Let me tell you a little about this girl here, Lindsey Sablowski. I have
known her since the old Inkpop days! Gosh, that seems so long ago now. However,
in the past months I have been strongly supporting and
being entirely excited for her. Her lovely, amazing book CURSED WITH POWER will
be making it to book shelves and reading devices! Thanks to Old Line Publishing.
She has had one heck of a journey with CwP, and now she is accomplishing the
publishing world on September 7th! YES! Just a few days from now!
So in honor of the upcoming release. Lindsey has done ME the HONOR of
stopping by on my little blog here. She’s going to answer a few questions and
give us a excerpt from her book CwP.
INTERVIEW WITH THE
AUTHOR
1. I heard that it was a long journey in getting CwP
published. On the scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the hardest and 1 for the lowest),
how hard was it on you, and how much emotional turmoil did you suffer? Can you
elaborate on the times?
Lindsey: Definitely a 10. It took me two years to find a
publisher for CWP, and even now though it’s published, I know the difficulties
won’t end. I’m not sure how many people know this, but before CWP I had tried
publishing my first book, “The Magic of Light.” I spent four years trying to
publish that before eventually I came to terms with the rejection letters were
piling up and I needed to try something new.
During the two years I worked getting Cursed with Power published it was
extremely difficult. Many publishers look down on new authors because they view
us as “inexperienced,” and I was especially worried about the fact that I’m a
teenager. There were times when I would stop writing –one time I stopped for
several months—but I always returned to my work no matter the rejections because
I felt closer to this story than anything I’ve ever written before. I wanted to
share Celestria’s world, and in the end I’m so grateful that it worked out.
2. What is your favorite writing tip for beginner writers?
Something that you perhaps wish that someone advised you for when you were a
beginner?
Lindsey: I wish someone would have stressed the
importance of editing to me. I think it’s something that is often times
forgotten or misleading… I mean you know you’re supposed to edit your book, but
no one really ever stresses just how important it is. It honestly makes all the
difference; the more polished of a story you have, the better chances you have
of making it. And I know that seems like a rule of thumb that everybody should
already know, but it’s hard to know how much to edit when you’re bias toward
your own work.
3. What is your all time moment of this whole journey of getting
published?
Lindsey: Hmm… that’s a tricky question. I’d have to say
my favorite moment was actually writing the book. Now two years ago I might not
have admitted that, but now when I look back on it I’m so glad I did everything
that I did. When I’d finishing writing a chapter I’d upload it on inkpop (when
it used to be around), and I remember smiling at people’s comments when they
would read something shocking. The fanbase has been amazing through all of
this.
4. Okay, now a story based question: who is your favorite
supporting character in your book?
Lindsey: Without a doubt, it’s Alaire. (Don’t tell Leal
that!) He originally wasn’t in the first version of the book, so his presence is
extremely significant to the characters as well as me. Whenever I had my doubts,
I felt like Alaire’s voice in my head could keep me going. Plus… He’s a handsome
guy and has a way with his words, so what’s not to love?
5. Can you tell us which chapter you look forward for people to
read? You don’t have to elaborate on what goes on. Just the chapter number and
such.
Lindsey: So I actually have two that I’m tied between:
chapters nineteen and twenty two. I won’t give away what happens, but I’ll just
say they’re very shocking chapters. Something that happens in there wasn’t
originally planned out to happen, so it was even a bit surprising for me. I’m
hoping readers will really enjoy it!
6. What chapter do you think that will hook your readers? And if
you want to add in a non-spoiler like manner, how will it be so?
Lindsey: I suppose it depends on the reader, but
personally I think chapter fourteen is definitely something that will be
enjoyable and keep the readers interested. (That’s not to say the chapters
before then are boring) There’s more depth about both Celestria and Alaire, and
it really starts to reflect on the people they are and the ones they want to
become. I found it very interesting to write, and I kept my reader’s interests
at heart.
7. That is your advice to the future writers out there, that are
struggling and suffering confidence issues about their work? Can you tell us
what really drove and inspired you to approach the publishing industry? What
gave you that right push to keep on and succeed?
Lindsey: My first advice is always to read –read
everything and anything you can get your hands on. Honestly reading books about
fantasy and historical fiction gave me the passion I needed to do the work that
I do now. I suppose that’s what really drove me; I loved reading stories about
magic and so forth, and I wanted to create my own that I could share with the
world. As for what kept me going through the tough years… I think that I really
owe to the fanbase. I know a lot of authors don’t like sharing their work
online, but I’m glad that I did. There are amazing writers and readers out there
who read other people’s work and seriously care for it, and its people like that
who kept me going when times got rough. Every time I’d get a rejection letter
I’d go back to the comments page online (whether it was wattpad or inkpop) and
read something positive. It was readers -ordinary people like you and me- that
kept me going.
She’s such a sweetie and inspiration isn’t she?!
Now, for the excerpt that Lindsey has so kindly handed over to
me to share!
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK!
Doesn’t this sound INTERESTING!?
Here’s is information on CURSED WITH POWER.
Celestria Hale learns that she is one of the last
living Dark magicians. Upon leaving her hometown, she searches for others like
herself to find out what has happened to her kind. She meets Alaire, another
Dark magician with a dangerously sinister past. Through their travels, Celestria
and Alaire come face to face with their enemies. The White magicians plot
against them, developing a conspiracy that will overtake the last of them. While
struggling for survival, Celestria must also come to terms with her sister's
death. But is her sister dead? There's no way out. The battle's already begun,
and only the most powerful force will prevail. Everyone shows a longing hunger
in their eyes, but their greed for power is only the beginning of a war raging
between darkness and light. With the war approaching to determine the fate of
magicians, Celestria fears for her and Alaire's existence. Destiny may find
them, but will it be enough?
I don’t know about you guys, but I know I AM buying this book! I know that
it’s going to be amazing and wonderful! I cannot wait to get my hands on it!
Pre-Order/Buy here!
In Distoria, people live under a
power hungry ruler named Distane; whose reign is like an unstoppable plague
over the land.
*cries* It’s going to be an emotional ride with this one.
