Today I am featuring Crystal Collier for her Soulless
blog tour. I was thrilled to be able to sign up, as I loved Moonless (which is FREE today, Nov. 7th!), and I am happy to bring her first author interview on Write with Fey to all of you. Welcome, Crystal!
Please
tell us about your current release, Crystal.
The
Soulless are coming.
Alexia
manipulated time to save the man of her dreams, and lost her best friend to
red-eyed wraiths. Still grieving, she struggles to reconcile her loss with what
was gained: her impending marriage. But when her wedding is destroyed by the
Soulless—who then steal the only protection her people have—she’s forced to
unleash her true power.
And
risk losing everything.
SOULLESS
is book 2 in the Maiden of Time trilogy.
Title: SOULLESS
Author: Crystal Collier
Publisher: Raybourne Publishing
Series: Maiden of Time, #2
Publication: October 13th, 2014
Category: Young Adult (YA)
Genre: Paranormal Historical
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1. What
books would you compare to SOULLESS?
A Great and Terrible Beauty, A Season of
Witches, The Clockwork Angel (series), Jane Eyre + Supernatural, The Faerie
Ring. Think one part scary, one part romance, one part action, one part
history, and one part fantasy.
2. Those are ALL great books! How
did you pick the title for your book?
During Pitch Wars 2012, I was blessed
with the most wonderful writing coach (and marketing guru), Sharon Johnston,
who caught the vision of where I’m going with my series. We tossed back and
forth several potential titles, but when she threw out the progression of
MOONLESS followed by two other titles ending in “less,” we knew we had gold.
Soulless not only represents the moral dilemma Alexia faces, but is the name of
the predators who threaten everything Alexia holds dear.
3. I think the titles ending with "less" was a brilliant idea! If your book had a soundtrack, give us a list of a few songs that would be on it.
Have you ever heard of Two Step From Hell? Any author who is serious about writing action or fantasy should totally check them out. Their songs that influenced this book:
Also:
4. What would women find irresistible about your hero?
Kiren is mysterious, brooding, hopelessly romantic and self-sacrificing. He’s tortured but compassionate and extremely moral. Oh, and let’s not forget those tantalizing blue eyes.
5. I know I find Kiren irresistible! What would we find in your heroine’s purse if we went snooping?
Alexia doesn’t carry a purse, but if she did you might find her favorite book hiding in there, along with a tattered calling card (once bestowed upon her father by Kiren), a hairpin that belonged to her long-dead mother, and a time-box (often mistaken for a puzzle box).
6. How
old were you when you read your fantasy book? What was it?
The Windrose Chronicles (Aka
The Dark Mage) series by Barbara Hambly… I’d actually read a TON before this,
but in 7th grade this was my first 700+ page book, which was
actually 3 books smashed together. (And my first adult novel.) It made a
lasting impression and is a story I love to this day.
7. Share
three random facts about you.
I wrote a musical called IMMORTAL.
My nickname in high school was Chicken,
and it was totally cool.
I’m more comfortable in front of an
audience of thousands than one on one.
❀ Unleashing the dream
world, one book at a time ❀
Author Bio:
Crystal Collier is a young adult author who pens dark
fantasy, historical, and romance hybrids. She can be found practicing her
brother-induced ninja skills while teaching children or madly typing about
fantastic and impossible creatures. She has lived from coast to coast and now
calls Florida home with her creative husband, three littles, and “friend”
(a.k.a. the zombie locked in her closet). Secretly, she dreams of world
domination and a bottomless supply of cheese. You can find her on her blog and
Facebook, or follow her on Twitter.
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Thank you for telling us
about your much-anticipated sequel to Moonless, Crystal. I hope to read
Soulless soon!
Please leave Crystal a
comment, and show your love for this awesome trilogy! Oh, and don't forget to enter the awesome giveaway!
The 'less' in the titles was a great idea. Like the 'Cass' in mine - it connects them.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Both of your ideas for your titles was brilliant!
DeleteTotally. It's great to have a connection throughout the entire series, eh?
DeleteI agree about the -less of the titles. It makes it easy for people to recognize that the stories go together.
ReplyDeleteReally? More comfortable with thousands than one on one??? Wow.
Chrys, BTW, I dedicated something to you on the LAST Thursday post and forgot to tell you. Hope you like it:)
You did? I'll stop by your blog and check it out. :D
DeleteI know. It's weird, right? But I guess it's the fact that no one will talk back when you're facing a crowd. It's all about what you've prepared to say or share.
DeleteThousands over one? wow, and chicken was cool too? Well it is good to eat at my sea haha
ReplyDeleteI believe at one point I was called Chicken Legs, and it wasn't cool...and I didn't like it. haha
DeleteThere comes a point where you choose to embrace the strange in your life, or let it control you. We've all got to make that decision.
DeleteYou're absolutely right, Crystal.
DeleteCrystal has been a blogging friend of mine for over a year and a half now. She rocks! And so do you :)
ReplyDeleteShe does ROCK!!!! Thanks, Keith! :D
DeleteAw. Thanks, so much both of you.
Deletelove seeing Crystal here, and love the 'less' idea! also, chicken. haha. I never had a cool nickname in school!
ReplyDeleteHi, Beth! We can totally give you a cool nickname on the web to make up for that. What do you think? ;)
DeleteI couldn't resist signing up for Crystal's blog tour. :D
DeleteI'm always in love with that cover when I see it.
ReplyDeleteI love it too, Vanessa. My graphic artist is a genius, right?
DeleteI just love that you wrote a musical, Crystal! I would love to do that someday.
ReplyDeleteErm... And you think a book is bad... :)
DeleteFrom henceforth, I shall call you Chicken. I'm not going to pass up an opportunity like that.
ReplyDeleteWorks for me. I've happily replied to that name since 1993. =)
DeleteHAHA!
DeleteCongratulations on your release, and good luck with sales! I also love the idea of coming up with titles based on the -less suffix.
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving Crystal a comment!
DeleteGreat interview and I'm sure the book will be successful.
ReplyDeleteYou can bet it'll be successful. ;)
DeleteThat is a great way to title a series on this topic!
ReplyDeleteLovely cover.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it? :)
DeleteCongrats to Crystal! Fantastic interview. I do wonder the story behind your nickname Chicken and it being cool. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Christine!
DeleteLooking very much forward to reading this. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too! :D
DeleteOh yes, the 'less is definitely more! Not to mention these gorgeous covers---they're some of my favorites out there.
ReplyDeleteThey are my favorites, too! :)
DeleteI missed this because I was with Christopher at his hospital. Fantastic interview, Chrys and Crystal. LOVE the cover. I KNEW that fact about you. That you wrote a musical. *waves*
ReplyDeleteThat's okay, Robyn! I tend to miss posts too without meaning to. Thanks for stopping by now. :)
DeleteCongrats to Crystal! It's been great to see her all over the web!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see Soulless everywhere. :)
DeleteCongrats Crystal! I'm the opposite. I do better in smaller groups than big ones.
ReplyDeleteI do better in small groups or one-on-one, too.
DeleteVery cool post. Sometimes thousands are easier than one. The masses tend to contain each other. LOL
ReplyDeleteInteresting concept.
DeleteThe title is really great. Thanks for sharing the source of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Lady Lilith!
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