Enchantments And An Interview With Author Claire Plaisted
Today I have a delightful interview with author Claire Plaisted and a look at her newly released book,
Enchantments
. Enjoy!
First, the interview...
Interview With Claire Plaisted
Why don’t you begin by sharing a little about yourself?
My name is Claire Plaisted. I was born and grew up in England, though the last 26 years I have lived in New Zealand with my husband and three children. I am a Multi genre author and Indie Publisher. I fell into writing in 2012 quite by accident whilst researching for a Family History Book for a client. This book is yet to be published.My Publishing Business – Plaisted Publishing House Ltd., has just celebrated 3 years. I love to help other indie authors and have several anthology groups along with two magazine groups to assist with marketing. It’s a blast and everyone is so friendly in the groupsMy hobbies are Family History Research, Reading, Walking.
Could you tell us a bit about your latest book?
Enchantments was first published in an Anthology in 2015. It was always meant to be published as a book in its own right. Since then the story has been re-edited, updated with cover and teasers made.The story is about seven young adults aged 21. Some know who they really are, and others don’t. The story starts with Farron which is written in first person. She has dreams which make her restless, she receives impossible messages which disappear as fast as they arrive. Farron is one who doesn’t understand the world she is about to become involved with. Each character is a Chosen One. They are given Animal energy to help save the human world from the Shadow Master and his minions.
How long have you been writing, and how many books have you published to date?
I have published twenty-six books in various genres. I have one series called Garrett Investigations Bureau which I am updating at present. A novella series under a pen name (Beth Bayley) and a children’s series called Girlie Adventures (About a blue ladybug). This last series also raises funds for various different charities worldwide.
Do you have a favourite character? If so, why?
I adore Yuri. He is a security guard in my Garrett Investigation Bureau Series. He is amazing. About 6’7”, African American, muscular and has a Russian father. He is funny, cool and I want to hug him and gaze deep into his gorgeous coffee brown eyes
Why did you write this book? What was your inspiration?
I wrote this book to see if I could write a YA Fantasy. I had no idea what would happen or if my muse would speak to me. What I ended up with is a book about training young adults how to save their world.Other than that, I tend to say the muse spoke and I wrote down what they told me too. I have no real clue where the stories come from. I’d never anticipated being an author. These days I do what the muse tells me… well when they aren’t away on their summer holidays in the northern hemisphere—sunbathing. I’ll catch up with them soon and put them all back to work.
What did you find most challenging about writing your book?
Editing has always been the biggest challenge—which is why I am updating a lot of my already published books. I have learnt so much from so many wonderful Indie Author friends, it has been an amazing journey. I now have a process I go through. I use Grammarly, Pro Writing Aide and Stylewriter. I also read the manuscript as an eBook which—for me anyway, makes errors jump out. My manuscripts will never be perfect to everyone due to the mixed English I use. However, they take you away to another world or place and give great enjoyment.
Do you have a favourite author, or writing inspiration?
I love C S Lewis and his Narnia Series. I also love some of his quotes. The best one being about writing a children’s book for children of all ages. To me this means children from one – one hundred. I still re-read his stories today and learn something new each time.
How do you research your books?
Google is a good friend. However, I have various places and people I can turn to for help, depending on what I want to know. For historical I belong to several research group where I can reach out for information. For guns and fight scenes I will ask friends who are knowledgeable about various situations. Sometimes I will watch movies or ask my son—who has black belt in taekwondo, to act out the actions so I can write them and make sure they work.
Are you working on another book?
I have to many book drafts to count. I have two more books of my own to get out this year prior to Christmas. I also have four clients’ books on the go right now along with two anthologies to do and my monthly magazine. Most of this keeps me busy and happy.
Books to watch out for are:Girlie and the Ninja Ladybugs – book 4Ghostly Writes Anthology 2017Ancient Relics – book 6 of Garrett Investigation BureauChildren’s Fairly Tale Anthology 2017
Enchantmentswill also have another four books in the series…Well if the muse comes home.
And now for the book...
Enchantments by Claire Plaisted
The Shadow Realm had found a gap in space and time, a place where they could observe the Human world before they claimed it as their own.
Farron is one of seven chosen to embark on an epic adventure against the Shadow King and his evil Realm; but how can seven Humans fight against the perils of the Shadows of Death?
Because they're not really Human...
First born sons and daughters of the Bul'ith, Farron and the others must accept the truth and the animal energies they are given, heed the words of their trainers and defeat the Realm of the Shadow King if they ever wish to restore their world.
You can find Enchantments on Amazon
Meet the Characters who will keep the human world safe from the Shadow Realm.
