Ask the Author: Tracey-anne McCartney
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Tracey-anne McCartney
Hi,
The sequel will be published this autumn/winter, 2020. It is in the revision/editing process. I'm so sorry for the wait, I was ill and unable to complete prior. Thank you for asking.
Trace :o)
The sequel will be published this autumn/winter, 2020. It is in the revision/editing process. I'm so sorry for the wait, I was ill and unable to complete prior. Thank you for asking.
Trace :o)
Tracey-anne McCartney
I was making a witches potion in a communal garden and while digging for plants, I found a real gun.
Tracey-anne McCartney
Only one favourite? That's tough. Two immediately spring to mind, which are classics.
1. Cathy and Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë
2. Jane and Mr.Rochester from Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë.
Yup. I cheated, it's not easy following rules. ;o) Oh, okay, let's go for it, one more.
3. Tristan and Iseult - which predates the romance of Lancelot and Guinevere in the Matter of Britain.
I must have emotional storms in a romance. All of these deliver dramatic and somewhat dark stories, it's why I love them. If you're a 'feel' sort of person, like me, then these fictional couples will give you a roller-coaster ride for sure. The deep, tragic, agonising love, which is soulful, and haunting, pulls the heart, and mind, in many directions.
1. Cathy and Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë
2. Jane and Mr.Rochester from Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë.
Yup. I cheated, it's not easy following rules. ;o) Oh, okay, let's go for it, one more.
3. Tristan and Iseult - which predates the romance of Lancelot and Guinevere in the Matter of Britain.
I must have emotional storms in a romance. All of these deliver dramatic and somewhat dark stories, it's why I love them. If you're a 'feel' sort of person, like me, then these fictional couples will give you a roller-coaster ride for sure. The deep, tragic, agonising love, which is soulful, and haunting, pulls the heart, and mind, in many directions.
Tracey-anne McCartney
I love folklore, science, nature and the mystical side of life. I would often research these areas in my spare time. My imagination would visually carry me away to beautiful, unusual places where I'd meet characters with lives so very different to my own. It's something I've always done, but didn't know why. One day, I decided to sit down and try to capture this amazing world, and now I'm able to share 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers' with you. :o)
This book actually grew from another story, The Butterfly Bridge. It's quite a large tale revolving around love and Vororbla (karma), but told in three different eras. I decided the best way to approach it's telling would be to write several books. Crazy huh? :o)
Basically, I separated the overall story into a trilogy, and 'A Butterfly Bridge' will be a standalone book, a pre-history, connecting to the trilogy.
You can read more here ~
http://www.traceyannemccartney.com/au...
This book actually grew from another story, The Butterfly Bridge. It's quite a large tale revolving around love and Vororbla (karma), but told in three different eras. I decided the best way to approach it's telling would be to write several books. Crazy huh? :o)
Basically, I separated the overall story into a trilogy, and 'A Butterfly Bridge' will be a standalone book, a pre-history, connecting to the trilogy.
You can read more here ~
http://www.traceyannemccartney.com/au...
Tracey-anne McCartney
Initially, the mental imagery inspired me in such a magical way that I felt compelled to write, and once I started to place pen to paper, the story grew into a much greater tale. Maybe, every creative whimsy I've ever envisaged and not acted on has waited until now to be brought to life. My mind raced as folklore became entwined with love, fate entwined with choice, science entwined with spiritual teachings - all guiding me to write a romance that revolves around a karmic cycle.
What keeps us going when the world can feel so harsh?
Where do we draw our strength from in times of need?
These are the questions that I found myself asking characters, and most knew the answer - it comes from within. Somewhere, deep inside, a light refuses to fade. This light (our inner strength), may become less bright for a time, but in its fading it is re-energising, and will once again, awaken from sleep.
Once this inner light screams out its very last ray of hope, the sleeping energy awakes, re-igniting the dimming ray, reminiscent of an illuminating birth of a far away star, and from apparent nothingness, wondrous brightness can evolve.
