYING TO FULFILL A PROPHECY TO
CONSECRATE JORDAN TO HIS LORD—LUCIFER.
PREVIOUSLY HOMESCHOOLED
AND NAIVE, JORDAN IS INDUCTED INTO THE SOCIAL CULTURE OF TEENDOM AT ELMA HIGH,
WHERE SHE ENCOUNTER MAR, A MYSTERIOUS NEW CLASSMATE, WHO IS HELL BENT ON
KEEPING HER UNSCATHED FROM THE FORCES OF EVIL. A GRIPPING, DARK FANTASY WHERE THE BATTLE BETWEEN HEAVEN
AND HELL IS ESCALATING, AND EARTH IS THEIR BATTLEGROUND.
About Cathrina:
Constantine resides in Upstate New York with her
husband, five children, two Labrador Retrievers and two cats. Cathrina enjoys
baking, quilting, reading, and of course, writing. She usually breaks the day
with a hike in the woods with her dogs while conjuring up a new tale.
I’d like to thank Kyra Dune for featuring me on her blog today!
You can find Cathrina Constantine at these sites:
Wonderful interview with Cathrina. I can't wait for Wickedly They Come and for the record I think it's an awesome title! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the interview. I think it's a cool title too.
DeleteThanks for stopping by Julie. I'm getting more nervous than excited, though. Glad you like the title.
DeleteI'd like to thank you, Kyra for interviewing me and featuring me on her blog.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Cathrina. I was happy to have you.
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