These are previous posts that have been dusted off, updated, and
freshly presented to an audience that’s never seen them. These limited posts
originate from the companion blogs I’ve written for the first two installments
of the Eternal Curse Series (40 Days and Nights of Eternal Curse & EC:
Battleground a Survival Guide).
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see, I was worried about whether or not I was writing something that people
would actually want to read. When I think about the types of books, I like to
read and the things my closest friends and family read, it doesn’t always match
up. Then I realized… that’s what reading is all about. Sometimes you have to
read something to find out whether or not you like it; and every now then you
come across something that has mass appeal.
That’s
what I’m aiming for, mass appeal. It may not be a realistic goal, but it’s a
goal no less. I honestly think that most people would like my book if they just
took the time read it. It doesn’t mean they have to like every printed word on
the paper. For instance(speaking of movies), I’m the kind of girl who loves
action, sci-fi, fantasy, quirky and dark comedy, and even a good mystery or
thriller. Having said that, I can’t ignore that there are at least 10
chick-flicks that I will stop to watch at any time of the day, and Breakfast at
Tiffany’s is at the top of that list. That just goes to show you that sometimes
you can like things that you wouldn’t normally like.
So…
angels and demons…sounds a little weird, or creepy, or even spiritual. Well
that’s because it is. It’s supposed to be. All religions aside, spirituality
can be really cool. Everyday people read, write, and watch artistic expressions
about magic, scientific impossibilities, vampires, and werewolves; why not
throw in some angels and demons too. If you aren’t afraid to look inside the
pages of my book, you just might find something you like.
In
my story, there is a definitive line drawn between right and wrong and good and
evil, as the Eternal Curse unravels due to the decisions the characters make.
Even when people know what’s supposed to be right and wrong or black and white,
as human beings we tend walk down a gray path, treading the line separating
righteousness and evil. This whole notion of blending good and bad is a
struggle my hero has to face. I think everyone deals with a similar struggle at
some point in our lives, no matter what we believe. I think that’s the kind of
stuff that makes for a good story.
