'Meet My Main Character' Blog Tour
I've been tagged by my fellow author Maria Savva to take part in a blog challenge about meeting my main character.
I read a vast amount (important, I think, as a writer) and like to support other self-published authors...I would recommend Maria's books...
I have read all of Maria's books and would recommend each and ever one, however, my favourites are Haunted and The Dream because they take on a paranormal stance.
Here is the link to Maria's blog, where she talks about Nigel, the main character from Haunted:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
And here is the link to the book:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
This is what I said about it:
I was lucky enough to read this story in advance of publication and I loved it from beginning to end.
I really enjoyed the in-depth character building - so important to a story - where I could see into the minds of each of them, making for great reading. The plot was dark and clever and kept me guessing until the end.
The story gave great insight into the emotions of mankind, where guilt can create an obsessive and insane point of view. We can wonder what we'd do in the circumstances given in the plot and whether conscience is a spark for 'doing the right thing' and if we don't, we have to accept the consequences - these issues are dealt with creatively, yet never once leaving behind reality...cleverly done.
A fantastic read, well written within its many twists and turns, and so far, my favourite story by this talented author.
Highly recommended.
***
Here are the rules:
I have to write a post answering seven questions about a main character from one of my novels, then I nominate five other authors to answer the same questions about their main characters.
***
The main character I've chosen is Charley from my fantasy novel, Gone.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
1. Tell us a little about this main character. Is he fictional or a historic person?
Although a fictional character, Charley, I suppose, is based on me. Gone was written in answer to the question: Where had my daughter gone? The question nagged me during the waiting time of my daughter's first and second deaths.
When Samantha was two, her heart stopped and she was severely brain damaged, leaving her wiped clean, her 'essence' gone, although her body still existed on Earth, surviving for seventeen torturous years.
Because of that question - after all, if she wasn't here, then where was she? - I created a world and went in search of her.
Charley was created with all the very real thoughts and feelings that were prompted during this terrible time.
2. When and where is the story set?
The story is set, for the most part, in a place called Avalon, a fantasy world perfect for the journey Charley had to travel both physically and emotionally.
3. What should we know about him/her?
Charley is forty-two, overweight and in deep sorrow, with feelings of guilt about a host of things including putting her daughter in a home, hating to visit her and not being able to end her suffering. Every day she is tormented with these and other conflicts.
She is a writer and graphic designer of novels in her own business.
4. What is the main conflict? What messes up his life?
Guilt. The fact that her daughter doesn't know her and that she (Charley) can do nothing to help leads to twisted and tangled emotions and a life not even half lived for both mother and daughter.
5. What is his/her personal goal?
To end the suffering of her daughter.
6. What are the titles of your novels, and where can we read more about them?
I write in a variety of genres for two reasons: I like to challenge my writing and I become easily bored.
Gone is a fantasy of course, because this would be the only way, in my eyes, to tackle the sticky subjects involved, and the idea lends itself to this genre.
I also like fantasy because I don't have to stick to rules - oops, not one for following those.
***
The Star Realm (#1 Avalon Trilogy) was written because I didn't want to waste the world of Avalon so I created an epic fantasy - which spans three books and over one thousand pages. Invasion and Secrets Of The Ice finish the trilogy.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
The Avalon Trilogy is also available as an omnibus edition:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
This trilogy is for 12+ (or maybe younger) and most definitely for those young at heart.
Another book, technically for children is Knowing Jack, the idea sparked by my extremely intuitive son.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
***
The fantasy theme continues with Of Sound Mind, which questions sanity.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
Lost Shadows is a mix of psychological thriller and fantasy dealing with the effects of memory.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
13 is a horror - it's so good to tap into the dark side!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
A Murderer's Heart and Dirty Business are crime thrillers, although the former deals with the motives behind killing and the second is a darker puzzle.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
Misadventures Of Fatwoman is a humorous look at what is like to be fat - although it, hopefully, brings laughter, I think it will show the very real heartache involved.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
Slings & Arrows is a non-fictional account of that waiting time and why Gone was written.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
***
Lastly, there are two collections of short stories and poems, and a fantasy short story that was inspired by a dream...as are most of my books.
