Welcome back to Author Mary Ting.
Bio:Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing Crossroads was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother. It was inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl.
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Favorite sport? Basketball. Lakers are my favorite.
TV or Movies? Movies. I love action pact movies.
Print or Ebook? Print books. I love to feel the texture of the book.
Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate for sure!!! Godiva please…lol!!!
Coke or Pepsi? I rarely drink sodas, but if I had to choose…Coke.
Horror or Romance? Romance all the way. I can’t watch horror movies. One time I did and my husband had to escort me to the bathroom...lol!!!
Harry Potter or Twilight? As much as I enjoyed Harry Potter, I am a huge Twilight fan.
Cats or Dog? Dog. I have a little maltese named Mochi, named after Mochi ice cream.
Do you prefer a bunch of small gifts or one big expensive one? One expensive gift.
What is you favorite way to spend a rainy day? Besides cuddling up with my husband…right? Lol!!! Cuddle up with a book and drink hot tea.
Between (Crossroads Saga #2)As the alkins head back to Crossroads, Claudia leads her normal life; but not for long. Having a special soul, Claudia attracts danger, and she soon finds out who Gamma asked to watch over her. The Twelve, known as Divine Elders on Earth, are very much involved when they find out that Aliah, one of the God’s first angels, escaped from the Abyss when the gates were opened by Aden. Needing Claudia’s soul to escape the only place Aliah can reside–a place between Heaven and Earth–he sends his demons in search of all Claudia Emersons on Earth. Taking her soul will enable him to be released from Between and cross over to Crossroads, which would give him immense power. As more secrets are revealed Claudia learns about the venators—nephilim, demon hunters. Now two opposing forces must work together in order to save Claudia and humanity from the most dangerous angel ever created. But along the way, trust becomes a big issue. Will love be enough to
Welcome to Author Mary Ting.
Bio:Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing Crossroads was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother. It was inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl.
Author's Blog.
http://marytingbooks.blogspot.com/Website:
http://www.marytingcrossroads.comInterview:
What is one book everyone should read?The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. I cried so much!!! I can’t imagine writing this book knowing you will never see your family again. As my kids grow up, I would urge them to read this book.
If you could have any superpower what would you choose?I would love to be able to fly. I could fly to Paris for lunch…hehe!!!
Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book.Crossroads is about love and friendship know no boundaries.
Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects? I am currently working on the sequel to Crossroads.
What inspired you to want to become a writer?I was never inspired to become a writer. Writing Crossroads was a way for me to heal the death of my grandmother. Stephenie Meyer has also inspired me as well. Twilight was based on her dreams and I based my story on my dreams.
Tell us your most rewarding experience since being published.I’ve meet so many wonderful people around the world. Many of them have become my friends. Friendship knows no boundaries for sure.
What is your dream cast for your book?Claudia-Nina Debrov
Michael-Ben Barnes
Davin-Channing Tatum
Vivian-Megan Fox
Caleb-Chase Crawford
Patty-Amanda Seyfried
Philip-Orlando Bloom
Agnes-Courtney Cox
Margaret-Angelina Jolie
Gamma-Susan Sarandon
Aden-Huge Jackman
What was your favorite book when you were a child/teen? I loved reading Judy Blume and V.C. Andrew series.
What's one piece of advice you would give aspiring authors?Write all your thoughts down. Ask your friends to read your draft. And most importantly, believe that you can!!!
What is your favorite Quote?I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou
Can you see yourself in any of your characters?Though I don’t like to admit it, Claudia is just like me. Her experiences are my personal experiences…first car, first job, first time camping, but too bad there was so Michael when I was in high school…lol!!!
Hidden talent? I oil paint. I once painted the cover of New Moon. I sold it for $100 at a Twilight convention. I also make jewelries. My friends and I started a website called www.inspiredbytwilight.com I also love to dance. I teach a dance routine every year for a talent show for my daughter’s group, the school I work at.
Favorite Candy?Giant Chewy Sweet Tarts. I can eat one pack as I write…lol!!!
What movie and/or book are you looking forward to this year?Breaking Dawn
How do you react to a bad review? I know that my book will not please all. It’s impossible!!! I think about the reasons why I wrote this book
Title: Crossroads
Author: Mary Ting
Series: 1st in a Series
Released: July 29, 2011 (First published April 6, 2011)
Publisher: World Castle
Tags: Angels, Young Adult, Fantasy
On the same night of her friend’s tragic death, Claudia Emerson encounters another world, Crossroads, through her dream. There, she learns about a mix breed of angels and humans, who possess supernatural powers. Among those with these powers, lies evil, known as the fallen. Mystified by her ability to enter this place called Crossroads, certain that the fallen will be after her, she is assigned a guardian angel named Michael. Aden, the fallen leader, is convinced that Claudia holds the key to help destroy Crossroads. Her dream becomes a nightmare as more secrets are revealed, about who she really is, and the true identities of the people she loves most.
Currently there are a wide variety of young adult books that deal with angels... I've read a lot of them. Crossroads is a welcome addition, especially for those looking for a different, unique twist on fallen angel/guardian angel mythology.
There are a few details in the story line I wish had been explained more clearly, but overall I was satisfied. The writing is descriptive and believable and the characters were well developed and likable. There was enough mystery to keep my interest and bring me back to the story, but it was a book I could put down. Crossroads is first in a series and wrapped up nicely, at least without the Epilogue. If you stop reading before the epilogue this could be a stand alone.
Overall Crossroads is fairly clean. There is quite a bit of romance and kissing that takes place including one scene where Claudia inexplicably ends up without a shirt on.
If you love this genre give this one a try, it's received some great reviews on
goodreads.
Rating: 3.5 Stars - Good Book
Source: From Author for Review
Content: no language or sex but has a passionate kissing scene with the main character in just a bra.
Have you read Crossroads? What did you think? If you have posted a review on your blog or website please feel free to link it up.
Great interview! I'm so looking forward to Between after reading Crossroads! Thank you so much for the giveaway chance!
Gena Robertson
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Than you so much for greatinterview and giveaway!
I forgot my twit account, so i only can earn 2 entries ^^
Not to mention, but i'm a huge fan of Harry Potter, lol..
Kristiana
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Thank you for the great giveaway!
Great interview!! Mary seems such a sweet person and we totally have the dog over cat thing in common(YAY)!!