Welcome to the first ever My Indie Monday post! MIM is hosted by Me, My Shelf and I.
MY INDIE MONDAY is a meme all about Independent and Self Published Authors. Who they are. Where to find them. Why you should read them.
Today, I'm so excited to welcome Liz Long, author of Gifted. And don't forget to check out a giveaway of the book.
About Liz:
Liz Long has been writing stories since she could spell the word "unicorn" (second grade). She fears a zombie apocalypse, though admits it would give her good reason to stay inside and write more. She is a proud graduate of Longwood University with a degree in English. Gifted is her debut title, the first in the Donovan Circus series. She lives in Roanoke, VA with her husband Jason and their Jack Russell terror, Fisher.
Liz Long
Where did you get the inspiration to write the book?I'm an Aries, a Fire sign, so I've always been interested in fire (not in the arson way, promise). I wanted to create a world that was supernatural, but didn't necessarily showcase the vampire/werewolf/magic part of the world. I also wanted to create a strong character that made readers laugh even when they thought she was being bullheaded, and sometimes, that just required a mirror ;)
What do you think is totally unique about your story?
I think it's unique in the sense that it's a world no one's seen before. Even though it does resemble X-Men powers, that's as far as the similarities go. I hadn't seen too many circus setting books (until recently, oddly enough), but with the setting (not a high school or regular work environment), the fantasy in it can sort of speak for itself. Plus I like to think I fooled everyone pretty well--every time you think you know the villain or what's going to happen next, I take it in the opposite direction, so it's hard to actually guess the ending until you're finished!
Can you describe the book in 20 words.
(Oh gosh.) A fantasy adventure with supernatural powers at the circus. A little love. Lot of drama. Murder mystery. Kick ass. (That's 19, so there!)
What makes you choose the circus as the setting for Gifted?
As soon as I thought up Lucy and her Gifted world, it was like I knew to put them in a circus. Sounds bizarre, but I just knew! Of course people with special talents would hide in the circus--they can be themselves together as a family, develop their gifts with help and support, and hide from humans while still taking their money legally. It made total sense to me and the more I developed it, the happier I was with the story and setting.
Your favourite character from the book?
Oh gosh, this is actually really tough! I love writing Lucy, but I'd probably say it's a tie between Delia and Finley. Both are fun-loving, friendly, and very loyal. Nothing really ever gets them down because it's not in them to get discouraged. Finley's got some of the best lines, too, just because he's immature and there for a good time!
Any plans for the next book?
Yes! I fully intend to dive back into the circus for a second story, and hopefully a third and fourth (maybe a fifth and sixth...). It's a series, but each book will be able to stand alone, so I hope to continue on as long as the ideas keep coming.
Summary from Goodreads:
Even in a world of freaks, being a Firestarter is considered a dangerous Gift.
Lucy was born with the ability to create and control fire. She longs to leave the human world for one filled with Earthshakers, Transporters, and Chameleons, to name a few. When she rejoins the circus, it’s everything she hoped it could be—new friends, a potential love interest or two, and a place where she can be herself.
When troupe members begin turning up dead, however, Lucy is suspected of foul play. She must not only prove her innocence but also realize the full extent of her power. To find the real murderer, she must uncover the truth behind her father’s fiery legacy while figuring out whom to trust within her new circle. Little does she know the history of the Donovan Circus and its enemies might actually destroy the entire gifted world.
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