Welcome Heather Hildenbrand to So, Write. Heather is a young YA author whose book, Across The Galaxy came out in paperback today! Check out what she had to say about her book.
I am a Navy wife and mother of two living in VA. Early motivations were Tolkien and C..S. Lewis. They could spin a tale like nobody's business. As for my writing, you can find out more here: www.heatherhildenbrand.blogspot.com
What is Across The Galaxy about?
Orphaned as a young girl, Alina Leone has spent the last few years in dusty Arizona, being raised by her guardian, Peter, and wishing for a friendship that isn’t filled with lies and deception about exactly what she really is. Just before she can begin senior year she meets someone from her past – a talking wolf from another galaxy who won’t stop calling her ‘Empress’ - and in a single moment, her future is changed forever. She becomes a fugitive, on the run from the Shadows, the same monsters who killed her parents, and flees to the safety of the planet Bardawulf for refuge. But not everyone in this magically protected fortress is what they seem.
How did you come up with the idea for Across The Galaxy?
With the help of my kids, actually.
What makes Across The Galaxy different or special compared to the other titles in this genre?
The female is the heroine! She doesnt need a gooey eyed boy -although there is one of those in the book - to save her!
What type of reader do you feel will enjoy this book the most?
It's YA, so teen, but I'm 28 and I love YA, too, so I know there's a wider age range for this.
What has been the most difficult part of the publishing process for you? The most rewarding?
The paperback version has given me some serious headaches with formatting. But the most rewarding is hearing positive feedback from readers who loved it!
Where can we buy your book?
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Orphaned as a young girl, Alina Leone has spent the last few years in dusty Arizona, being raised by her guardian, Peter, and wishing for a friendship that isn’t filled with lies and deception about exactly what she really is. Just before she can begin senior year she meets someone from her past – a talking wolf from another galaxy who won’t stop calling her ‘Empress’ - and in a single moment, her future is changed forever. She becomes a fugitive, on the run from the Shadows, the same monsters who killed her parents, and flees to the safety of the planet Bardawulf for refuge. But not everyone in this magically protected fortress is what they seem.
How did you come up with the idea for Across The Galaxy?
With the help of my kids, actually.
What makes Across The Galaxy different or special compared to the other titles in this genre?
The female is the heroine! She doesnt need a gooey eyed boy -although there is one of those in the book - to save her!
What type of reader do you feel will enjoy this book the most?
It's YA, so teen, but I'm 28 and I love YA, too, so I know there's a wider age range for this.
What has been the most difficult part of the publishing process for you? The most rewarding?
The paperback version has given me some serious headaches with formatting. But the most rewarding is hearing positive feedback from readers who loved it!
Where can we buy your book?
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
