The
Timeless Ones
A
Timeless Story
Book
1
Susan
Catalano
Genre: Historical Fantasy,
Paranormal
Date of Publication: July 3, 2014
ISBN: 1499750579
ASIN: B00LJDDGDK
Number of pages: 442
Word Count: 125,000
Cover Artist: Christian Catalano
Book Description:
A legend awakened…
A race against history…
A bond that is timeless…
Merry Chalmers, accused witch,
has a secret so hidden that she’s nearly forgotten what she really is. All she
desires is for the witch-hunts to end and to marry her secret love, William
Darling. But hysteria has taken hold in Salem Village, and the Tall Man,
spawned by tales of his existence, is born to fulfill his dark purpose.
Soon Merry and William find their
lives taking unthinkable paths. For when Merry leaps from the 17th century into
modern-day Salem, she must accept that unlike others who were accused and
hanged for being a witch, she truly is one.
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About
the Author:
Susan Catalano spent most of her
youth in a one-traffic-light town in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New
York. Her first act of writing consisted of scrawling a murderous confession on
a crumpled piece of paper. She then told her 3rd grade friends that she'd found
it in the wall of the spookiest room on the scary, vacant floor of the
Victorian Hotel her family owned. Eventually, Susan ended up in Massachusetts
where Salem, known as Witch City, captured her heart and imagination and inspired
her first novel, The Timeless Ones.
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Interview
Where are you from? I live in Massachusetts, but I’m
from New York.
Tell us your latest news? I’m an inch away from
finishing the sequel to The Timeless Ones. Then it’s off to an editor and final
revisions before hitting the shelves.
When and why did you begin writing? My first memory
of writing is when I was about 8 years old. I lived in a Victorian Hotel that
had a deserted, creepy third floor where I would lure my little brother to
scare him. I got the idea to pretend I found a letter in a wall—a confession
from a murderer—and share it with my classmates. They asked me to look for more
letters, and I never stopped writing. I wrote in play form until highschool,
then switched to novels where I found my niche. I keep writing because I must.
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I’ve
always needed to write—it’s a part of who I am—so I guess I’ve always considered
myself a writer.
What inspired you to write your first book? I’ve
written a couple of books prior to The Timeless Ones that I now call
“practice”. They’re not publish-worthy, but they taught me what not to do! As
for The Timeless Ones, I was inspired by the song, Fields of Gold by Sting, and
the image of a woman waiting for her lover in a golden field. After several
visits to Salem, I began to wonder, what
if the girl waiting in the field was a witch? And, a book was born.
Do you have a specific writing style? Hmmm, that’s a
tough one. Music plays a big part in my writing process, so I feel the moments, the scenes, the moods.
I hope that comes across in my writing. I also strive for realistic dialogue.
If I’m unsure, I read it aloud to test the pace and hear the words to make sure
the conversation sounds natural.
How did you come up with the title? It took me
forty-two attempts before I settled on The Timeless Ones! In the end, I thought
it perfect as timeless referred to both the travel across time and the love
between Merry and William.
Is there a message in your novel that you want
readers to grasp? If there’s a message, I think it’s to embrace whatever power
lies within you, even if you can’t spin rainbows. We all have something to
contribute.
How much of the book is realistic? In The Timeless
Ones, there is a mix of fictional characters and real historical figures. There
are facts mingled with fiction and historical events brought to life (with a
bit of imagination), but the story is fantasy...
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events
in your own life? Well, obviously I haven’t time traveled, but many of the
Salem scenes are based on my own experiences in Salem, such as the Trial of
Bridget Bishop winding their way through Essex Street.
What books have most influenced your life most? This
is always hard for me. I can’t possibly name them all, so here are a few: The
Stand, Misery, The Book Thief, Dracula, and the Harry Potter series.
If you had to choose, which writer would you
consider a mentor? I was a devout reader of Stephen King, so he was an early
influence. I have lived by his book, On Writing.
What book are you reading now? Insanity (Mad in
Wonderland) by Cameron Jace. It’s frabjous!
Are there any new authors that have grasped your
interest? Hugh Howey, Veronica Rossi, Larissa
Brown. Oh, and the guy mentioned above, Cameron Jace.
What are your current projects? A Necessary
Darkness, sequel to The Timeless Ones. I’m also outlining a new fantasy, The
Green Series, that I’m very excited about.
What would you like my readers to know? I’d love to
hear from them whether about The Timeless Ones or any great reading
recommendations they may have. I’m a reader too!
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