by A.E. Albert
@aealbert23
Book Title: The Mirror: World's Collide Series (Book 1)
Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult
What inspired you to write your first book?
I've always been fascinated by mirrors. When I was younger (let's pretend that wasn't that long ago), I sometimes pressed my hand upon the glass, hoping that I would discover a fantastic world, completely different from my own.
It was that memory, along with a cliffhanger writing prompt, that inspired what turned out to be my first actual "book".
Is there a message in your book and/or books?
Is there a message in your book and/or books?
I suppose that there's underlying morals in every one of my stories, from anti-bullying to standing up for what you believe in. In The Mirror and the series Worlds Collide, there's the aforementioned messages plus the main message, Lux Vincemus (the light will prevail).
Is there anything in your book and/or books based on real life experiences?
Is there anything in your book and/or books based on real life experiences?
I don't really base much in The Mirror off of my true to life experiences, but some characteristics of certain characters are modeled after people I know. I also subconsciously weave my own struggles into my characters and plot.
What books and/or writers have influenced you the most?
What books and/or writers have influenced you the most?
The writers that have influenced me include Rick Riordan and Regina Doman. Some of the numerous books that have inspired me are C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia (all seven!) and Louis Sachar's Holes.
What has been your greatest challenge when writing?
What has been your greatest challenge when writing?
The most challenging thing for me when I write is to let my characters run the show, not because I have control issues, but because I love my characters and I want the best for them. Sadly, they don't always make good choices. It's very hard for me to step back and let them learn their own lessons, rather than using the power of the pen to force them to make a decision that is uncharacteristic of them.
What are you working on right now?
What are you working on right now?
I am currently working on the sequel to The Mirror, titled The ShadowMaster. If you've bought the first book in the Worlds Collide series, you know there's a sneak preview for The ShadowMaster at the end of The Mirror.
So far, it's an intense story-danger at every turn, the fates of entire worlds hanging in the balance, all that good stuff. And that's pretty much all I'm going to divulge right now.
What have you learned and do you have any advice for other authors?
What have you learned and do you have any advice for other authors?
Writing has taught me a great deal about life. The meanest people are often the most scarred. Those who make bad choices sometimes have good, plausible reasons for doing so. And, as a character in the story of your life, you don't know the plans your author has in store for you.
I do have a few pieces of advice to other writers: let your characters shape the story. I find that when I let my characters run with the line, fantastic stories are made. And don't be afraid to break the rules every once in awhile!
Do you have a favorite character whom you've written or are writing about?
Do you have a favorite character whom you've written or are writing about?
Gosh, that's almost like asking me to pick a favorite child. I love all my characters (excepting some of the baddies). However, I am not completely impartial. In The Mirror, I love Zach Johnston. He's dreamy, heroic, brave...and taken, ladies, so don't get excited ;)
This may come as a surprise to those of you who have read the book, but Zynthia Avariss is also up there on my list. She's so fun to write because of her complexity and unpredictability, and I get excited whenever I write a scene with her in it.
Is there any particular reason why you write or started writing?
Is there any particular reason why you write or started writing?
Besides the fact that I love it and it keeps me from losing my mind? Not really.
When did you first start writing The Mirror?
When did you first start writing The Mirror?
I started writing it last September, and finished it this July.
How many books will be in the Worlds Collide series?
How many books will be in the Worlds Collide series?
As of now, I have plans for there to be five books in the series, total. That could change, though, and I may write a spinoff series when those books are all finished. For now, I'll just concentrate on writing The ShadowMaster.
About H.R. Kasper
About H.R. Kasper
H. R. Kasper is a writer, photographer, sports fanatic, animal lover, and self-proclaimed grammar Nazi. She lives in northeast Ohio with her family on ten acres of beautiful, wooded land.
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