Figments
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Expressions
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Three Into One
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
***
You can read excerpts of all my books on Amazon:
UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_s...
USA - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_...
and Lulu: http://www.lulu.com/julipow
***
All reviews can be found on my website: http://www.freewebs.com/julizpow
***
7. When can we expect your next book to be published?
Hmm, I'm not sure about this. I've recently had a few health problems that curtail my writing with the use of the PC. However, I do have several works in progress. I continue to have many, many ideas and sometimes they evolve into a novel, other times a short story...but I do love it and will do my best to publish more this year.
Now I should nominate five other authors but everyone is so busy that I could only find three...
*
T. Isilwath, or Izzy, as she likes to be called, is a wonderful writer and when I read The Heart of a Fox, I was amazed by it, being one of those books that draws you in and fires the imagination. I still think of it now, many years later. It is a spectacular fantasy that takes place, for the most part, in Japan, four hundred years ago. Highly recommended.
This is what I said about it:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Spectacular! Good way of showing time in which the story begins, May 6 2012, that is until... The beginning gives the reader plenty of reasons for what might go wrong therefore wants to know more.
It has an easy-to-follow style. I like the use of identifying nicknames for characters - especially good for 'those passing through' - Geek From Hell. The style has a great way setting the scene /info needed without being boring.
Good humour undertone - liked 'Joanna' at once.
A clever mix of reality /fantasy /cultural history.
What a fantastic way to travel - if only we could be sure of our destination!
A spectacular and wonderful story, fantastic characters, impeccably researched and perfectly crafted! I didn't want to put it down...can't wait for more.
Highly recommended.
*
Not only is Izzy a fabulous author, but also has a caring heart...for animals and people and lives in Philadelphia, USA.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
You can also find her on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/T-Isil...
https://www.facebook.com/isilwath
I'm not sure where Izzy will post this, but it'll be well worth a look if she talks about a certain fox!
***
Dionne Lister is another author whose books stay with you. The Shadows of the Realm is a fantasy and my favourite.
This is what I said about it:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I won a copy of this book and yes, I was lucky. The story is steeped in imagination, magic and enchantment, with characters that bring it alive in the most realistic way.
The writing is superb, with wonderfully rich descriptions, creating fantastic detailed worlds. The building of characters was excellent, so that readers have no choice but to care about what happens to them...rooting for the good and hating the bad - and with the right degree of uncertainty.
I also found the story original in parts and was fascinated by the ideas of several realms and how they could be used for 'magic'. The 'bonding' sequences were particularly intriguing and were portrayed amazingly well.
The only downside was that I will have to wait until the next book to find out what happens!
I do not give spoilers, but will say that overall this book hooked me from start and I didn't want to put it down - an excellent tale that I highly recommend.
Please hurry with the next installment.
*
Dionne, also known as Eloise March, lives in Australia and also writes short stories full of suspense and more unusual topics; as you will see if you read, Close Call.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Dionne is also on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dionne...
https://www.facebook.com/dionne.liste...
Her blog:
http://dionnelisterwriter.com/
***
I have only recently 'met' Sara Gauldin and have, so far, read her book, The Corporeal Pull.
This is what I said about it:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I was sent this book for review and found it to be an intelligent and thought provoking read.
This story is deeply philosophical and explores worlds and concepts of life and death, good versus evil and transcendence in an original and clever way.
Although this first in the series it holds great significance to what it means to be human and the forces that surround us and that the next book will only delve deeper.
It too explores the 'reality' of society and its encompassing sadness and hardships - the very journeys in which make Terra's role so important.
Extremely well done.
*
Sara Lives in the USA and is an extremely competent writer, and although I don't share her views on certain beliefs, it proves how good her writing is because it kept me hooked.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sara.gauldin...
Blog:
http://sebgwrites.wordpress.com/
It will be interesting to see which character she chooses.