They thought they were human…and though their DNA was similar and they each had human ancestry their lives were about to change…so you could live.
Farron – Bul’ith – British living in AmericaPraxel – Bul’ith – American with Egyptian AncestryBriar – Bul’ith - AmericanRuben – Human American with European heritageFleur – Bul’ith – French CanadianMitsuoshi – Bul’ith – Japanese heritageMaxwell – Bul’ith – New Zealander with British & Maori BloodBunita – Bul’ith - Indian
Meet their Trainers and the Animals they will be matched with.
Qwain and the WolfQuawn and the FalconNgaire and the CheetahAvron and the Black BearAvrain and the AnacondaNikau and the Komodo DragonKendrall and overall leader and the Wild Boar
Meet the Shadow Master and be careful of his minions…They are daring and act quicker than most can move. Their claws could grab your ankles at any moment and suck your soul.
About the Author
Claire Plaisted lives in Rotorua, New Zealand with her family. Rotorua is one of the main tourist stops for a cultural Maori experience with lots of things to do, be it walking, cycling, museums, spa days etc.
Claire is an Multi Genre Indie Author, with side lines in genealogy where she researches and formats family history books for clients. Claire also developed a business to help Indie Authors self-publish, assisting over thirty clients so far.
Claire has published twenty-six books. Two are short stories, six are part of a series which is called ‘Garrett Investigation Bureau.’ She has one adult fantasy, one children’s mythical story. Along with six contemporary romance novellas under her pen name ‘Beth Bayley.’ Claire has a children’s book series called Girlie Adventures. The first three are now available. ‘Girlie and the War of the Wasps,’ ‘Girlie and the Quest for Pedi’s Family and ‘Girlie’s Circus Adventure. They are adventure story for children from four years upwards. Each one sold gives 40% to a charity. The first book is, in essence about healthy eating and the book will help raise funds for ‘Chasing a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes.’
Claire's Links:
www.claireplaisted.wordpress.com
www.twitter.com/rotosis1
www.amazon.com/author/claireplaisted
www.amazon.com/author/bethbayley
https://www.instagram.com/rotosis www.billionaireromances.wordpress.comwww.facebook.com/claireplaistedauthorwww.facebook.com/garrettinvestigationbureauwww.facebook.com/girlieadventureswww.facebook.com/billionaireromances
www.plaistedpublishinghouse.com
www.facebook.com/plaistedpublishinghouse
www.facebook.com/groups/indiepublishingnews
First, the interview...
Interview With Claire Plaisted
Why don’t you begin by sharing a little about yourself?
My name is Claire Plaisted. I was born and grew up in England, though the last 26 years I have lived in New Zealand with my husband and three children. I am a Multi genre author and Indie Publisher. I fell into writing in 2012 quite by accident whilst researching for a Family History Book for a client. This book is yet to be published.My Publishing Business – Plaisted Publishing House Ltd., has just celebrated 3 years. I love to help other indie authors and have several anthology groups along with two magazine groups to assist with marketing. It’s a blast and everyone is so friendly in the groupsMy hobbies are Family History Research, Reading, Walking.
Could you tell us a bit about your latest book?
Enchantments was first published in an Anthology in 2015. It was always meant to be published as a book in its own right. Since then the story has been re-edited, updated with cover and teasers made.The story is about seven young adults aged 21. Some know who they really are, and others don’t. The story starts with Farron which is written in first person. She has dreams which make her restless, she receives impossible messages which disappear as fast as they arrive. Farron is one who doesn’t understand the world she is about to become involved with. Each character is a Chosen One. They are given Animal energy to help save the human world from the Shadow Master and his minions.
How long have you been writing, and how many books have you published to date?
I have published twenty-six books in various genres. I have one series called Garrett Investigations Bureau which I am updating at present. A novella series under a pen name (Beth Bayley) and a children’s series called Girlie Adventures (About a blue ladybug). This last series also raises funds for various different charities worldwide.
Do you have a favourite character? If so, why?
I adore Yuri. He is a security guard in my Garrett Investigation Bureau Series. He is amazing. About 6’7”, African American, muscular and has a Russian father. He is funny, cool and I want to hug him and gaze deep into his gorgeous coffee brown eyes
Why did you write this book? What was your inspiration?
I wrote this book to see if I could write a YA Fantasy. I had no idea what would happen or if my muse would speak to me. What I ended up with is a book about training young adults how to save their world.Other than that, I tend to say the muse spoke and I wrote down what they told me too. I have no real clue where the stories come from. I’d never anticipated being an author. These days I do what the muse tells me… well when they aren’t away on their summer holidays in the northern hemisphere—sunbathing. I’ll catch up with them soon and put them all back to work.
