It is my pleasure to have on my blog...
Rochelle Maya Callen and her new novel Ashes & Ice!!!
Title: Ashes & Ice
Author: Rochelle Maya Callen
Release Day: February 4th, 2013
Genre: Young Adult
Blitz Host: Lady
Amber's Tours
Synopsis:
She is desperate to remember.
He is aching to forget.
Together, they are not broken.
But together, one may not survive.
Jade wakes up with no memory of her past and blood on her hands.
Plagued by wicked thoughts, she searches for answers. Instead, she finds a boy who doesn't offer her answers, but hope. But sometimes, when nightmares turn into reality and death follows you everywhere, hope is not enough.
LUST. LOVE. LOSS. Sometimes, all that is left are Ashes and Ice.
He is aching to forget.
Together, they are not broken.
But together, one may not survive.
Jade wakes up with no memory of her past and blood on her hands.
Plagued by wicked thoughts, she searches for answers. Instead, she finds a boy who doesn't offer her answers, but hope. But sometimes, when nightmares turn into reality and death follows you everywhere, hope is not enough.
LUST. LOVE. LOSS. Sometimes, all that is left are Ashes and Ice.
About the Author:
Author Bio:
Rochelle grew up dreaming up stories. When she entered high
school, she tucked away her creative side and jumped head-first into academics,
work, and service projects. She graduated summa cum laude with a degree in
Political Science and Communication when she was twenty years old. After years
away from her writing, Rochelle picked up a pen and started fleshing out a
character sketch that she outlined when she was twelve. That sketch was the
start of the Ashes and Ice story. Rochelle lives in the DC metro area with her
husband and daughter. By day she works as a behavioral therapist. By night, she
is a dreamer and is busy tapping out new stories on her keyboard.
Links:
twitter: rockyiswriting
Interview
Questions:
When did you first start writing?
I was seven when I started writing little
books. From the ages of 11-13, I wanted to be a novelist. I wrote like crazy.
When I went into High School at 13, I shifted to poetry and then when I got to college
I stopped ALL creative writing. It wasn’t until I was pregnant with my daughter
that I started writing again. I never realized how much I had missed it!
What books do you have published?
Ashes and Ice is my debut novel.
After that, I plan to publish A&I books 2 and 3 as well as 2 stand-alones
and a novella series. All YA.
What do you need when writing? Music, candy,
silence, etc.
Silence. But I gear up with music and
reading to get myself in a creative frame of mind.
How did you go about building your world and
characters?
I need to find a more efficient way! I try
to outline, but most of the time the most original ideas just come when I am
free writing. Then I have to adjust my outline to fit with whatever I have
written.
Do you have a favorite character? Why?
In my own work, I am in love with
Connor. I feel like he is a real boy with real insecurities, but most of all he
has a huge heart.
Are you working on any new projects?
Yes!! The stand-alone novel I will be
working on next will be a YA Paranormal Romance inspired by the story of LA
LLORONA. The story is a Mexican tale about a woman that snatches up children in
the night and kills them. Yikes!
Any advice for aspiring authors?
Don’t stop writing! It is easy to get
discouraged or overwhelmed, but if you love writing, never ever stop! My
biggest regret is that I stopped writing for so long. Find critique partners,
beta readers, mentors and let them help you make your writing the best it can
be. When you prepare to publish, make sure you build a community with your
readers and other authors, design (or get designed) a good cover, find an
editor who you trust and who will make your words shine.
What are you hoping fans will take away from
your books?
Life is full of choices. What makes us who we
are is based on the steps we choose to take.
Fun stuff:
Best Movie ever watched:
First movie that popped in my head: Braveheart. I mean, I
can’t think of a single element of that movie I would change. Even the music
gives me chills. I love sooo many movies though. There are some spectacular
ones that I watch and re-watch (which drives my husband crazy).
Worst Movie ever watched:
OH MY GOSH. I don’t even remember the name of it. There was
a movie my husband got from REDBOX. He has a tendency to just rent a movie
based on the picture and from the picture he though the actors were Angelina
Jolie and some other famous guy. I quickly realized those weren’t the MCs. THEN
after about 45 minutes of laughable dialogue, ridiculous special effects, and the
slowest moving plot ever, we decided it would be better to go to bed.
Favorite drink:
White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha. **sigh** I only indulge in
that a few times a year though. My favorite alcoholic drink is a Toasted Almond
or a Margarita.
Food you won’t eat:
Mystery meat (especially the jiggly kind)
This or That:
(Which do you prefer)
Day or night?
Night! Night means I am home with my little family and in my
pajamas. Very close to absolute perfection.
Coffee or Tea?
Coffee 100%! I started drinking coffee when I was 9 and
living in Ecuador. I used to drink between 4-8 cups a day. Now I just drink one
(maybe two if I want to spoil myself:) My sister, mother and I tend to make all
of life’s major decisions over a cup of coffee. Bliss in a cup.
Ocean or Pool?
Hmmm, depends. Where I live the ocean water is so brown
(sounds icky, right?!) that you can’t see 6 inches in front of you underwater
so I am a pool lover close to home. Get me near the Gulf and I WOULD LIVE IN A
TATTERED TENT to live near that gorgeous blue ocean water.
Beef or Chicken?
Chicken. Seriously, who can deny the awesomeness that is
chicken soup, chicken soup, tinga, molé…
oh my, now I am hungry.
Vampires , Werewolves or Zombies?
Vampires=sexiest, werewolves=badass, zombies=kill me before they
eat me! If I had to choose one though, I would choose to be a werewolf.
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Thank you, Rochelle!!!
I really enjoyed your interview and wish you the best of luck!!!I can't wait to read Ashes & Ice!!! It's on my list!!!
XOXO,
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