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| Guest Author Tessa Stockton |
Well, I am inspired to read it! Explain the genre of this particular title, and is the only genre you write in?
Wind’s Aria is a fantasy romance and the first installment of an eNovella series. I love writing in this genre. There is something so freeing and creative about it. Anything goes. Still, I’m all over the map when it comes to genres. I have three books published thus far. One is a political intrigue/romance, another a suspense/thriller, and then I have Wind’s Aria. They are all pretty diverse in plot, structure, and even literary voice. I like variety. My reading habits reflect this, as well. Today, in addition to continuing my fantasy romance series, I’m currently working on a paranormal romance, and an international crime fiction title. I’m ever rotating the pots on the stove, keeping it all warm and succulent. : )
Me too! I write what 'moves me'.When did you start writing toward publication?
I began pursuing it seriously in 2001. While I’ve had articles and a few short stories published, and I was a columnist, it took me almost ten years to get a novel published. It’s not an easy path. There are a lot of challenges, rejections, and it’s time consuming. Good thing I don’t mind all of that. Those closest to me didn’t call me Tenacious Tessa for nothing while growing up. Plus, now we have the do-it-yourself revolution. Whichever way you go, it requires a tremendous amount of dedication.
So true. Did you have several manuscripts finished before you sold like I did? If so, did you send them out yourself?
Oh yeah. And, yes. I have no representation. I am my own agent. Rejection is a regular part of this trade. You have to learn how to receive the nays, determine whether you need to rework manuscripts (because every person, reader/editor, has a different opinion), and keep moving ahead. You won’t get anywhere unless you move forward. Keep in mind, there are always ways to improve.
Rejections can make our work stronger. So can other authors. Are you a member of any writing organizations and, if so, have they helped?
Another reason why I love to host other authors on my blog. What’s next for you?
Finishing that next mind-blowing, heart-stopping title!
BOOK BLURB
Elected
as the Songstress, Aria takes her place on the sacred platform to sing before
every dawn. As long as she does so, peace and abundant life belong to her
people. One morning, amidst a strange wind that brings with it a curse in its
eerie howl, Aria loses her ability to make music. But the encroaching death
that transpires isn’t her biggest tragedy. It’s that she adores the cause of
her blunder, for he’s a magnificent winged creature who’s stolen more than her
voice.
EXCERPT from
Wind’s Aria
“Who are you?”
He pushed further back into the shadows as she
strode closer. “Someone you need not know.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
When he didn’t answer, she sighed.
“What a strange, terrible day,” she mumbled. “Well,
at least tell me your name . . .”
He stood, speechless, knowing he shouldn’t be there
at all—conversing with a Meleyan—especially not their musical deliverer that he
was set to doom the day after tomorrow.
A peculiar grumbling interrupted her insistence, to
his relief.
“Sorry.” She patted her stomach. He could see, even
in the blackened night, how her face turned a deeper shade of red than her
hair. “I’ve forgotten to eat. I guess I’m hungrier than I realized.”
He plucked an apple from the tree he’d nearly become
a part of and held it out to her. The girl approached tentatively. She reached
for the fruit but recoiled when her fingers brushed his.
“Is touching me so horrible?” he asked.
Her jaw dropped open and her delicate brow furrowed.
She inclined her head. “It . . . hurt.”
“How?” he asked, for her fingers felt good to him,
soothing. Warm. He wanted to try again.
MORE ABOUT THE
AUTHOR
Tessa
is a veteran of the performing arts and worldwide missions, having come from a
long line of musical arts professionals. She loved seeing the world and
absorbing the beauty of other cultures . . . an enriching life full of dance,
music, faith, and interesting cuisine. Over the years, she also contributed as
a writer/editor for ministry publications,
ghostwriter for political content, and headed a column on the topic of
forgiveness. Today, she writes romance and intrigue novels in a variety
of genres. You can also find out more information about Tessa Stockton and her eNovella, Wind’s Aria, by visiting:
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