What did you find most challenging about writing your book?
Editing has always been the biggest challenge—which is why I am updating a lot of my already published books. I have learnt so much from so many wonderful Indie Author friends, it has been an amazing journey. I now have a process I go through. I use Grammarly, Pro Writing Aide and Stylewriter. I also read the manuscript as an eBook which—for me anyway, makes errors jump out. My manuscripts will never be perfect to everyone due to the mixed English I use. However, they take you away to another world or place and give great enjoyment.
Do you have a favourite author, or writing inspiration?
I love C S Lewis and his Narnia Series. I also love some of his quotes. The best one being about writing a children’s book for children of all ages. To me this means children from one – one hundred. I still re-read his stories today and learn something new each time.
How do you research your books?
Google is a good friend. However, I have various places and people I can turn to for help, depending on what I want to know. For historical I belong to several research group where I can reach out for information. For guns and fight scenes I will ask friends who are knowledgeable about various situations. Sometimes I will watch movies or ask my son—who has black belt in taekwondo, to act out the actions so I can write them and make sure they work.
Are you working on another book?
I have to many book drafts to count. I have two more books of my own to get out this year prior to Christmas. I also have four clients’ books on the go right now along with two anthologies to do and my monthly magazine. Most of this keeps me busy and happy.
Books to watch out for are:Girlie and the Ninja Ladybugs – book 4Ghostly Writes Anthology 2017Ancient Relics – book 6 of Garrett Investigation BureauChildren’s Fairly Tale Anthology 2017
Enchantmentswill also have another four books in the series…Well if the muse comes home.
And now for the book...
Enchantments by Claire Plaisted
The Shadow Realm had found a gap in space and time, a place where they could observe the Human world before they claimed it as their own.
Farron is one of seven chosen to embark on an epic adventure against the Shadow King and his evil Realm; but how can seven Humans fight against the perils of the Shadows of Death?
Because they're not really Human...
First born sons and daughters of the Bul'ith, Farron and the others must accept the truth and the animal energies they are given, heed the words of their trainers and defeat the Realm of the Shadow King if they ever wish to restore their world.
You can find Enchantments on Amazon
Meet the Characters who will keep the human world safe from the Shadow Realm.
They thought they were human…and though their DNA was similar and they each had human ancestry their lives were about to change…so you could live.
Farron – Bul’ith – British living in AmericaPraxel – Bul’ith – American with Egyptian AncestryBriar – Bul’ith - AmericanRuben – Human American with European heritageFleur – Bul’ith – French CanadianMitsuoshi – Bul’ith – Japanese heritageMaxwell – Bul’ith – New Zealander with British & Maori BloodBunita – Bul’ith - Indian
Meet their Trainers and the Animals they will be matched with.
Qwain and the WolfQuawn and the FalconNgaire and the CheetahAvron and the Black BearAvrain and the AnacondaNikau and the Komodo DragonKendrall and overall leader and the Wild Boar
Meet the Shadow Master and be careful of his minions…They are daring and act quicker than most can move. Their claws could grab your ankles at any moment and suck your soul.
About the Author
Claire Plaisted lives in Rotorua, New Zealand with her family. Rotorua is one of the main tourist stops for a cultural Maori experience with lots of things to do, be it walking, cycling, museums, spa days etc.Claire is an Multi Genre Indie Author, with side lines in genealogy where she researches and formats family history books for clients. Claire also developed a business to help Indie Authors self-publish, assisting over thirty clients so far.
Claire has published twenty-six books. Two are short stories, six are part of a series which is called ‘Garrett Investigation Bureau.’ She has one adult fantasy, one children’s mythical story. Along with six contemporary romance novellas under her pen name ‘Beth Bayley.’ Claire has a children’s book series called Girlie Adventures. The first three are now available. ‘Girlie and the War of the Wasps,’ ‘Girlie and the Quest for Pedi’s Family and ‘Girlie’s Circus Adventure. They are adventure story for children from four years upwards. Each one sold gives 40% to a charity. The first book is, in essence about healthy eating and the book will help raise funds for ‘Chasing a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes.’
Claire's Links:
www.claireplaisted.wordpress.com
www.twitter.com/rotosis1
www.amazon.com/author/claireplaisted
www.amazon.com/author/bethbayley
https://www.instagram.com/rotosis www.billionaireromances.wordpress.comwww.facebook.com/claireplaistedauthorwww.facebook.com/garrettinvestigationbureauwww.facebook.com/girlieadventureswww.facebook.com/billionaireromances
www.plaistedpublishinghouse.com
www.facebook.com/plaistedpublishinghouse
www.facebook.com/groups/indiepublishingnews
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