Nastassja
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Elise Kova:
Hi, it really helped that you explained how to pronounce Vhalla's name but I am also curious about Baldair. I was trying to find the etymology of this name in the internet but failed. Is Baldair a real name or a fictional one? And what is the meaning of it? Or maybe there's no special meaning. Just curious if there's. Thank you))
Elise Kova
Hey there! My names are usually sound edits to other names or terms that I think have meaning to the characters. But, sometimes, I do mush sounds together until I get something that sounds right!
As for Baldair, it's pronounced: BALL-DARE
It's a fictional name, so it doesn't have any specific meaning to anyone but me and my world. That being said, I love putting little nods and homages in my work to geeky things that I love. Baldair is one such thing. I'm an avid video game player and I really enjoyed the character Balthier from Final Fantasy 12. I wanted to give personal kudos to my video game love and so I altered Balthier's name to Baldair, a little easter egg to myself, I guess!
Hope this helps!
As for Baldair, it's pronounced: BALL-DARE
It's a fictional name, so it doesn't have any specific meaning to anyone but me and my world. That being said, I love putting little nods and homages in my work to geeky things that I love. Baldair is one such thing. I'm an avid video game player and I really enjoyed the character Balthier from Final Fantasy 12. I wanted to give personal kudos to my video game love and so I altered Balthier's name to Baldair, a little easter egg to myself, I guess!
Hope this helps!
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Pamela J. (Fantasy Book Nook)
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Elise Kova:
Hi, Elise- another couple of questions :) 1) Where did you come up with the character names? They're really unique and I'm just curious about the origin. 2) In the books Vhalla is said to have dark brown hair but in the coverart it's light brown/blonde? 3) Do you ever go to anything like Geekycon or do appearances? I'd love to know how to get signed copies :)
Sye Esteban
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Elise Kova:
Are you still be sending ARCs or reviewers physical copies of Air Awakens and Fire Falling? And if Fire Falling is out, is the 3rd book will have physical ARCS too? I've recently joined the street team and I'm mourning over what I missed. I'm just wondering. :D I'm a big fan of yours!
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