A Wickedly Good Author on Friday 13th--Interview with Cathrina Constantine
It is Friday 13th! What does this mean? Well, for you superstitious people, it means that you are freaking our right about now because you haven't thought about it until I just put it in front of your eyes, making the day even more frightening than it normally would have been. And for you non-superstitious folks it simply means that the work week is over and you can't wait to start your weekend. For me it means that a wonderful author has stopped by my blog and sat down for a short interview. Cathrina Constantine is the author of Wickedly They Come. And what better day than to come on Friday 13th? Here's what we talked about.
1. Do you remember when you knew you wanted to become an author? When was it and what had you written that solidified your decision to get published.
Well, that’s a long answer. Many moons ago, I wrote short stories and submitted a few to magazines without luck. I have a vivid imagination; however, sometimes it can be difficult to write down exactly what’s happening in the brain. Four years ago, right out of the blue as my husband would say, I had an urgent need to buckle down, and started to write. Just like that! After much trial and error, I liked when the characters came to life and I persevered in writing, reading, and learning what I could about the publishing industry. I’m still learning.
2. Wickedly They Come is a very strong, promising title which suggests that your novel has supernatural elements. What supernatural element do you believe? Have you ever seen a ghost, an alien, a toothfairy…?
I truly believe in ghosts, or spirits, good and evil. I harbor a great belif in God's holy angels, and if you don't believe in His condmned angels, you will when you see one! I’ve seen a bright light that overtook a forest of darkened trees when I was on a holy pilgrimage. I’ve seen rosary chains turn gold, I’ve seen the sun dance, I’ve seen and heard people exclaim in wonder as a blessed woman appeared in the sky.
3. When it comes to characters, are there any you’ve based on someone you know? If so, how are they similar? How are they different?
My characters are purely fictional. Though, all writers will acquire certain traits from various people and meld them into one or two characters.
4. Every great writer is a great reader. What are you reading right now? What’s next on your list?
I’m a multi-reader. I can read four books at a time or one. Right now, I’m into Shadow’s Edge, Seduced by Innocence, Cassafire, and Clash of Kings (which will take forever). I have a long to read list.
5. What do you think is the best job in the world (well, besides being an author, of course) and why?
The best job in the world is being a Mother. A good, nurturing mother that can mold and raise decent, respectable children for the next generation is a Godsend!
Wickedly They Come is a dark and gripping, thought-provoking fantasy:
Haunting visions, unusual strength, and special paranormal talents are the norm for Seeley and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Jordan. Their lives become perilous when the leader of The Black Order stalks them, trying to fulfill a prophecy to consecrate Jordan to his lord—Lucifer.
Previously homeschooled and naive, Jordan is inducted into the social culture of teendom at Elma High, where she encounters Mark, a mysterious new classmate who is hell bent on keeping her unscathed from the forces of evil. The battle between heaven and earth is escalating—and earth is their battleground!
Buy Links:
Black Opal BooksAmazonBarnes and NobleSmashwordsYou can find Cathrina at these sites: http://www.cathrinaconstantine.comhttp://cathrinaconstantine.blogspot.comhttp://www.facebook/www.cathrina.constantine.3https://twitter.com/cathconstantinehttp://www.goodreads.com/user/show/16051029-cathrina-constantine Twitter: @cathconstantine
ANDCathrina has a sweet giveaway. Enter below. Good luck, especially today. :)a Rafflecopter giveaway
1. Do you remember when you knew you wanted to become an author? When was it and what had you written that solidified your decision to get published.
Well, that’s a long answer. Many moons ago, I wrote short stories and submitted a few to magazines without luck. I have a vivid imagination; however, sometimes it can be difficult to write down exactly what’s happening in the brain. Four years ago, right out of the blue as my husband would say, I had an urgent need to buckle down, and started to write. Just like that! After much trial and error, I liked when the characters came to life and I persevered in writing, reading, and learning what I could about the publishing industry. I’m still learning.
2. Wickedly They Come is a very strong, promising title which suggests that your novel has supernatural elements. What supernatural element do you believe? Have you ever seen a ghost, an alien, a toothfairy…?
I truly believe in ghosts, or spirits, good and evil. I harbor a great belif in God's holy angels, and if you don't believe in His condmned angels, you will when you see one! I’ve seen a bright light that overtook a forest of darkened trees when I was on a holy pilgrimage. I’ve seen rosary chains turn gold, I’ve seen the sun dance, I’ve seen and heard people exclaim in wonder as a blessed woman appeared in the sky.
3. When it comes to characters, are there any you’ve based on someone you know? If so, how are they similar? How are they different?
My characters are purely fictional. Though, all writers will acquire certain traits from various people and meld them into one or two characters.
4. Every great writer is a great reader. What are you reading right now? What’s next on your list?
I’m a multi-reader. I can read four books at a time or one. Right now, I’m into Shadow’s Edge, Seduced by Innocence, Cassafire, and Clash of Kings (which will take forever). I have a long to read list.
5. What do you think is the best job in the world (well, besides being an author, of course) and why?
The best job in the world is being a Mother. A good, nurturing mother that can mold and raise decent, respectable children for the next generation is a Godsend!
Wickedly They Come is a dark and gripping, thought-provoking fantasy:
Haunting visions, unusual strength, and special paranormal talents are the norm for Seeley and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Jordan. Their lives become perilous when the leader of The Black Order stalks them, trying to fulfill a prophecy to consecrate Jordan to his lord—Lucifer.
Previously homeschooled and naive, Jordan is inducted into the social culture of teendom at Elma High, where she encounters Mark, a mysterious new classmate who is hell bent on keeping her unscathed from the forces of evil. The battle between heaven and earth is escalating—and earth is their battleground!
Buy Links:
Black Opal BooksAmazonBarnes and NobleSmashwordsYou can find Cathrina at these sites: http://www.cathrinaconstantine.comhttp://cathrinaconstantine.blogspot.comhttp://www.facebook/www.cathrina.constantine.3https://twitter.com/cathconstantinehttp://www.goodreads.com/user/show/16051029-cathrina-constantine Twitter: @cathconstantine
ANDCathrina has a sweet giveaway. Enter below. Good luck, especially today. :)a Rafflecopter giveaway
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