Questions About The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga, #1)

by Elise Kova (Goodreads Author)

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I absolutely loved Air Awakens and wanted to know if this new series has a romantic background throughout the book? Thanks.

Elise Kova There is definitely romance in the Loom Saga, but it is much less the focus than Air Awakens. Furthermore, in this series, I play a bit with the notio…moreThere is definitely romance in the Loom Saga, but it is much less the focus than Air Awakens. Furthermore, in this series, I play a bit with the notions of family, monogamy, "marriage", and relationships in general with one culture (Fenthri on Loom) having no concepts of these things - or very lose ones at best, and another culture (Dragons on Nova) having very strict opinions on these.

If you're picking up this book looking for romance-heavy focus, I'd venture to say you may risk being disappointed. However... I welcome anyone else to weigh in! :D (less)

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How old are the characters in the book?

Elise Kova At the beginning of THE ALCHEMISTS OF LOOM:

Florence - 16
Arianna - 22
Cvareh - 43
Leona - 45 (she turns 46 during the book)

NOTE: The average life span fo…moreAt the beginning of THE ALCHEMISTS OF LOOM:

Florence - 16
Arianna - 22
Cvareh - 43
Leona - 45 (she turns 46 during the book)

NOTE: The average life span for a Dragon is 121 years. For a Fenthri it's 44.

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I just love you books, and knowing that you made this happen? Can't wait for this. But how do you pronounce Cvareh? Even in my mind, I just skip over it not knowing how to read it right.

Elise Kova Cvareh... Suh-vah-ray
Teaser, there will be an appendix in the back of the book with all kinds of notes and info on the world. A pronunciation guide is…moreCvareh... Suh-vah-ray
Teaser, there will be an appendix in the back of the book with all kinds of notes and info on the world. A pronunciation guide is one thing it will include!

And thanks so much! I'm SO excited already for The Alchemists of Loom. It's a departure from Air Awakens with a very different world and characters. But, I still think that people who enjoyed Air Awakens will enjoy The Alchemists of Loom!(less)

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How do you write and publish an entire trilogy in only a year?!?

Elise Kova I usually write and edit well in advance of my publishing schedule. But, even with that being said, the Loom Saga was an ambitious timeline (one I wou…moreI usually write and edit well in advance of my publishing schedule. But, even with that being said, the Loom Saga was an ambitious timeline (one I wouldn't recommend) given the complexity of world, story, and length!

If you were looking for something more technical/tip-oriented. I try to write 3,000 words/day in addition to running my business and editing books in editorial.(less)

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How many books will be in this series?

Elise Kova I have always planned on 3 books for the Loom Saga, but I called it a SAGA rather than a "trilogy" because high fantasy tends toward the long side. I …moreI have always planned on 3 books for the Loom Saga, but I called it a SAGA rather than a "trilogy" because high fantasy tends toward the long side. I recently finished the outline for book three and as of right now it's over 55 chapters and two parts.... so we'll see! I'm hoping I can keep it to three.(less)

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