A: A lot of things inspire me. When writing Zaria Fierce and the Secret of Gloomwood Forest for instance I was inspired by John Bauer’s art, a pair of troll statues from Slovakia, a recent trip to Europe, a conversation with coworkers, several grammar blogs, and a previous start for the book which perfectly described the main character.
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Q: How do you relax at the end of a hard day?
Q: What makes a writer great?
A: The same things that make a book great. It’s subjective. So for me a great writer wants to write and loves to be immersed in their stories. I think that passion for storytelling shines through and is felt by the reader.
Q: If you were to host a dinner party and could invite five famous people living or dead who would you invite?
A: I would invite a group larger than five. I would hand out invitations to spiritual leaders, rulers, politicians, generals, writers, artists, musicians, scientists, engineers, and actors. Which five would honor me by attending I have no idea, but I would hope if they heard the invite list they would all show up. It would be great to compare the leaders of their respective fields then and now. There would be a lot of lively discussion across a variety of topics and the entertainment from charades, concerts, cards, poetry readings, and spontaneous plays which would be fabulous. I would sit at their feet and listen.
Blog Tour Stop: 6 Things to See and Do in Norway
Join me at Sandra’s blog Japan Reviewer for a look at some of the things I would want to do on a vacation to Norway. I could always use more ideas so be sure to comment and add to the list!
Character Casting the Fierce Family
I bet you’re a lot like me when you read a book or book series. You develop a mental picture of the character and sometimes cast famous people to play the role of your favorite characters. It’s fun to do and it’s fun to compare notes… especially against the author of the book or if the book is ever picked up to be produced as a motion picture. I’m sharing my vision of the Fierce family with Zaria, Merry, and Colonel. Let me know what you think!
Zendaya as Zaria Fierce:
She’s the perfect blend of cute and sassy.
Rani Mukherjee as Meredith “Merry” Fierce:
She’s warm, friendly, and happy.
Tyson Beckford as Colonel Fierce:
He’s handsome, strong, and wonderful.
How do you visualize the characters? Who would you cast for the role of Zaria, Merry, and Colonel Fierce?