Q&A with Raegyn Perry
One of the most exciting things in the Publishing industry is meeting interesting people who are talented authors and write intriguing stories.
After reading Lavender Fields by Raegyn Perry, I had a few questions about her story and the characters.
About Lavender Fields
Torrential rain spikes. A scream pierces the dark night.
Greye Fields has immersed herself in her literary work, with no desire to chase the inevitable sting of rejection she knows too well. She won’t allow herself the time or the desire to pursue love.
Until she meets him.
Connor Donovan is perfectly content with his bachelor status. Life is good, teaching middle school English, and being the favorite uncle. He wants for nothing.
Until he meets her.
Shattered glass. A wash of blood.
Is it a nightmare or a memory?
Can Connor and Greye overcome the obstacles to the love of all time, or is tragedy doomed to be repeated?
What if love found the right people in the wrong time?
About the author
Before my father passed away, he shared a story about his great grandmother being a plantation owner’s daughter, disinherited, and written off for running away with one of the family’s mulatto slaves, his great grandfather. It wasn’t until much later this story would be the inspiration for the basis of my debut novel, Lavender Fields. Like many people, the job I had experienced deep workforce cutbacks. I found myself out of a job. Having the time, going back to school, I spent the next two years writing and editing. I joined Pacific Northwest Writing Association, where I met my future publisher. One day, I finally hit ‘Send’ to submit. I later received an email response, with a ‘Yes’. It was about another 6 months of working with an assigned editor. It was disheartening at times; feeling the weight of truly not understanding the editing process. This was my baby! I did learn though!
On September 20th, 2015, my debut novel was released. After riding the newly published author wave, it was time to dive in with the second book of a planned trilogy. There was nerves and hesitation with the expectation I put on myself. What if they didn’t want the second book? They did.
Cypress Groves releases Friday, December 15th, in time for holiday shopping. It can be purchased at many popular online bookseller and retail outlets.
Q&A
1. Connor and Greye, wonderful characters and passionate lovers decided to stay together forever, is this possible in our days?
1. Yes, with WORK. Every fairy-tale has its dark cloud as does every real-life relationship. It’s about trust and open, honest communication. These are key for any happily ever after. It certainly was for Connor and Greye as they soon learned their conversations would not always be pretty. Both also had to be willing to see the ugly in themselves (and own it) if they were to stand any chance of making it work long term.
2. What’s your opinion about Lacey?
2. My opinion of Lacey? Oh, I love her! Lacey was a character I truly enjoyed writing. She was a survivor. Her circumstances were those that existed in a real albeit different era, but as time has shown us now unfortunately, not really a different world. Her story had a special place in my heart. My own ancestors lived her experience, but when a plantation owners daughter ran off with one of the slaves (that resulted in daughters in which one became my great grandmother) I had the spark for a special kind of romance story.
3.What’s wrong with being different?
3. There is nothing wrong with being different. As humans, we have common, basic similarities; how we are conceived, born, eat, sleep, age etc.
As individuals, we at some point come into our own selves that we show to the rest of the world; how we see things, what we believe in, how we understand and question things, how we feel towards others who are like or unlike us.
4. Racism VS Love, what do you think?
4. This is how I see it. Racism is learned. The who, what, when, where and why of hating based on race (or any other reason) is learned. Sadly, it runs deep with many, like generations upon generations. It’s a common language for those who speak it, and its actions are justified to the roots. Some of it may stem from witnessed events, stories passed down, conversations around the dinner table, misconceptions that turn into perceived truths. It could be misinformation or simply lack of being given any other way of thinking. I believe racism, like hate of any kind is born of fear.
5. What is Love?
5. Love on the other hand is what makes us feel peace at some profound display of beauty, whether its nature, a sunset, babies laughing, children playing, old people holding hands, puppies/kittens. Love is tearing up at a sappy movie or well written book, and the list goes on. Love is that pull at our very core that screams joy, and laughter and sometimes anger. Love is why our hearts can break at the end of a relationship or a parting of ways, or even death.
6. What’s the meaning of family?
6. Family. There are so many types of family. The one we’re born to, adopted or fostered into. There’s the family we create with people we love and who love and support us back. Whether it’s a home family, work/school, or found by
chance family, it’s about who we have in our lives that are there always in spirit if not in person. Family lifts you up, encourages and fosters positive self- awareness, creativity and growth.
There are family members who disown each other and there’s friendships that are closer than blood relationships. We can’t always choose who we are born to or raised by/with, especially if it’s not an ideal situation. We can at some point decide who our ‘true’ family is. They will be the ones embracing your differences and loving you without condition or agenda.
7. Tell me a few things about you and where can readers find you and your books?
7. About me: I played a doctor once in a Taco Time commercial! My pen name comes from a rearrangement of my given name and my late mother and father’s names. Lavender Fields was originally set to be a single, stand alone story. I also wrote a two-act stage play called Daisy Juice that’s been workshopped, but not yet produced. I always welcome reviews!
The first two books in the Eternal Journey Series- Lavender Fields and Cypress Groves can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and any reputable bookseller, as well as through my publisher, Solstice Publishing. I am still plugging away at the third and final story, Rose Gardens.