***
I read a vast amount (important, I think, as a writer) and like to support other self-published authors...I would recommend Maria's books...
I have read all of Maria's books and would recommend each and ever one, however, my favourites are Haunted and The Dream because they take on a paranormal stance.
Here is the link to Maria's blog, where she talks about Nigel, the main character from Haunted:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
And here is the link to the book:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
This is what I said about it:
I was lucky enough to read this story in advance of publication and I loved it from beginning to end.
I really enjoyed the in-depth character building - so important to a story - where I could see into the minds of each of them, making for great reading. The plot was dark and clever and kept me guessing until the end.
The story gave great insight into the emotions of mankind, where guilt can create an obsessive and insane point of view. We can wonder what we'd do in the circumstances given in the plot and whether conscience is a spark for 'doing the right thing' and if we don't, we have to accept the consequences - these issues are dealt with creatively, yet never once leaving behind reality...cleverly done.
A fantastic read, well written within its many twists and turns, and so far, my favourite story by this talented author.
Highly recommended.
***
Here are the rules:
I have to write a post answering seven questions about a main character from one of my novels, then I nominate five other authors to answer the same questions about their main characters.
***
The main character I've chosen is Charley from my fantasy novel, Gone.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
1. Tell us a little about this main character. Is he fictional or a historic person?
Although a fictional character, Charley, I suppose, is based on me. Gone was written in answer to the question: Where had my daughter gone? The question nagged me during the waiting time of my daughter's first and second deaths.
When Samantha was two, her heart stopped and she was severely brain damaged, leaving her wiped clean, her 'essence' gone, although her body still existed on Earth, surviving for seventeen torturous years.
Because of that question - after all, if she wasn't here, then where was she? - I created a world and went in search of her.
Charley was created with all the very real thoughts and feelings that were prompted during this terrible time.
2. When and where is the story set?
The story is set, for the most part, in a place called Avalon, a fantasy world perfect for the journey Charley had to travel both physically and emotionally.
3. What should we know about him/her?
Charley is forty-two, overweight and in deep sorrow, with feelings of guilt about a host of things including putting her daughter in a home, hating to visit her and not being able to end her suffering. Every day she is tormented with these and other conflicts.
She is a writer and graphic designer of novels in her own business.
4. What is the main conflict? What messes up his life?
Guilt. The fact that her daughter doesn't know her and that she (Charley) can do nothing to help leads to twisted and tangled emotions and a life not even half lived for both mother and daughter.
5. What is his/her personal goal?
To end the suffering of her daughter.
6. What are the titles of your novels, and where can we read more about them?
I write in a variety of genres for two reasons: I like to challenge my writing and I become easily bored.
Gone is a fantasy of course, because this would be the only way, in my eyes, to tackle the sticky subjects involved, and the idea lends itself to this genre.
I also like fantasy because I don't have to stick to rules - oops, not one for following those.
***
The Star Realm (#1 Avalon Trilogy) was written because I didn't want to waste the world of Avalon so I created an epic fantasy - which spans three books and over one thousand pages. Invasion and Secrets Of The Ice finish the trilogy.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
The Avalon Trilogy is also available as an omnibus edition:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
This trilogy is for 12+ (or maybe younger) and most definitely for those young at heart.
Another book, technically for children is Knowing Jack, the idea sparked by my extremely intuitive son.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
***
The fantasy theme continues with Of Sound Mind, which questions sanity.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
Lost Shadows is a mix of psychological thriller and fantasy dealing with the effects of memory.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
13 is a horror - it's so good to tap into the dark side!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
A Murderer's Heart and Dirty Business are crime thrillers, although the former deals with the motives behind killing and the second is a darker puzzle.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
Misadventures Of Fatwoman is a humorous look at what is like to be fat - although it, hopefully, brings laughter, I think it will show the very real heartache involved.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
***
Slings & Arrows is a non-fictional account of that waiting time and why Gone was written.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
***
Lastly, there are two collections of short stories and poems, and a fantasy short story that was inspired by a dream...as are most of my books.
