Affirmation
Pagan
Eyes
Book
Four
Rayna
Noire
Genre: YA Paranormal/Wiccan
Publisher: Sleeping Dragon Press
Date of Publication: September
28th
ISBN: 978-0-9966411-2-8
ASIN:
Number of pages: 270
Word Count: 65,015
Cover Artist: Dawne Dominique
Book Description:
Stella’s college life transforms
from sweet to rancid when her boyfriend asks her to do the unthinkable. How did
she end up holding her best friend’s future in her hands? Anything she does
will trigger the disastrous conclusion. If that isn’t bad enough.
Add in a lunatic minister, a
demi-goddess, and a walk through another dimension full of vindictive shrubbery
and wildlife. It’s far from the typical freshman year.
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/4AfW7s42QuY
Available at Amazon
About
the Author:
Rayna Noire is an author and a
historian. The desire to uncover the truth behind the original fear of witches
led her to the surprising discovery that people believed in magick in some form
up to 150 years ago. A world that believed the impossible could happen and
often did must have been amazing. With this in mind, Ms. Noire taps into this dimension,
shapes it into stories about Pagan families who really aren’t that different
from most people. They do go on the occasional time travel adventures and
magick happens.
Interview
Where are you from?
Indianapolis,
Indiana
Tell us your latest news?
Affirmation just came out. I also have a cozy
mystery I’ve written with my husband due out in November.
When and why did you begin writing?
When
I started writing at the young age of six, it was to provide a more exciting ending for the school reading
books. The westerns my father watched influenced my early efforts. Now, news
stories, overheard conversations, dreams, even what if musings make it onto the
page.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Mrs.
Pate, my 5th grade teacher, wrote in my permanent record that I was
an imaginative writer. It might be code for creative liar.
What inspired you to write your first book?
My
first book was a release for me while in an unhappy marriage. It has never been
published. Ironically, it is a romantic comedy.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I
must since readers tell me they like my style. I use realistic people as
opposed to beautiful ones. There are mistakes, misunderstandings, maliciousness
and humor in the story. Often, I sneak in a pet when possible. Both my older
and female characters are strong, fully rounded characters as opposed to be
two-dimensional. I think it is important to stay away the easy stereotypes.
How did you come up with the title?
A
friend, LaNora Mangano, came up with it. I was trying to have titles that were
similar, but still embraced the book’s meaning.
Is there a message in your novel that you want
readers to grasp?
I’ve
spent a great deal of time teaching in high school. In that time, I’ve watched
the female students debase themselves, throw away their future prospects, even
attempt suicide when a certain boy rejects them. My primary message is to be
true to yourself. The secondary message is if someone doesn’t accept you the
way you are then you don’t need him or her.
How much of the book is realistic?
There
is always literary license, but I would say it is between 80-90% could happen.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events
in your own life?
Female
students crying their hearts out in the school restroom influenced me as well
as my own work with the campus computers when I was in college. A similar
incident happened while I was in college.
What books have most influenced your life most?
To
Kill a Mockingbird probably
because I taught the book, went over it several times, and saw the various
layers that made up the characters. Atticus Finch was willing to stand up for
someone no one else would.
If you had to choose, which writer would you
consider a mentor?
Jayne
Ann Krentz (who also writes as Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle) is a wonderful
writer and person. I’ve had the privilege of meeting her on three separate
occasions and she was both funny and authentic.
Her
books contain likable unique characters that get themselves in dangerous
situations. The dialogue between the characters has me rereading her books.
What book are you reading now?
I
finished Wife by Wednesday by
Catherine Bybee. I’m in the middle of Second
Vision.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your
interest?
Sometimes
I’m slow to pick up new authors just because I’m writing so much. Lily Iona Mackenzie is new to me and provides an
enjoyable read in her book, Fling!
What are your current projects?
I’m
working on Reclamation, and then I’m starting on my Druid Series.
What would you like my readers to know?
I’m
open to suggestions as far as what to write next.
I’ll
be at the Indianapolis Fairground for the Christmas & Hobby Show on November 14th & 15th signing books.
Tour
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Sounds like an interesting read!
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w/a Rayna Noire
I enjoyed the interview.
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