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Talisman of El by Alecia Stone

WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE WAS A LIE?

One Planet.

Two Worlds.

Population: Human ... 7 billion.
Others ... unknown.

When 14-year-old Char­lie Blake wakes up sweat­ing and gasp­ing for air in the mid­dle of the night, he knows it is hap­pen­ing again. This time he wit­nesses a bru­tal mur­der. He's afraid to tell any­one. No one would believe him ... because it was a dream. Just like the one he had four years ago - the day before his dad died.

Char­lie doesn't know why this is hap­pen­ing. He would give any­thing to have an ordi­nary life. The prob­lem: he doesn't belong in the world he knows as home.

He belongs with the others.


Author Interview: 'Talisman Of El' by Alecia Stone

1: Why did you choose the name 'The Talisman of El' for your book?

I chose to call the first book Talisman Of El – also the name of the trilogy – because the Talisman Of El is an object in the book that is a central part of the story. It’s what brings the characters together and sets them on their journey.

2: In what way are the two worlds connected?

The two worlds – our world and Arcadia – are connected through the main character, Charlie Blake, who has a history in both worlds. Also, both worlds exist on planet Earth.

3: What would you say has been the best part about writing this book?

The best part about writing this book has been in the creation of Arcadia and creating the inhabitants of that world. I find the people of Arcadia to be rather fascinating and I enjoyed writing about their history.

4: In what way(s) do the inhabitants of the second world differ from humans?

The biggest difference is that they are not human. Some are immortal while others have a long life span. They exist in another dimension which is governed by different rules where their emotions and interactions are completely different to what mortals are used to. They also have great abilities which include the ability to teleport and see in the dark. Each kingdom possesses different powers.

5: How did you come up with the idea for Charlie to have nightmares before terrible things happen?

Strangely enough, I know someone who possesses this quality – not quite like Charlie’s ability – but having the intuition of knowing what’s coming before it happens. I quite like this aspect to his character. Having the ability to know the future comes with great responsibility.

6: Are you considering a sequel?

Yes. Talisman Of El is the first book in a trilogy. I’m currently writing the sequel.

7: Which character is your favorite, and why?

As much as I love all the characters, I would have to say that Charlie Blake is my favourite. He just has a big heart. He’s good natured, but I also like the fact that he’s flawed and doesn’t necessarily always think before he does something. I quite like his imperfection.

8: If there was one thing you could change about your book, or the process of writing it, what would it be?

In terms of the writing process, I’d probably go about learning how to plan. I usually start to plan after I’ve written the first draft. Then again, perhaps my lack of planning is what has saved me from developing writer’s block. In regards to the book, to be honest, because I didn’t plan to write a book, I wouldn’t change anything about it. It’s raw and unplanned. It is what it is.

Author Bio:

Alecia Stone has been in love with anything and everything paranormal for many years. She grad­u­ated with a BA in Film & TV and has worked in tele­vi­sion for a short period of time before branch­ing out into storytelling. When she isn't writ­ing, she enjoys going to the movies, lis­ten­ing to music, and travelling. Talisman Of El is her first novel. She currently lives in England, UK.



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Alecia Stone is the author of Talisman Of El (Centrinian, 2012), the first book in the Talisman Of El trilogy. She graduated with a BA in Film & TV and has worked in television for a short period of time before branching out into storytelling. Alecia loves anything and everything paranormal. Her fascination with all things supernatural sparked her obsession with books, particularly young adult fantasy fiction, which she has never grown out of. She was inspired to become an author after reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen at the age of fourteen.

In 2008, Alecia started working on Talisman Of El, a contemporary young adult fantasy fiction inspired by people who disappeared mysteriously, including, but not limited to, Amelia Earhart and Percy Harrison Fawcett, who went on an expedition in search of an ancient lost city. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys going to the movies, listening to music, and travelling.

Talisman Of El is her first novel. At present, Alecia lives in England, United Kingdom with her family.


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