Figments
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Expressions
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Three Into One
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
***
You can read excerpts of all my books on Amazon:
UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_s...
USA - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_...
and Lulu: http://www.lulu.com/julipow
***
All reviews can be found on my website: http://www.freewebs.com/julizpow
***
7. When can we expect your next book to be published?
Hmm, I'm not sure about this. I've recently had a few health problems that curtail my writing with the use of the PC. However, I do have several works in progress. I continue to have many, many ideas and sometimes they evolve into a novel, other times a short story...but I do love it and will do my best to publish more this year.
Now I should nominate five other authors but everyone is so busy that I could only find three...
*
T. Isilwath, or Izzy, as she likes to be called, is a wonderful writer and when I read The Heart of a Fox, I was amazed by it, being one of those books that draws you in and fires the imagination. I still think of it now, many years later. It is a spectacular fantasy that takes place, for the most part, in Japan, four hundred years ago. Highly recommended.
This is what I said about it:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Spectacular! Good way of showing time in which the story begins, May 6 2012, that is until... The beginning gives the reader plenty of reasons for what might go wrong therefore wants to know more.
It has an easy-to-follow style. I like the use of identifying nicknames for characters - especially good for 'those passing through' - Geek From Hell. The style has a great way setting the scene /info needed without being boring.
Good humour undertone - liked 'Joanna' at once.
A clever mix of reality /fantasy /cultural history.
What a fantastic way to travel - if only we could be sure of our destination!
A spectacular and wonderful story, fantastic characters, impeccably researched and perfectly crafted! I didn't want to put it down...can't wait for more.
Highly recommended.
*
Not only is Izzy a fabulous author, but also has a caring heart...for animals and people and lives in Philadelphia, USA.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
You can also find her on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/T-Isil...
https://www.facebook.com/isilwath
I'm not sure where Izzy will post this, but it'll be well worth a look if she talks about a certain fox!
***
Dionne Lister is another author whose books stay with you. The Shadows of the Realm is a fantasy and my favourite.
This is what I said about it:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I won a copy of this book and yes, I was lucky. The story is steeped in imagination, magic and enchantment, with characters that bring it alive in the most realistic way.
The writing is superb, with wonderfully rich descriptions, creating fantastic detailed worlds. The building of characters was excellent, so that readers have no choice but to care about what happens to them...rooting for the good and hating the bad - and with the right degree of uncertainty.
I also found the story original in parts and was fascinated by the ideas of several realms and how they could be used for 'magic'. The 'bonding' sequences were particularly intriguing and were portrayed amazingly well.
The only downside was that I will have to wait until the next book to find out what happens!
I do not give spoilers, but will say that overall this book hooked me from start and I didn't want to put it down - an excellent tale that I highly recommend.
Please hurry with the next installment.
*
Dionne, also known as Eloise March, lives in Australia and also writes short stories full of suspense and more unusual topics; as you will see if you read, Close Call.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Dionne is also on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dionne...
https://www.facebook.com/dionne.liste...
Her blog:
http://dionnelisterwriter.com/
***
I have only recently 'met' Sara Gauldin and have, so far, read her book, The Corporeal Pull.
This is what I said about it:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I was sent this book for review and found it to be an intelligent and thought provoking read.
This story is deeply philosophical and explores worlds and concepts of life and death, good versus evil and transcendence in an original and clever way.
Although this first in the series it holds great significance to what it means to be human and the forces that surround us and that the next book will only delve deeper.
It too explores the 'reality' of society and its encompassing sadness and hardships - the very journeys in which make Terra's role so important.
Extremely well done.
*
Sara Lives in the USA and is an extremely competent writer, and although I don't share her views on certain beliefs, it proves how good her writing is because it kept me hooked.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sara.gauldin...
Blog:
http://sebgwrites.wordpress.com/
It will be interesting to see which character she chooses.
***
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Aug 18, 2014 07:09AM
Thanks for taking up the challenge, Julie! This brought back memories of Gone. I really enjoyed it. As you know, you're one of my favourite writers as I always know I'll enjoy your books :)
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