Ask the Author: Lilo Abernathy
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Lilo Abernathy
Oh, sorry I didn't see this question. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, the narrator of book 1, Elizabeth Klett, has it scheduled to produce in November. So I expect it to be available early December.
Thanks for your question.
Actually, the narrator of book 1, Elizabeth Klett, has it scheduled to produce in November. So I expect it to be available early December.
Thanks for your question.
Lilo Abernathy
Hi Mo,
Interesting question and the answer may be surprising.
I really wanted to address the issues of prejudice and discrimination that currently exists in our world in a non-confrontational way, so that readers could observe it from a non-personal direction. Urban Fantasy and Paranormal is a great place to spin a tale about the harms caused by prejudice. The world, breeds, and religions were built around that concept.
At the same time I wanted the reader to feel the pain of prejudice and discrimination outside of our normal contexts, so Blue's story unfolded from that perspective.
I must have a little sexy in my stories. Enter Jack!
Finally, I insisted that everything should be fun so the heavy topics would be palatable. Enter Maud, Varg, Dragomira, Rubalia, and the magic. :)
And so you have the primary cast and world!
You can read more about Varg in the short story The Binding of the Wolf and you also get a lot more of him in The Light Who Binds.
Lilo
Interesting question and the answer may be surprising.
I really wanted to address the issues of prejudice and discrimination that currently exists in our world in a non-confrontational way, so that readers could observe it from a non-personal direction. Urban Fantasy and Paranormal is a great place to spin a tale about the harms caused by prejudice. The world, breeds, and religions were built around that concept.
At the same time I wanted the reader to feel the pain of prejudice and discrimination outside of our normal contexts, so Blue's story unfolded from that perspective.
I must have a little sexy in my stories. Enter Jack!
Finally, I insisted that everything should be fun so the heavy topics would be palatable. Enter Maud, Varg, Dragomira, Rubalia, and the magic. :)
And so you have the primary cast and world!
You can read more about Varg in the short story The Binding of the Wolf and you also get a lot more of him in The Light Who Binds.
Lilo
Lilo Abernathy
Carolina,
The Light Who Binds took me longer to produce because I had to take so much time to create and grow a platform, learn marketing, advertising, figure out how to produce an audio and all that boring author stuff. I don't have to worry about that now as I have the basic knowledge of what to do. My goal for for The Light Who Burns is to have it released one year from The Light Who Binds. So look for it next summer.
If I ever get to write full time, I'd hope I could push out three books a year, but sadly that will be a while. So keep telling your friends about the series, vote for the books on the Goodreads lists, share them with groups, and support me however you are comfortable doing it, because that will only push the date of "full time writer" up.
Meanwhile, I'll do my best to make The Light Who Burns as exciting as The Light Who Shines and The Light Who Binds.
Best,
Lilo
The Light Who Binds took me longer to produce because I had to take so much time to create and grow a platform, learn marketing, advertising, figure out how to produce an audio and all that boring author stuff. I don't have to worry about that now as I have the basic knowledge of what to do. My goal for for The Light Who Burns is to have it released one year from The Light Who Binds. So look for it next summer.
If I ever get to write full time, I'd hope I could push out three books a year, but sadly that will be a while. So keep telling your friends about the series, vote for the books on the Goodreads lists, share them with groups, and support me however you are comfortable doing it, because that will only push the date of "full time writer" up.
Meanwhile, I'll do my best to make The Light Who Burns as exciting as The Light Who Shines and The Light Who Binds.
Best,
Lilo
Lilo Abernathy
Shannan, Yes! There will be two more books in this series at least. Perhaps a few novellas as well. Book three will be called The Light Who Burns and book four will be called The Light Who Destroys. I already have placeholders out there on Goodreads so you can add them to your lists. But if you want to be sure to be notified of them, you should sign up for my Release News. https://sites.google.com/site/lilojab...
If you just sign up for the Release News you will get notified of each release (print, ebook, audio) and nothing more. You also have the option of signing up for other news as well, if you want.
If you just sign up for the Release News you will get notified of each release (print, ebook, audio) and nothing more. You also have the option of signing up for other news as well, if you want.
