The Enchanted Rose
Book
One
Nadia
Nader
Genre: YA Paranormal
ASIN: B00S99Y4I8
Number of pages: 135
Word Count: Roughly 45,000
Cover Artist: Consuelo Parra
Book Description:
When Vivian’s mother dies in a
tragic accident, Vivian’s world is turned upside down. Her life, as she knows
it, is over. A new life, full of her mother’s secrets, begins…
Sent away by her father to live
with two eccentric aunts on the mysterious Tremaine Estate, Vivian comes to
learn that a powerful curse lurks over her family – one that only she may have
the power to break. With each day she spends in Misty Hills, Vivian uncovers
more unsettling discoveries about the town, her reclusive family, and herself.
Can Vivian let go of every truth
she’s ever believed and discover who she really is, before the dark secrets
hidden within the supernatural town threaten to consume her and those she
loves?
Excerpt 1:
“Actually, I
lived abroad. I just moved back to the US. My dad sent me to live with my aunts
when my…” My breath hitched. I couldn’t say the words aloud. The bus driver
gave me a sympathetic look in the mirror. I realized he must have noticed me
carrying the urn. I sank lower in my seat, staring out the window at the dreary
landscape. Grey clouds covered the sun and bleached the color out of our
surroundings. The only familiar thing at the moment was the fog rolling over
the hills. It reminded me of San Francisco, where I'd lived the last few
months. I had been so excited to move there. How could I have known it would
end in such tragedy?
“Well, Misty
Hills may not be the most exciting place to live, but there are plenty of
stories about it.”
“What kind of
stories?” I had tried googling it, but the search engine hadn't yielded much
information. It was as if that one town in Colorado were cut off from all
technology.
“All sorts of
things. There are rumors that the original founders of the town were runaway
witches from Salem. You know, from the Salem witch hunts back in the day?”
“Really?” I felt
pretty skeptical. “So, they’re superstitious?”
“A little. I’ve
heard all kinds of wild tales about the goings-on in Misty Hills. Too many
crazy stories, but I guess the sources aren’t the most reputable. Try to take
in as much as you can right now because we’re arriving around the time the sun
sets.”
I hadn't
believed my father was serious about sending me away until he instructed me to
get on the bus. I begged to stay with him, but he was adamant. I got angry and
threatened to run away as soon as I arrived at my aunts' house. He asked me to
come to terms with what had happened. What about me? I thought. Don’t I get to
have some time to get used to having lost my mother? Do I have to lose my
father too?
About
the Author:
Nadia Nader lives in Kuwait with
her family.
You can contact Nadia on her blog
http://www.nadianader.com
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/zo7Sn
Interview
I’m from a small country in the Middle East right on
the Arabian Gulf called Kuwait.
Tell
us your latest news?
I’m currently working on the sequel to The Enchanted
Rose and I’m working hard to make sure it comes out soon! I’m also working on
making the paperback version of The Enchanted Rose available soon.
When
and why did you begin writing?
I’ve always found a reason to write. I kept journals
throughout my childhood. I loved keeping track of what I was doing and what I
had achieved.
When
did you first consider yourself a writer?
Honestly, it was when I got my first review. I was a
ball of nerves when the book went live. I realized I had done it, put out
something I had written out there in the world. But it wasn’t until I had
gotten my first review from my first reader (other than my editors) that I
realized that I had done it, I was a writer.
What
inspired you to write your first book?
The idea came to me one day after I had discovered
something about my family that I had never known before. It made me see things
from a different perspective. So then I started thinking, “what is the strangest
thing you could discover that would change your perception of your life?” I ran
through several scenarios and really liked the idea of [spoiler alert] having a
twin but never knowing about it. I’ve always had a love for fairytales and
magic, so I wanted to incorporate some of that into the story.
How
did you come up with the title?
I wanted a title that was a play on words and
thought The Enchanted Rose would make people think one thing but actually mean
another. Once you read the book you’ll understand it more fully.
How
much of the book is realistic?
It’s set in contemporary times but there are some
magical elements.
Are
experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
No.
What
books have most influenced your life most?
I’m a fan of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, Pride
& Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. Funnily
enough, my favorite genre is fantasy and science fiction but these three
authors have nothing to do with that.
What
book are you reading now?
Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
Are
there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
The last author that I fell in love with was Sarah
J. Maas and her assassin series. Absolutely loved them! She is an amazing
writer and I hope one day to be half as good as her!
What
are your current projects?
I’m currently working on a sequel to The Enchanted
Rose. It ends with a cliffhanger and many readers are already asking about the
second book. I also have a book that’s nearly complete.
What
would you like my readers to know?
I love getting feedback. I consider myself a newbie
author so I enjoy having readers reaching out and giving me their thoughts on
my book.
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