Author: Kimber Leigh Wheaton
Publication Date: February 24, 2014
Pages: 310
Genre: YA / Fantasy / Romance
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BLURB:
Ashlyn – a free-spirited teenager whose peaceful life is shattered when the village elders honor her with a perilous quest to recover a stolen relic.
Zane – a jaded mercenary, torn by his undeniable desire for Ashlyn and the dark secret that could make her hate him forever.
Delistaire – a malevolent sorcerer driven by an insatiable lust for power.
All three are bound together by an ancient relic supposedly infused with the power of a Goddess.
Shadow Fire – adventure, passion, secrets, and betrayal
As Ashlyn and Zane race to stay one step ahead of the evil lurking in the shadows, their passions are ignited and their bond strengthens. But will they find the relic before Delistaire? Or has their entire quest been orchestrated from the very beginning by a madman in pursuit of ultimate power?
*Each installment of the Light Chronicles is a standalone story.
PRAISE:
"This book contains monsters, magic, majestic creatures, and a evil guy that wants to destroy the world. If you love hot guys.....Zane is all that plus a few tricks up his sleeve. Just read it!" Venture ~Amazon Reviewer
"Adventure, magical creatures, fun characters, and romance make this book a perfect read for all ages." James ~Amazon Reviewer
"I thought the writing was strong; it had me turning the pages quickly to see what would happen next. The characters were engaging and the dialogue well-written." Lisa Temple ~ Goodreads
"Oh, I truly loved this one! Shadow Fire, by Kimber Leigh Wheaton, is a snappy, sassy, sweet, all-that-kind-of-awesome-and-then-some YA read. I couldn't put it down." ~Sasha Hibbs ~ Amazon Reviewer
Favorite Quotes:
The villagers will be awaiting my return, skulking in the shadows, desperate to catch a glimpse of the walking dead girl. ~Ashlyn
After all, love conquers nothing but fools. ~Delistaire
Perhaps you shouldn’t have chased the poor pirate all over the ship shooting light daggers at him. ~Zane
How would you like a tour of this grand vessel, my angelic beauty? I’ll show you my favorite trysting spots. ~Taranis
Kimber Leigh Wheaton is a bestselling YA/NA author with a
soft spot for sweet romance.
She is married to her soul mate, has a teenage son, and
shares her home with three dogs, four cats, and lots of dragons. No, she
doesn’t live on a farm, she just loves animals.
Kimber Leigh is addicted to romance, videogames,
superheroes, villains, and chocolate—not necessarily in that order. (If she has
to choose, she’ll take a chocolate covered superhero!)
She currently lives in San Antonio, TX but has been somewhat
a rolling stone in life, having resided in several different cities and states.
Interview:
1.
What
books have most influenced your life most?
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle started my love
for all things fantasy
Whispers by Dean Koontz fostered my love of
psychological thrillers
Highland Velvet by Jude Deveraux turned me onto sweeping
romance
I read all three of these before I was twelve. Since then there have been
so many books, I couldn't even begin to sort out which influenced me.
2.
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
I had a major obsession with Dean Koontz growing up. I've always admired
his ability to create such amazing suspense, building it until it explodes
(sometimes literally).
3.
What
book are you reading now?
Goddess Born by Kari Edgren
4.
Are
there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Sasha Hibbs, Lisa Temple, Starla Hutchton, & Christine Amsden to name
a few.
5.
What
are your current projects?
Tortured Souls, a YA paranormal romance, is set to
release on July 14, 2014.
Stolen Moon, the standalone sequel to Shadow Fire, is slated for August 2014.
I'm currently working on edits for a YA urban fantasy, Bitter Envy, which should release late
2014, early 2015
I just started Elaborate Lies,
a new adult romantic suspense which takes place at my alma mater, UCSB. It will
be out late 2014 or early 2015
6.
Name
one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.
Last year I met another YA author, Lisa Temple, author of Illuminating Gracie. She and I became
internet buddies. I fear there were times that without her support, I might
have lost my mind. Sometimes it takes another writer to understand a writer.
7.
What
would you like my readers to know?
I am grateful for each and every one of you! Without you, I would have no
reason to write at all (and I really enjoy writing). I love to connect with my
readers, so you're always welcome to drop by my website and send me an email: Kimber Leigh Writes
If you'd like a signed bookmark, I'd be happy to send you one. Just ask!
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The
Inspiration for Shadow Fire
They say the first step to recovery is admitting you have a
problem. Well, I am a video game addict. More specifically, I'm addicted to
RPGs. I spend an inordinate amount of time immersed in one fantasy world or
another. My characters would be right at home alongside the characters from Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy, or The Legend of
Zelda. I label Shadow Fire as a
fantasy romance, but it is also an adventure.
Music is a huge force in my inspiration for characters and
plots. Certain songs just have an overall feel that transports me to the world
I'm creating. The Wall by
Kansas was a driving force behind the beginning chapters of Shadow Fire. Celtic music helped me
picture the fantasy world I was going for—my favorite was The Mummers' Dance by
Loreena McKennitt. During revisions I stumbled upon Alive by Adelitas Way, which I consider
Ashlyn and Zane's unofficial theme song.
When the idea for Shadow
Fire hit, it hit hard. One day I hadn’t written anything for several years
and the next I cranked out the first chapter in a couple of hours. I was
obsessed. There was no plot mapping, no outline. Zane, Ashlyn, and Taranis were
in my mind, and I needed to free them as quickly as possible or risk insanity.
The first draft was written in four weeks. That was two years ago. While the
plot and characters remain the same, the manuscript has undergone numerous
revisions to reach the place it is today. I changed the beginning twice, then
finally found what I liked on the third try.
Shadow
Fire is my debut novel. I learned so much about writing during
this journey. You can clearly see it if you compare the first manuscript with
the published novel. It's an amazing difference. Fortunately, I love editing
and revising. It's hard to say goodbye to your characters when that final
revision is complete. Ashlyn, Zane, and Taranis have a
cameo in Stolen Moon the second book
in the Light Chronicles releasing in
August.
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