Ask the Author: Mia Pride
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Mia Pride
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Mia Pride
Writing has always been a passion of mine, but the right story never called to me. Life got crazy. I had kids and started my own baking business. Years went by with the desire to write a novel growing more intense by the day, but still...no story to write.
One day, I had a horrible headache that left me very ill in bed. As I lay there holding my head in pain, the entire story of Gwynneth and Liam came pouring out of my mind, as if they were always there, waiting for the right time to reveal themselves to me. As my headache subsided, I wrote down every single detail as more and more details came to me. Within the hour, I had a a pretty good beginning to what word become an entire series of stories: the Sisters of Danu series.
Book one, Forbidden Fate, is my story for Liam and Gwynneth, but in truth, they guided my hand. there were times when I thought Gwynneth would go one direction, but she insisted on going another. The book is set in Iron Age Ireland, the year 58 AD. This is the time of Celtic, Pagan Ireland. No written language existed and all materials were organic. This means that there are no true written records of the time and very few artifacts left to study. After 1.5 years of research and writing, I tried to use as much historically accurate details as possible, using other nearby Celtic tribes as reference when needed. As for the mysteries of their time, I used my imagination to fill in the blanks.
One day, I had a horrible headache that left me very ill in bed. As I lay there holding my head in pain, the entire story of Gwynneth and Liam came pouring out of my mind, as if they were always there, waiting for the right time to reveal themselves to me. As my headache subsided, I wrote down every single detail as more and more details came to me. Within the hour, I had a a pretty good beginning to what word become an entire series of stories: the Sisters of Danu series.
Book one, Forbidden Fate, is my story for Liam and Gwynneth, but in truth, they guided my hand. there were times when I thought Gwynneth would go one direction, but she insisted on going another. The book is set in Iron Age Ireland, the year 58 AD. This is the time of Celtic, Pagan Ireland. No written language existed and all materials were organic. This means that there are no true written records of the time and very few artifacts left to study. After 1.5 years of research and writing, I tried to use as much historically accurate details as possible, using other nearby Celtic tribes as reference when needed. As for the mysteries of their time, I used my imagination to fill in the blanks.
Mia Pride
Honestly...I walk away. I have too much to do, to stare at a screen with no words flowing! I go about my day and handle other responsibilities, all the while my story plays in my mind as I wonder, "Now what?" If I have the rest of the story planned, I can also skip ahead and continue writing the rest. Often times, the story develops itself and fills in that blank for itself.
Mia Pride
My "job" is to write about whatever I want! I get to live in a fantasy world of MY choosing and tell the stories running through my mind. I have freedom to write whatever I want. It isn't always easy, but I get to control my schedule, my stories, and share my stories with like-minded readers! I enjoy it immensely!
Mia Pride
Nobody has "the time to write". I get asked all the time how I find the time being a full time mom and wife. The answer is that I have to prioritize. When my family is around, they come first. But when the children are at school, I will throw a load of clothes in the wash, clean a room or two, and get to writing. It's a balance and it takes time to find. But if you really want to write, just write! Sit down and let those creative juices flow. You won't be able to add extra hours to your day, but you will be surprised how easily you can rearrange a few things. Once your story is in the works, you will feel SO motivated to continue and you will find the time!
Mia Pride
Ideas seem to come to me at the most random moments. I keep a notebook handy and immediately write down any ideas that come to mind. Most of my ideas come directly from those around me, whether its a person I know or a complete stranger, to even something I see on television. I see so many human interactions as a story waiting to be told! I think, "Oh! That would make a great story!" and I write it down in my notebook
Mia Pride
I am currently working on the first round of edits for book two in the Sisters of Danu series: Foretold Fate!
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