The Prophecy
by Erin Pemberton
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GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy
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BLURB:
In a land plagued by war, King Dorvin and Queen Shiara are expecting their first child. They are excited until the good fairies tell of a prophecy; that their daughter is the key to winning the war against the Shadow tribes. To protect her, mages of the kingdom create a tower to keep her and her guardian hidden until her eighteenth birthday. When Ella turns 18 she leaves the tower, only to find that her parents are dead and the Shadow tribes now control the kingdom. Trained as a warrior, and aided by the good fairies, Ella must now bring her subjects together and prepare for the final war.
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Excerpt :
“You love her, don’t you?” Jack asked quietly, his eyes never leaving Erek’s.
“Does it matter? She and I can never be together.” The sadness of this truth rang through Erek, nearly making him fall to the floor and weep. He’d waited his whole life for her. “You love her as well.”
Jack nodded his head. “Where does that leave us? What are we going to do?”
Erek feeling more tired and older than his twenty-five years replied, “It leaves us fighting for the same thing. Once this is all over, we’ll figure out the rest. For right now, we need to be content that when one of us isn’t around watching over her, the other is.”
Jack ran a hand over his newly shaved head, his eyes turned to the floor and nodded.
Erek looked at him, seeing so much of himself in this man of light. The same eyes, the same stature, the same look. Even their movements and choice of haircuts were the same. Right down to the chin strap they both wore. Erek never thought of it before, but it were almost if they were the same man. “Do you think, if we lived in another world, that we might be the same person? Me being the darker side and you the lighter?”
Jack looked up at this, his eyes wide and his mouth set in a straight line. “I’ve thought it several times actually. There are times when I’m convinced I passed by a mirror when I see you.”
Erek nodded before turning back to look at the storm brewing. He heard Jack quietly head down the stairs, leaving him to his thoughts. Ella would be safe in Jack’s hands when Erek was no longer there to protect her. He was sure of it. If Jack felt anywhere close to the way he felt, Erek knew she would be loved the way she deserved.
Author Bio and Links:
I’m just a small town girl, living in Ohio and making up worlds for my characters to live in. A preschool teacher by day, I live with my amazing husband while dreaming of walking hand in hand with him on the beach just searching for seashells. Together, we have five incredible kids, who are starting to make their way in this world as they take on college, high school, and elementary school. I love Christmas, the beach, seashells, painting, reading anything fantasy related, and in my very little spare time, creating new worlds for others to enjoy.
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Q and A with the Author:
*** Did you use any of your own experience as inspiration?
The only thing that I used in this story from my own life is my husband’s characteristics. Both my main male characters, Jack and Erek, are based off of my husband, Jason. I would watch some of his movements or mannerism during different times like when he was angry or tired and have Erek or Jack do the same thing. They even have his looks. Shaved head and a chin strap (it’s style for facial hair). Of course, now my husband has a full beard, but the story was finished by the time he grew that. The rest of the book is based loosely on Rapunzel.
*** On average, how long does the writing process take?
Because I have such a lack of time due to the fact that I love spending time with my husband, have five kids, and a full time job, with a couple of part time jobs on the side, it will sometimes take me a year or more to write a book. I just don’t have the time to do it and when I do have time, sometimes it’s just nice to sit and do nothing.
*** When did you realize you wanted a career in writing?
I don’t really see this as a career, but more of a hobby. Getting published was just something that was on my bucket list of things to do and that was added when I was in high school. I attempted to write a book then. It was a sad excuse of a story, but I was proud of it at the time. Now, I have it hidden away!
*** If you weren’t an author, what other career paths would you have taken?
I actually am a teacher who is in the process of becoming the preschool supervisor, which is kind of like a vice principal. But what I would really like to do is lounge on a beach some place and open an ice cream shop or something along those lines. Maybe I’ll take writing on full time then.
*** Out of the characters that you created, who is your favorite?
I love my main character Ella, but Erek is my favorite. He went against everything that made him, him and did what was right for the woman he loved.
*** What advice would you give to someone looking to be a writer?
It’s not easy and it’s a lot of work, before, during, and after. If you’re willing to put in the work and the time, it’s definitely worth it in the end.
*** What kind of research (if any) was required for any of your books?
Because my books are based on fantasy, I make the rules. I get to make up the worlds, the names, the moves, the magic, etc… For that reason, there really is no research needed on my end. I just go with the flow and the directions my characters lead me.
*** How long after you finish a book do you start another one?
I usually start coming up with ideas before I finish writing one. However, I won’t start writing a new one until I have completed and found a home for the previous book. I’m organized that way.
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Giveaway
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