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To keep her safe, Hazel Michelli's parents never told her she was adopted, or that her birthplace was in an alternative land where magic and monsters exist. She found out the truth the day a ferocious winged creature stole her from her Denver apartment and delivered her to Lucian, the sadistic Lifeforce magician who happens to be Hazel’s biological father.

“Dysfunctional family” takes on new meaning when she learns Lucian must sacrifice a daughter to maintain immortality and take over the Realm. When Hazel’s younger half-sister disappears just days before the Rite, Lucian moves Hazel to the top of the sacrificial short list.

Afraid, yet compelled to protect her four-year-old half-sister, Hazel races between both worlds, searching for Meara while being hunted by Lucian. Their lives, and the future of the Realm, leave her no room for failure.

Character Interview with Hazel Michelli

Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for us today. Since family relationships are such a theme in Finding Meara, why don’t you tell us a little about your family?

Well, that’s a loaded question. I mean, which family do you want to know about? I only recently learned I was adopted as a baby. Up until the day Garron kidnapped me, I had a really normal life. My family is middle-class and I got to enjoy the benefits of being an only child. However, Mom and Dad both made sure I understood right from wrong, and my responsibility to do what is right. I couldn’t have asked for a better family.

If you could apologize to someone in your past, who would it be?

Rodd. It would be Rodd. Every day I’m sorry for the way things turned out. I wish I could’ve let him know he was right about me, and apologize for hurting him. But, I think he already knows. I hope he does.

And for our last question, why don’t you leave us with some Michelli wisdom. Do you have a favorite quote, quip or saying?

I do, especially following my adventures detailed in Finding Meara. I saw it on someone’s pen. “It’s everybody’s job to protect children.” Isn’t that so true? Children are so vulnerable they need all the help they can get. Animals, too. My second favorite is from the Cheshire Cat. “I’m not crazy. My reality is just different from yours.” He must have been living my life. Thank you so much for having me visit today!

Lara Schiffbauer is a writer, licensed clinical social worker, mother of two, wife of one, and a stubborn optimist.  She loves Star Wars, Lego people, science, everyday magic and to laugh.  You can find Lara on Twitter and Facebook, and can find the links to her blog and free short stories on her website, laraschiffbauer.com. Her debut novel, Finding Meara, a contemporary fantasy, is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and iTunes.

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