Fallen
Guardian Trilogy
Book 1
Laury Falter
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Audeamus LLC
Date of Publication: April 1, 2009
Number of pages: 274 pages
Amazon
Book Description:
Fallen - the first book in the Guardian Trilogy...
Maggie is unaware of the terrifying fate that awaits her. It isn’t until she lands in New Orleans for a full year at a private high school and her unknown enemies find her does she realize that her life is in danger.
As a mystifying stranger repeatedly intervenes and blocks the attempts on her life, she begins to learn that there is more to him than his need to protect her and that he may be the key to understanding why her enemies have just now arrived.
PRFL would like to extend a very warm welcome to Laury Falter, author of Fallen. Laury, to begin, can you tell us where you're from, and what inspired you to become a writer?
I was born and raised in Southern California, and yet I've always had a
deep appreciation for the south, so much that when I developed my idea for
Maggie and Eran's romance there was no better place to set it than in New
Orleans. Oddly enough, I never read romance while growing up. My favorite
author was Stephen King. Horror. Strange that I would end up writing young
adult romances. I suppose that's where the paranormal/fantasy parts come in.
Can you say that your journey to publication was difficult? If so, what
were the hardest moments to get through?
Yes and no. I don't know of a single
author who would say it has been easy. My manuscript was rejected repeatedly by
agents and publishers alike. When I ended up putting it Amazon and my books
became bestsellers (one of which outranked a Stephenie Meyers Twilight Saga
book in Amazon sales for a duration) I felt proud…and stunned. The publishing
part was a challenge. On the flip side, the actual act of writing the book was effortless.
Writing was my release after my day job, a place where I could escape to
another world with danger and romance.
How do you overcome i-suck-at-this, that little voice in your head that
tells you your writing isn’t good enough?
Okay, so there is a tendency in me to
flick the owner of that little voice aside, off my shoulder and out of my life.
Unfortunately, I never do. I don't overcome it. I listen to it. If it's telling
me this there is a reason for it, or so I figure. At that point, I go back and
rewrite.
What is your dream vacation?
First, I know how corny this sounds. Most
authors, I'm assuming, would rather take a break from their novels/characters.
I, on the other hand, am a bit odd. I would absolutely love to travel to the
locations where my characters have lived out their fictitious lives. Many of
the places where my characters have lived, fought, and died truly exist. I've
researched those places in depth via books, travel guides, historical accounts
and references, Google Earth, etc. But to visit those sites, would be awe-inspiring.
This was definitely the case when I visited New Orleans and conjured up the
plots for the Guardian Trilogy and the Residue Series.
Describe your writing style in five words.
These are the descriptions
my readers have given so I'll pass them along…Fast-paced, action-oriented,
reflective, sexy, page-turners.
What movies are you currently excited to see?
Maleficent (as I'm told
it has excellent character development) and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
(since I read it was a magnificent war drama) . Most movies I watch are in
relation to what I write (fantasy, good romance, action).
What are you currently reading?
My own work, actually. I'm writing the
prequels to my Guardian Trilogy and have been re-reading the first three books
(Fallen, Eternity, and Reckoning) to ensure the plots, characters, etc fit into
the patchwork that is a series.
If you weren’t a writer, what other careers would you pursue?
I'd
dedicate my time to helping animals. The
truth is, though, I don't foresee myself ever giving up writing entirely.
If you could create a holiday of your own, what would it be called?
A
pirate holiday in which treasure hunts were replaced with trick-or-treating and
everyone had to use pirate lingo like "Arrrgh" and "Blimey,
blistery weatha'"
For people who haven’t read your novel, how would you summarize the
plot?
Maggie is unaware of the terrifying fate that awaits her. It isn’t until
she lands in New Orleans for a full year at a private high school and her
unknown enemies find her does she realize that her life is in danger.
As a mystifying stranger repeatedly intervenes and blocks the attempts
on her life, she begins to learn that there is more to him than his need to
protect her and that he may be the key to understanding why her enemies have
just now arrived.
What are two of your pet-peeves?
Whistling (I know it's a reflection of
happiness, but it pierces the ears) and traffic (that one is self-explanatory).
To you, what makes a good story?
A good plot and interesting
characters. Without those, all you have are a lot of pages filled with pointless
words.
What usually turns you off about a story?
When it keeps giving away the
teasers too early on. I've never been able
to finish a book when the author has created an enticing side story only to
reveal the conclusion a few pages later. Very frustrating.
If you could collaborate with any author, who would you choose, and
why?
Aaron Sorkin. Put simply and firmly, his dialogue is the best I've ever
encountered. Ever.
What is on your night stand?
Oops, I don't have a nightstand. J
What is your favorite book?
Of all time? Besides mine? Just joking. The
Bridge to Terabithia. It was the first book I read that made me cry.
Thank you so much for joining us today, Laury. We really enjoyed the visit. Good luck and great sales with Fallen.
About the Author:
Laury Falter is a bestselling author of young adult romantic suspense and urban fantasy. She has three series out: the Guardian Trilogy, the Residue Series, and the Apocalypse Chronicles.
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