It is my GREATEST pleasure to have Lindsy Avalon on my blog today! Her debut novel Breaking the Nexus releasing December 12, 2012!!!
About the Author:
I am a wife, a programmer, and now an author. I have an adorable mini
Schnauzer and more books than I have room for. I love reading romance because
no matter what may be happening in my life, I can always count on my books to
end happily ever after. The day I met my husband was the day I truly began
believing in happily ever after. After hearing me complain a few too many times
that I had “nothing” to read despite the hundreds of paperbacks scattered
around the house, my husband began suggesting I write my own stories. When I
finally took his advice I discovered that although I enjoy my day job as a
software engineer, my true calling is to be an author.
My sister drilled into me an appreciation for fantasy and mythology,
something I try to bring to my books. My debut novel, Breaking the Nexus started as a book written for NaNoWriMo and has
grown to so much more. It was the conduit that introduced me to a fantastic
group of independent authors who have changed my life in unimaginable ways.
When I’m not writing, I’ve found a passion for blogging and
interviewing fellow authors. I also love reading (of course!), baking, crochet,
sewing sock monkeys, playing video games, and all sorts of random crafts. I
have an incurable love of rubber duckies and stuffed animals, and I believe
nobody should have to grow up if they don’t want.
Blurb:
Throughout history, myths and legends of extraordinary
creatures have been told and retold. Fantastic tales of demons and banshees,
gryphons and dragons, and of course, magic. Stories that every child grows to
learn are nothing more than fantasy…or are they?
Beyond the world you see lies a hidden realm, the Mythrian
Realm, inhabited by all of the creatures you’ve been told are mere fiction.
Only one thing lies between humans and the truth: the Nexus. A magical barrier
erected millennia ago to separate the two realms, it has stood the test of
time. Until now.
For Mythrian Sha Phoenix, magic is nothing new. But when she
stumbles upon a portal on the verge of collapse, her fate will forever change.
Pulled through the portal into the Human Realm, she lands in the middle of
Detective Connor Flynn’s brutal murder scene. Soon it is obvious someone is using
blood magic to try to bring down the Nexus. Together, Connor and Sha must work
to unravel the secrets before the barrier falls and the realms collide.
The Nexus is breaking and all hell is about to unleash…literally.
A Snippet from Breaking the Nexus:
“Seriously?
What is up with your fascination with all things Human, Sha? It’s not
natural. They don’t have gifts or magic or anything that makes them
remotely interesting. They’re boring.”
She
rolled her eyes. Her partner shared the opinion of most Mythrians. He
was glad the Nexus had been erected millennia ago to separate the two
realms. As far as he was concerned, the humans could live their quiet,
little lives and continue believing their legends, myths, and fairytales
had no basis in reality.
Shrugging,
she continued in the direction of the apparent epicenter of the blast.
“Considering it is our responsibility to make sure no one can get
through the Gateways in the Nexus, I would think it’d be advisable to
study the humans.” She snuck a glance at him, wondering if he’d bought
the rehearsed speech and grateful it was a moonless night as she felt
her cheeks begin to burn.
More
times than she could count, she’d cursed the fact that she hadn’t
inherited her father’s complexion. That would have made life so much
easier. But no, she had to take after her mother with skin so pale that
during training she had been nicknamed The Ghost. Well, until she’d
flattened the other trainees with a flame surge. Her lips quirked at the
memory. Never underestimate one of the Infernum.
And now...an interview with Lindsay!!!
When did you first start writing?
I started writing poetry in junior high and
high school but it wasn’t until I was a couple of years ago that I really knew
I wanted to be a writer. My husband encourage me to write my own books after I
kept complaining I had nothing to read, and finally I took his advice.
What books do you have published?
I have a novella called Song of the Abyss published in the
anthology Once Upon A Twisted Time.
What do you need when writing? Music, candy,
silence, etc.
I need epic music primarily. Other than
that, I can write just about anywhere from covert writing at work to holding
conversations with my husband.
How did you go about building your world and
characters?
This is a tough one. Most of my ideas come
out when I’m in front of the computer so there’s not much of a process lol. But
I do draw from existing myths and legends or I bounce ideas off of my writer
friends to help build my worlds. Mostly though, it’s my own bizarre
imagination.
Do you have a favorite character? Why?
I think my favorite is Sha. She’s so
sarcastic, funny, impulsive, and all around badass. I also love Connor though
because he’s the kind of sexy alpha male I love in books.
Are you working on any new projects?
As soon as Breaking the Nexus is done, I’ll begin work on the sequel Waking the Phoenix and last night I came
up with the ending for that book which will likely result in this being a
trilogy.
Any advice for aspiring authors?
Don’t give up if this is what you really
want to do. It takes an immense amount of time and effort to promote yourself
and it’s not easy. There’s also no guarantee you’ll make money right away so
write because you love it, not because you think you’ll get rich quick.
What are you hoping fans will take away from
your books?
I hope they get a sense of magic and
adventure mixed with a nice dose of romance. I’ve always wished magic was real,
and I try to convey this in my books.
Fun stuff:
Best Movie ever watched: This is such a hard question. Toss
up between Boondock Saints and Princess Bride.
Worst Movie ever watched: I honestly can’t think of one
Favorite drink: Diet Cherry Pepsi
Food you won’t eat: Onions. They make me gag
This or That:
(Which do you prefer)
Day or night? Night
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Ocean or Pool? Ocean!
Beef or Chicken? Chicken
Vampires , Werewolves or Zombies? Werewolves
Awesome answers, Lindsay!!! I can't wait to read Breaking the Nexus, and I wish you much success on your release!!!
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XOXO,
Pati- I loved your book and can't wait fir this one, your first non co-authored book! I will take your advice and follow the magic to my dream!
ReplyDeleteThank you so so much for having me Cameo! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteVery nice interview.
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