Buy the book!
https://www.amazon.com/Lavender-Field...
After reading Lavender Fields by Raegyn Perry, I had a few questions about her story and the characters.
About Lavender Fields
Torrential rain spikes. A scream pierces the dark night.
Greye Fields has immersed herself in her literary work, with no desire to chase the inevitable sting of rejection she knows too well. She won’t allow herself the time or the desire to pursue love.
Until she meets him.
Connor Donovan is perfectly content with his bachelor status. Life is good, teaching middle school English, and being the favorite uncle. He wants for nothing.
Until he meets her.
Shattered glass. A wash of blood.
Is it a nightmare or a memory?
Can Connor and Greye overcome the obstacles to the love of all time, or is tragedy doomed to be repeated?
What if love found the right people in the wrong time?
About the author
Before my father passed away, he shared a story about his great grandmother being a plantation owner’s daughter, disinherited, and written off for running away with one of the family’s mulatto slaves, his great grandfather. It wasn’t until much later this story would be the inspiration for the basis of my debut novel, Lavender Fields. Like many people, the job I had experienced deep workforce cutbacks. I found myself out of a job. Having the time, going back to school, I spent the next two years writing and editing. I joined Pacific Northwest Writing Association, where I met my future publisher. One day, I finally hit ‘Send’ to submit. I later received an email response, with a ‘Yes’. It was about another 6 months of working with an assigned editor. It was disheartening at times; feeling the weight of truly not understanding the editing process. This was my baby! I did learn though!
On September 20th, 2015, my debut novel was released. After riding the newly published author wave, it was time to dive in with the second book of a planned trilogy. There was nerves and hesitation with the expectation I put on myself. What if they didn’t want the second book? They did.
Cypress Groves releases Friday, December 15th, in time for holiday shopping. It can be purchased at many popular online bookseller and retail outlets.
Q&A
1. Connor and Greye, wonderful characters and passionate lovers decided to stay together forever, is this possible in our days?
1. Yes, with WORK. Every fairy-tale has its dark cloud as does every real-life relationship. It’s about trust and open, honest communication. These are key for any happily ever after. It certainly was for Connor and Greye as they soon learned their conversations would not always be pretty. Both also had to be willing to see the ugly in themselves (and own it) if they were to stand any chance of making it work long term.
2. What’s your opinion about Lacey?
2. My opinion of Lacey? Oh, I love her! Lacey was a character I truly enjoyed writing. She was a survivor. Her circumstances were those that existed in a real albeit different era, but as time has shown us now unfortunately, not really a different world. Her story had a special place in my heart. My own ancestors lived her experience, but when a plantation owners daughter ran off with one of the slaves (that resulted in daughters in which one became my great grandmother) I had the spark for a special kind of romance story.
3.What’s wrong with being different?
3. There is nothing wrong with being different. As humans, we have common, basic similarities; how we are conceived, born, eat, sleep, age etc.
As individuals, we at some point come into our own selves that we show to the rest of the world; how we see things, what we believe in, how we understand and question things, how we feel towards others who are like or unlike us.
4. Racism VS Love, what do you think?
4. This is how I see it. Racism is learned. The who, what, when, where and why of hating based on race (or any other reason) is learned. Sadly, it runs deep with many, like generations upon generations. It’s a common language for those who speak it, and its actions are justified to the roots. Some of it may stem from witnessed events, stories passed down, conversations around the dinner table, misconceptions that turn into perceived truths. It could be misinformation or simply lack of being given any other way of thinking. I believe racism, like hate of any kind is born of fear.
5. What is Love?
5. Love on the other hand is what makes us feel peace at some profound display of beauty, whether its nature, a sunset, babies laughing, children playing, old people holding hands, puppies/kittens. Love is tearing up at a sappy movie or well written book, and the list goes on. Love is that pull at our very core that screams joy, and laughter and sometimes anger. Love is why our hearts can break at the end of a relationship or a parting of ways, or even death.
6. What’s the meaning of family?
6. Family. There are so many types of family. The one we’re born to, adopted or fostered into. There’s the family we create with people we love and who love and support us back. Whether it’s a home family, work/school, or found by
chance family, it’s about who we have in our lives that are there always in spirit if not in person. Family lifts you up, encourages and fosters positive self- awareness, creativity and growth.
There are family members who disown each other and there’s friendships that are closer than blood relationships. We can’t always choose who we are born to or raised by/with, especially if it’s not an ideal situation. We can at some point decide who our ‘true’ family is. They will be the ones embracing your differences and loving you without condition or agenda.
7. Tell me a few things about you and where can readers find you and your books?
7. About me: I played a doctor once in a Taco Time commercial! My pen name comes from a rearrangement of my given name and my late mother and father’s names. Lavender Fields was originally set to be a single, stand alone story. I also wrote a two-act stage play called Daisy Juice that’s been workshopped, but not yet produced. I always welcome reviews!
The first two books in the Eternal Journey Series- Lavender Fields and Cypress Groves can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and any reputable bookseller, as well as through my publisher, Solstice Publishing. I am still plugging away at the third and final story, Rose Gardens.
Buy the book!
https://www.amazon.com/Lavender-Field...
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