Book Tour + Interview: Inimical by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge + Giveaway
Inimical
by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
(Circuit Fae, #3)
Published by: Monster House Books
Publication date: September 18th 2018
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult
Synopsis
Talk about a hot mess.
First, there's Rouen, princess of the dark Fae, goth-rock star Euphoria, and soon-to-be senior at Richmond Elite High. Her world is all things ice, snow, and death. And that death will include her own people unless she can defeat her evil father in a Battle of Wits and War and seize the throne. Trouble is, taking the throne is a death sentence for the princess of the fair Fae. In other words, a quick death for Syl, Rouen's girlfriend.
And that’s so not good.
Second, there's Syl, princess of the fair Fae, geek girl mathlete, and also an incoming senior. Things aren't any easier for her. Syl must save her people by battling her old nemesis, the fair Fae prince, and the same rules apply: taking the throne means a death sentence for the other court's princess, Rouen.
Even worse, Syl and Rouen's enemies have figured out they're a couple. Now, both Rouen's father and Syl's archenemy are teaming up to ensure neither of them makes it till Midsummer’s Day never mind to the fall semester.
Looks like passing summer school is the least of their worries.
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AUTHOR BIO
She enjoys long hikes in the woods (where better to find the fair folk?), believing in fairies (in fact, she's clapping right now), dancing with dark elves (always wear your best shoes), being a self-rescuing princess (hello, black belt!), and writing diverse books about teenage girls finding love, romance, and their own inner power.
She might be planning high tea at the Fae Court right now.
GIE is multi-published, and in her role as an editor has helped hundreds of authors make their dream of being published a reality.
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Author Interview
1) Are there any authors, genres, or works of literature that have influenced your writing?
I’m a big fan of Sabaa Tahir, Zoraida Cordova, Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor, Kiersten White, and Tomi Adeyemi.
2) What is your creative process when bringing your worlds or characters to life?
I write every day, and I use an outline that maps the plot. Each book goes through 6-7 full drafts. For the first one, I just get the story out onto the page. It doesn’t matter if it’s ugly. That’s what those 5-6 other drafts are for! Then I start the editing process. I’ll do 2-3 more drafts before sending it to my editor. She takes a look and gives me her notes, we chat about it, and then I do my almost-final draft, send it back, and we go around again.
Normally, for that last draft, I’m editing to make sure the feels are high and the voices are distinct.
3) What was your inspirations behind the Circuit Fae series?
I’ve always loved fairies and the Fae, and the idea of them using technology to leverage their magic was something I hadn’t seen before. I love taking two seemingly different things and merging them into story.
4) Is there a character from your works that you feel a special connection with?
Rouen the secondary heroine from CIRCUIT FAE is the character that resonates most with me. Where Syl (the primary heroine) does good because she IS good, Rouen struggles to do the right thing because she comes from a place where only strength and power is valued. The struggle is what makes her choices all the more poignant, and I think a lot of readers can relate.
5) What lead you to writing and later publishing your first book?
Like a lot of writers, I started writing very young. It’s my passion. I’m driven to write, and I feel very, very fortunate that my books have found their audience.
6) Is there any advice you would like to give to writers who are just starting out?
Write, write, and keep writing. Turn off that inner voice that tells you you’re not good enough. It’s lying. Your first draft will suck. Everyone’s does. You will get rejected. Everyone does. It’s not personal. Say “thank you for your time” and move on. Keep writing. Learn to write everywhere. De-ritualize the act of writing—you don’t need a special pen or a special desk or even a special time to write. To make a living in the biz, you have to publish at least 4 books a year. Read in your genre. Be kind to others in the community. Ripping apart other people’s writing is more of a reflection on you as a negative person than it is on their writing.
Giveaway
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