Author Interview: Amber Argyle

Your new YA book, Witch Born, is coming out this September, tell us a little about it.

Witch Born follows Brusenna as she learns that Haven is not the sanctuary she thought. Unknown dangers plague the last of the Witches from within and without. The visit from the Creators has left Senna with more than memories--her powers are changing and putting her in more danger than ever, which strains her relationship with Joshen.
Will Joshen and Senna's relationship survive? Will Brusenna?

What inspired you to write the Witch Song series?
I wanted to twist something often portrayed as dark and evil and twist it into something beautiful. So I took ugly chanting Witches and turned them into beautiful singers. Their songs grow plants and change the seasons.
For my main character, I wanted someone shy, uncertain girls could relate to. Brusenna starts off as very mousy, but she grows into a strong, confident woman. I wanted to show young girls that often feel weak that they are born strong, they just have to nurture it.

How many more books are you planning in the series?
Witch Song
Witch Born
And then a prequel novella entitled Witch War that should come out in 2013.

If your books were made into a movie, who would you like to play the main characters?

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Joshen would be played by Chris Hemsworth (who I have a major crush on).
Lee Na-young would play Mistin
Meaghan Jette Martin or Emma Robert can play Brusenna.
Cord: Song Seung Heon or Ko Soo

What is your favourite movie that was based on a book?
LOTR

Name one book that made you think 'wow'? Why did it have such an effect on you?
I just read Born Wicked and adored it. I love historical fantasy. It’s going to be hot in the next few years, and books like this is why.

Tell us a random fact about yourself.
I can curl my tongue into a scallop shape. Also, I have a weakness for shopping. It’s my kryptonite.

Tell us something interesting about the area where you live.
I can be in the mountains/national forest in about five minutes. We love to go up and roast marshmallows and hot dogs (not in that order).

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It was a real pleasure having you on my blog, Amber! Best of luck with Witch Born!

#YAIndieCarnival: Summer Vacation

So it's the summer holidays (or summer vacation if you're in the States!), and it's exactly the same as it was for me when it wasn't, if that makes sense! I don't have a different job... my job is my writing (YAY!) and sadly, I don't have any children. So the only thing that really changes for me during the summer holidays is the busyness of the Algarve. The region fills up with people from England, Germany, Holland, France, the north, Spain, Canada, etc, etc, etc. I don't often meet Americans on my travels though but I'm sure they do come :)
I must admit that I hate August... it gets way too busy and way too hot so you can usually find me indoors with all the shutters closed trying to keep cool!
But enough of my Algarve summer. What am I reading this season? Well, I've been re-reading the first Harry Potter and I'm amazed by how much of it that I'd forgotten (it's got to be over ten years since I read it). There is way more in the book than in the movie! I've really been enjoying it.
I've also been reading a horror story by Poppet Author but I must admit to having to put it on hold because it's scared the living daylights out of me. I will get round to reading the rest of it though because it's written so beautifully. That woman sure has talent.
So what else have I been reading? Oh yeah, I started a witchy book which is awesome. It's called Witch Song by Amber Argyle and it's fabulous so far. And Walking with Angels by Carmel Reilly, which is a load of true stories of heavenly encounters (so says the cover). I've read a few of the stories and they're astounding, emotional and give me the shivers in a really good way. It's giving me tonnes of ideas :)
Anyway, as it's the summer, the sales are on (YAY!) so do excuse me while I go out to do a spot of shopping!

For more summer vacation stories and books, check out my awesome fellow carnis...
1. Laura A. H. Elliott author of Winnemucca & 13 on Halloween, Book 1 in the Teen Halloween Series

2. Bryna Butler, author Midnight Guardian series
3. Heather Self

4. T. R. Graves, Author of The Warrior Series
5. Suzy Turner, author of The Raven Saga 

6. Cheri Schmidt, author of the Fateful Trilogy
7. Rachel Coles, author of Into The Ruins, geek mom blog 

8. K. C. Blake, author of Vampires Rule and Crushed
9. Patti Larsen, The Hunted series and The Hayle Coven series 

10. Amy Maurer Jones, Author of The Soul Quest Trilogy
11. Fisher Amelie, author of The Understorey

12. Gwenn Wright, author of Filter  

13. Melissa Pearl, Author of The Time Spirit Trilogy
14. Heather M. White, author of The Destiny Saga

15. Courtney Cole Writes
16. Liz Long | Just another writer on the loose.

17. Ella James
18. Maureen Murrish

19. Valerie Sloan
20. YA Sci Fi Author's Ramblings

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