Lilo Abernathy
Shannan,
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The Light Who Binds is making great progress. I'm almost done with the first major revision of the rough draft. I hope to start on the second round by Monday. The 2nd round is where I'll add a lot of the descriptive detail and the magic. I'm so looking forward to it.
You will absolutely learn more about Varg in this book and you'll get to read the Prophecy of the Illustrissima!
Thanks for your question.
Lilo
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The Light Who Binds is making great progress. I'm almost done with the first major revision of the rough draft. I hope to start on the second round by Monday. The 2nd round is where I'll add a lot of the descriptive detail and the magic. I'm so looking forward to it.
You will absolutely learn more about Varg in this book and you'll get to read the Prophecy of the Illustrissima!
Thanks for your question.
Lilo
Lilo Abernathy
Lorena, As you may know from my profile, I live in the Smoky Mountains. I love it here. Right now I'm looking out the window and the mist is curling around the mountain top across my way. The peak is lost in the cloud and the valley below is in the midst of transforming from brown to green.
This area gives me wonderful imagery to introduce into my writing. Since the entire Bluebell Kildare Series takes place in this region, I'm able to use it in my descriptions. I have several passages that feature the mists and forests, the insect sounds and the birds.
Thanks for your question.
Lilo
This area gives me wonderful imagery to introduce into my writing. Since the entire Bluebell Kildare Series takes place in this region, I'm able to use it in my descriptions. I have several passages that feature the mists and forests, the insect sounds and the birds.
Thanks for your question.
Lilo
Lilo Abernathy
That is a great question! Right now I toggle work, health issues, marketing, and writing. Naturally we would all love it if I could focus solely on writing.
Unfortunately, there is nothing anyone can do about the health issues. But it would be great if I could spend less time on marketing. The fact is I have to sell the book I've already written in order to pay for editing and book covers for future books. You would be amazed at the cost and I know this is something authors are hesitant to talk about, but it is a reality as an Indie author. One of the reasons my book is doing so well is because I didn't skimp on editing and focused on producing a quality product. I also can't stop working a day job until I'm selling enough books to support myself.
While I can't clone myself, as a reader you can help by talking about The Light Who Shines, recommending it in Goodreads Groups and through the book page “Recommend It” link, and voting it up the lists. The more people hear about it from readers, the less time I have to devote to marketing and the more time I can spend writing. It also means I'll be able to write full time sooner than otherwise.
But, I’m guessing what you really want to know is, "When will book 2 be out?" I'm in the middle of writing the climax now. It needs to go through revisions after that. So I'm making great progress. I’m also making good progress on earning enough funds from book 1 to cover the expenses for book 2. Things are looking very positive.
If readers keep loving it and talking about it, my time focus can shift and my speed in releasing books will increase as my popularity grows.
Thanks for your question!
Unfortunately, there is nothing anyone can do about the health issues. But it would be great if I could spend less time on marketing. The fact is I have to sell the book I've already written in order to pay for editing and book covers for future books. You would be amazed at the cost and I know this is something authors are hesitant to talk about, but it is a reality as an Indie author. One of the reasons my book is doing so well is because I didn't skimp on editing and focused on producing a quality product. I also can't stop working a day job until I'm selling enough books to support myself.
While I can't clone myself, as a reader you can help by talking about The Light Who Shines, recommending it in Goodreads Groups and through the book page “Recommend It” link, and voting it up the lists. The more people hear about it from readers, the less time I have to devote to marketing and the more time I can spend writing. It also means I'll be able to write full time sooner than otherwise.
But, I’m guessing what you really want to know is, "When will book 2 be out?" I'm in the middle of writing the climax now. It needs to go through revisions after that. So I'm making great progress. I’m also making good progress on earning enough funds from book 1 to cover the expenses for book 2. Things are looking very positive.
If readers keep loving it and talking about it, my time focus can shift and my speed in releasing books will increase as my popularity grows.
Thanks for your question!
Lilo Abernathy
Meghan, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm working on The Light Who Binds now. Be sure to add it to your "Want to Read" list. I should be able to give a better idea in the fall. I'll definitely alert all my Goodreads friends of the release date when it is firm so you won't miss it.
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