Interview with Nadia Bashoo

Today I’m fortunate enough to post an interview by Nadia Bashoo, author of young adult fantasy novels Sacrifice and the Hand of Destiny series.

1) Tell us about your latest novel?

My latest novel ‘Wolfsong’ is the story of Stefan, a young werewolf who disobeys an order from his leader to marry a girl from another pack. This results in a blood feud and Stefan is forced to flee. He befriends Hayley, an ordinary human girl who becomes caught in the war between the two werewolf packs.

2) What inspires you to write?

I’ve had inspiration from a variety of sources: dreams, conversations with friends, a piece of music. More often than not, ideas just come to me out of the blue.

3) What is your favourite novel and what makes it so great?

It’s impossible to choose one favourite novel as I have so many. I love Young Adult and Middle Grade Fantasy. The best novel I read recently was ‘The Mark of Athena’ by Rick Riordan. It’s the third in his Heroes of Olympus series. I loved the action sequences, the way the characters were forced to put aside their differences and work together, and the wonderful way Rick Riordan manages to blend mythology with the modern world.

4) If you could interview any three people, who would they be and why?

JK Rowling definitely. The fact that she was able to plot such an amazing series and slip in clues throughout the books is incredible. I’m terrible at planning, so I’d ask her how she does it. I’ve always wanted to meet Philip Pullman. He seems like a very interesting man. I’d like to have met Michael Jackson before he died. He was a musician, not an author, but he was an artist. I think it would have been an unforgettable meeting.

5) If you could be re-born in any place and time, when and where would it be?

I’m actually quite happy where I am now. I couldn’t live in a world that didn’t have iPods and audio books.

6) Can you tell everyone about where to get hold of your book?

My novels ‘Sacrifice’ and the Hand of Destiny series, Book 1 – The Appointed and Book 2 – The Betrayer are available in ebook format from Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and iTunes to name but a few. My latest novel ‘Wolfsong is available from Amazon and Smashwords and should appear in all other ebook stores within a month or so.

Thank you Nadia.