Today I am very happy to be hosting a great interview with Rebecca Chastain.
First up, here is a little bit about her latest book, A Fistful of Evil....
Synopsis:
Madison Fox just learned that her ability to see souls is more than a
sight: It’s a weapon for fighting evil. The only problem is she doesn’t have a
clue what she’s doing.
On the positive side, her money problems are over, she’s possibly discovered her purpose in life, and her coworker is smoking hot. On the negative side, evil creatures now actively hunt her, and deadly experiences are becoming the norm.
When she thinks it couldn’t get worse, a powerful evil sets up shop at a local hotel’s video game convention, and it’s got its eye on more than the gaming geeks: it is hungry for Madison’s soul. Madison needs to become an expert illuminant enforcer overnight to save her job, her region . . . and her life.
If Stephanie Plum fought evil with magic, it’d look a lot like this.
On the positive side, her money problems are over, she’s possibly discovered her purpose in life, and her coworker is smoking hot. On the negative side, evil creatures now actively hunt her, and deadly experiences are becoming the norm.
When she thinks it couldn’t get worse, a powerful evil sets up shop at a local hotel’s video game convention, and it’s got its eye on more than the gaming geeks: it is hungry for Madison’s soul. Madison needs to become an expert illuminant enforcer overnight to save her job, her region . . . and her life.
If Stephanie Plum fought evil with magic, it’d look a lot like this.
A Fistful of Evil is an Amazon Top 100 Fantasy Bestseller in the United
States, Australia, and Canada.
Interview:
Where did you get the
inspiration for A Fistful of Evil?
I’m a fantasy addict and wish I had my own
magic, so it makes sense that my ideas always spark from the main character’s
magic. The idea for Madison’s magic came when I was trying to fall asleep. To
distract myself from a bad work day, I focused on my cat, who was sleeping
beside my pillow. In the darkness, I pretended I could see her glowing white,
which made me think about being able to see souls, and whether or not that
would be a good thing. From there, the story took off…and it took me a long
time to fall to sleep.
Do you see yourself in
any of your characters?
I am Madison’s polar opposite and am much
more like her best friend Bridget. I like to plan. I savor routine. I adore a
quiet day in front of my computer. I wish I were more spontaneous and outgoing
like Madison. Of course, if it meant attracting as much trouble as she does, no
thanks!
Did you always know you
wanted to be a writer?
I was eleven the first time I wrote a
story, and it was an epiphany. Short of stumbling through a wardrobe (I always
check!) or getting an owl-delivered message, writing is the closest I can get
to wielding magic, and I’m not going to give it up!
What does your writing
area look like?
A little bit messy and well lived in. More
specifically, my sprawling desk takes up half the room, and an elliptical
machine and two bookcases take up the rest of the space. The desk is covered
with manuscripts in various stages, research books, and far too many sticky
notes with scribbles only I can interpret. An enormous white board with my
extensive to-do list hangs across from my desk to keep me on track. And, of
course, cat beds are tucked into favored spaces to appease my “coworkers,” who
otherwise prefer sprawling across my desk, knocking everything to the floor.
What are five items you
never leave home without?
Lip gloss, a list of books I need to buy, a
hair tie, my purse, and a pullover sweater (what is with the arctic
temperatures of some restaurants?). I’m always forgetting to bring my phone.
Do you prefer ebooks or
print?
I love ebooks! They let me squeeze extra
reading time into every day, including while flossing and applying moisturizer
and sunscreen. Also, I can load my ereader with a library of books for long
trips rather than packing a heavy tote (this might be the reason my husband got
me an ereader in the first place).
What are you reading
right now?
For pleasure, Kat Richardson’s Greywalker; for research, Charles C.
Mann’s 1941; and for marketing tips, Joanna
Penn’s How to Market a Book.
Do you have a favorite TV
show?
S.H.I.E.L.D. is my current favorite, and next in line are Doctor Who, The Good Wife,
Scandal, and Modern Family. I sorely miss Eureka
and Warehouse 13. I wish more
sci-fi/fantasy shows were geared toward adults and not teens!
What’s one thing that
scares you?
Shower curtains, or rather, closed shower
curtains. Bathtubs are large. You could fit a lot of stuff back there,
including people. I always check behind shower curtains before using the
restroom in someone’s house. (You’ve been warned: If you ever have me over, I’m
going to look.) I’ve scared myself a few times, too, because a lot of people
use spare bathroom showers as extra storage.
Goals for future
projects?
A
Fistful of Evil is the first of string of novels,
the number depending on reader response; I want to make fans happy! I also plan
to write two or three more novellas in the world of Magic of the Gargoyles. Beyond that, I have a fantasy series set in
the time of the Aztec half mapped out, a magical realism screwball romance set
in LA that is currently in edits, and possibly a YA stand-alone involving time
manipulation.
Anything you want to say
to your readers?
Thank you for reading my novel! I love to
hear from readers, so email me at rebecca[at]rebeccachastain[dot]com,
leave a comment on my blog, or chat with me on Facebook.
Important Links:
Amazon
Australia: http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00MV8VQ70?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
Amazon US:
Website: http://www.rebeccachastain.com/
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