In the book, I mention to 'keep your light bright', as we've all experienced at some point in our lives, a time when nothing makes sense and I really wanted to send out an important message – that you are so much more than what you initially see, and to remember...a fading light, secretly, masks eternity.
The Sindria elementals of 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers' teach 'To be able to shine more brightly, ones light must first fade’.
The overall story:
'The Butterfly Bridge' (a future book) lived in my mind for around two years prior to 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers'. It began with a visual of an open glade hidden by woodlands. In this special place, a small serene waterfall existed, far from prying eyes. Initially, this visualization was a place for me to rest my busy mind before drifting off to sleep. Then one night, a young woman appeared by the waterfall, her name, Enna. That was the starting place of all my writing.
I knew that 'The Butterfly Bridge' would take quite some time to write, as quite a complex world. So, I decided to start from a place that I knew well - SW London. The story grew 'bigger' than just the one book. So, I cut the story into three parts, creating a trilogy. It was then that I decided, 'The Butterfly Bridge' was to be the fourth book, a prehistory, stand-alone addition to a 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers'.
At one point, I'd mentally stored the outlines of four books and they all screamed to get out. It's amazing how many pens and pencils you can get through scribbling down all the info. ;o) During this process, I created a 'Book Bible', containing background ideas and details that will not be included in the book, but necessary to writing this story. At a later point, I would love to publish these, perhaps on the website.
What keeps us going when the world can feel so harsh?
Where do we draw our strength from in times of need?
These are the questions that I found myself asking characters, and most knew the answer - it comes from within. Somewhere, deep inside, a light refuses to fade. This light (our inner strength), may become less bright for a time, but in its fading it is re-energising, and will once again, awaken from sleep.
Once this inner light screams out its very last ray of hope, the sleeping energy awakes, re-igniting the dimming ray, reminiscent of an illuminating birth of a far away star, and from apparent nothingness, wondrous brightness can evolve.
In the book, I mention to 'keep your light bright', as we've all experienced at some point in our lives, a time when nothing makes sense and I really wanted to send out an important message – that you are so much more than what you initially see, and to remember...a fading light, secretly, masks eternity.
The Sindria elementals of 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers' teach 'To be able to shine more brightly, ones light must first fade’.
The overall story:
'The Butterfly Bridge' (a future book) lived in my mind for around two years prior to 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers'. It began with a visual of an open glade hidden by woodlands. In this special place, a small serene waterfall existed, far from prying eyes. Initially, this visualization was a place for me to rest my busy mind before drifting off to sleep. Then one night, a young woman appeared by the waterfall, her name, Enna. That was the starting place of all my writing.
I knew that 'The Butterfly Bridge' would take quite some time to write, as quite a complex world. So, I decided to start from a place that I knew well - SW London. The story grew 'bigger' than just the one book. So, I cut the story into three parts, creating a trilogy. It was then that I decided, 'The Butterfly Bridge' was to be the fourth book, a prehistory, stand-alone addition to a 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers'.
At one point, I'd mentally stored the outlines of four books and they all screamed to get out. It's amazing how many pens and pencils you can get through scribbling down all the info. ;o) During this process, I created a 'Book Bible', containing background ideas and details that will not be included in the book, but necessary to writing this story. At a later point, I would love to publish these, perhaps on the website.
Tracey-anne McCartney
1. Being able to let the mind roam freely, absolutely no restrictions - permitted daydreams.
2. Sharing the story that started in your heart, out into the world. There's nothing more magical.
3. The interaction of readers. Sharing the same vision and excitement concerning the story and characters. Brings the fiction to life.
2. Sharing the story that started in your heart, out into the world. There's nothing more magical.
3. The interaction of readers. Sharing the same vision and excitement concerning the story and characters. Brings the fiction to life.
Tracey-anne McCartney
NEVER EVER give up! Believe in your story and let that feeling drive you to the finishing line. ;o)
Tracey-anne McCartney
I'm working on book two - Awake in Purple Dreams
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