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First a little about the plot:
When two vicious wolves chase fourteen-year-old Jacob Clark down a path from our world into another, his life is forever changed. He has no idea they have been sent by the Lorkon—evil, immortal beings who are jealous of powers he doesn’t know he possesses—powers they desire to control.
The inhabitants of the new world desperately need Jacob's help in recovering a magical key that was stolen by the Lorkon and is somehow linked to him. If he helps them, his life will be at risk. But if he chooses not to help them, both our world and theirs will be in danger. The Lorkon will stop at nothing to unleash the power of the key—and Jacob's special abilities.
My take:
Andrea is a debut author with a promising start. The book is highly imaginative, which is the greatest strength as a fantasy author. Her ability alone to come up with exotic-sounding names is impressive. The pacing is good and keeps the reader engaged, with plenty of surprising twists. The author did a good job of providing an interesting beginning to the story that did not drag down the pace. Andrea has set the readers up well for additional books and, I'm sure based on the first installment that the following installments will only be even better.
Purchase your copy here: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/68856
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By: Aaron Polson,
on 6/18/2010
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Andrea Pearson, a Utah native, is a graduate of Brigham Young University (April 2010, bachelor of science degree in Communications Disorders), and awriter for a magazine called Mormon Artist. Her debut novel, The Key of Kilenya, will be released this July. She enjoys biking, music, watchingmovies and basketball, spending time with family and close friends, and reading. She can be reached through her blog, Twitter, or email, all listed on her website: http://andreapearsonbooks.com
1. If you could write in any color ink, what would it be?
Bright red, bright pink, or blue.
2. What do you think makes a good story?
Intense scenes, strong, well written characters, and good pacing--not too boring or slow. There's no such thing as a book which is too intense. :-)
3. What is the hardest part of being a writer?
There are a couple of things:
1) Scheduling--staying away from the internet, from texting, family, and friends long enough to meet my word count goal, and
2) Dealing with the ups and downs: good reviews, harsh reviews. Good writing which flows from my fingertips, bad writing or writer's block. And figuring out how to understand these things, make the good better, and recognize that sometimes reviews are harsh because there really is something wrong with my writing.
4. What would be the ideal meal for one of your favorite characters?
Steak and potatoes. He's a country boy. :-)
5. What is the last book you read?
The Thorn by Daron Fraley--a story about Christians living on a different planet. It was fascinating.
Thanks, Andrea.
Would you like to answer from my bag o' questions for a future edition? Drope me a message at aaron_polson(at)hotmail.com or via Twitter, @aaronpolson.
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Your book looks great! Hope I win
You have a great blog.
On a writing blog, I like to see tips and advice, as well as updates on what the writer is currently working on.