But first, here's a peak at THE MAGIC WAKES:
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Scientist Talia Zaryn has always had dreams of an alien invasion and her
own death. She’s kept them a secret, hoping they were nothing more than
childish nightmares. But when the face in the mirror matches that of
her dreams, she knows death is imminent. If she can prove life exists
beyond her planet, perhaps people will prepare to fight.
Her work at the Space Exploration Foundation leaves no time for personal
relationships, but Major Landry Sutton isn’t looking for a friend. He’s
looking for a traitor. His ability to sense emotions convinces him
Talia is that traitor until a touch sizzles between them. In an instant
their minds are connected and they can communicate telepathically. Just
as the two begin to trust each other, the invading force arrives.
Talia and Landry must uncover the secrets of Sendek’s past if they hope
to defeat these terrifying creatures. Talia is the key–if she can learn
to trust the magic coursing through her veins.
Thought so. Without further ado...
THE VALENTINE'S SWEET SIX
1) Charity, tell us about your book!
I've had this YA Fantasy idea for about 2 years, but it's proving harder to write than I thought. Here's what I envision for the back jacket blurb:
Everything you’ve ever heard about faeries is a lie.
Lies they told to keep humans from learning the truth.
What is the truth?
They live among us, sentenced to watch over and nurture their greatest mistake.
Us.
Ryanne Killian doesn’t believe in faerie tales, and yet all the eyes of
the Fae watch her–hoping she will be the one to set them free.
The
original plot is still there and almost all written. However an
underlying conflict arose that surprised me. The thing is, that conflict
could become the main one and I want to do it justice. Ryanne has had
her dreams crushed by an experience that left her scarred physically and
emotionally. She has to come to terms with that event and accept that
she is still worthy of a prince's love. Then she can truly give her
heart to Caedmon and free his people from a centuries old curse.
2) What scene in your book do you LOVE the most?
This
was so hard! I have many favorites, but right now the ending is my
favorite. There is still lots to write, but the ending is there and it's
got all the payoff for me to work towards.
This is the first time that I wrote the ending first. I'm hoping it will help things progress easier as I finish the writing.
My
second favorite scene is when Caedmon and Ryanne are on a hot air
balloon ride over Napa Valley. They are talking about true love and he
points out that Ry's sister has that for her. I love a good romance, but
family love is often overlooked. It's so important though!
3) If you had to pick a character you LOVE (and not your own!), who would you pick and why?
Wanda from Stephanie Meyer's The Host.
I've read this book over and over again. I love how gentle and loving
she is in spite of the circumstances she's in. She's the perfect vehicle
for discovering the best and the worst of humanity and loving it
anyway. I cry EVERY time she makes Doc promise not to send her away.
She's found her home but she refuses to "be a parasite" any longer
because of the love she's found.
4) What's the craziest/most memorable valentine you've ever received?
My
senior year in high school I received my first rose delivered to the
school from someone other than my parents. I married that boy and have
never regretted it. Three years after that Valentine's, he convinced my
brother to get that dried rose for him. He then placed it in a jade box
and put my engagement ring in with it. Now that's romantic!
5) If you were a Brach's Heart, what phrase would be written on you?
Hold Me
6) The all-important choice: flowers or candy?
It used to be candy, but as I get rounder I'm moving toward flowers. However, I prefer wildflowers instead of roses.
Charity, you rock! Sounds like you've got magic coursing through your
veins...or at least your stories! Thanks for sitting down with us today,
and congrats on your release!
Pop on over to Charity's blog to see what else she's up to.
Wildflowers for everyone!
