Today I would like to introduce Alisa Jeruconoka. Alisa is the author of 'Unparallel Worlds' a Fantasy Fiction novel based on a multi-dimensional planet called Adriana.
Thank-you for taking the time to speak with me.
Jane
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Q:- Do you write full time or do you also have a day job?
Thank-you for taking the time to speak with me.
Jane
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Q:- Do you write full time or do you also have a day job?
A.J I had a career as an international business translator,
however when I was expecting my daughter I decided not to take maternity but a
career break. It was during this time that I decided to write again so wrote
‘’Unparallel Worlds’’. At college and university I found time to write stage
plays for the drama group to perform in between my studies. However my busy
career prevented me from doing this for several years. So in short I’m now a
full time writer.
Quick Fire Questions:-
a) What colour shoes are
you wearing? I’m wearing maroon as we
speak, but this as a whole is a very difficult question, as with most women I
have loads of shoes in different colours and what I wear depends on the
occasion. Today I am accompanying my husband to a business meeting and my
cocktail dress is red so the maroon shoes I have really work.
b) Favourite smell? Fresh ground coffee, freshly
baked bread, roses and fresh air. Sorry for the multiple answer but I can’t choose
a favourite from them.
c) Do you still have your tonsils? Yes I do – I never suffered
tonsillitis so there was never a reason to remove them.
d) Eye
Colour? Greenish blue with a hint of
grey.
e) What
did you have for breakfast this morning? Wholegrain toast with a
light chocolate and hazel nut spread – very filling but also healthy…I think?
Q:- You
wrote both Sci-Fi and Fantasy into your book, What made you decide to mix the
two genres?
A.J I wanted to write something
different from the genre that is dominating the YA market these days (Urban
Fantasies involving werewolves and vampires) I decided to write a book that
would mix two genres and the only two I thought would work together well were
Science Fiction and Fantasy Fiction. I love the story but it really depends on
whether readers feel I pulled it off.
Q:-When
you were a child your Mum used to help you create imaginary worlds to write
about, are any of the characters in ‘Unparallel Worlds’ characters you had
created together when you were young?
A.J No. But I’m going to bring some of
them back in the second book.
Q:-Moral
Dilemma :- You’re in a hotel and accidentally knock over a very expensive vase,
as it smashes on the floor the bell boy walks by and the manager instantly
blames him…. Do you let the worker take the blame or own up to what you have
done?
A.J As much as I would like to
blame the bell boy, I think in a real situation I would own up to it – I would
be conscious of what the bell boy would think of me if I blamed him and he lost
his job – if I was in his shoes I would respect the honestly of a person like
me.
Q:- As
a reader, character names are extremely important to me. How much thought did
you put into the names in your book and as some are very unusual did you make
them up?
A.J I agree with you whole
heartedly here, the character names were very important so I tried to choose
names that not only reflected their character/personalities but also the part
they would play in the story. I did spend a lot of time choosing their names
and used a mix of Greek mythology and my imagination – so some names are made
up.
Q:- Can you describe your
book in five words?
A.J Epic, Adventurous, Imaginative,
Fun and Moving.
Q:-When will book two be ready for publication and have
you decided the title for it yet?
A.J Backed by popular demand
I’ve start writing the second book I think it will take about another year and
I haven’t decided on the title yet.
Q:- Working as
an international business translator/interpreter must have been very interesting.
What languages do you speak and which is your favourite?
A.J English, French and Russian.
Q:-Can you tell me
something about yourself that is not publicly known?
A.J I’m a great ice skater
and swimmer, so I love scuba diving.
Q:-How
many books do you have planned for the series?
A.J My sequel will have three
books.
Q:- Is
your series complete in your head or is it yet to develop?
A.J I have an idea but not complete, I want to listen to
the feedback of my readers so that I can take some inspiration from them.
Where to find Alisa and her books:-
Where to find Alisa and her books:-
Nice interview and loved the questions asked! I like the idea of mixing 2 genres, I have a wip now(romance). Much success to you with your series!
ReplyDeleteJane~ Hey thanx for stopping by Amber and taking the time to comment :)
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