by Theresa DaLayne
Release Date: December 29th 2015
Limitless Publishing
Summary from Goodreads:
Their empires have fallen, but their mythology lives on…
Zanya Coreandero is a seventeen-year-old orphan with only a single friend and no hope for a normal life. Diagnosed with anxiety and night terrors, no one believes her cuts and bruises are a result of an evil entity, and not a brutal case of self-harm.
With the only home she’s ever known being the isolated institution—where breakfast is a handful of medications, the psychiatry sessions are mandatory, and her every move is watched—the only relief is her red-haired roommate named Tara, who’s more like a little sister than her best friend.
Free will is strong, but destiny is stronger.
When Zanya is kidnapped, she meets a group of gifted Mayan descendants, each with a unique ability. Gone from a nameless castaway to the only hope of mankind, Zanya is forced to make a grueling decision: bond with an enchanted stone and save humanity from rising underworld forces, or watch helplessly as Earth falls victim to a familiar dark deity from her dreams. This time, he’s playing for keeps.
A wicked secret hides behind a handsome face…
When Arwan, a dark-eyed timebender, takes interest in Zanya's mission, it's unclear if his intention is to help, or if he's on a hell-bent mission for revenge. Wary of falling for another guy with major secrets and a tainted past, Zanya fights to keep her distance. If only her heart gave her a choice.
About the Author
Theresa DaLayne is a north-south-east-western kind of girl with a quirky personality to match her nomad life. Born in California, she migrated to three different cities in Washington State, a tiny island in Alaska, North Carolina, and finally to the suburbs of Ohio where she currently lives with her husband, three kids, vegetarian cat, and her ungrateful fish.
Always on the lookout for a new story, Theresa is a shameless eavesdropper and will take anyone who provides inspiration and mold them into a character without a second thought. She enjoys writing both paranormal and contemporary stories, considering her mind wanders between worlds of fantasy while she’s forced to live in the real world, very much against her will.
Always on the lookout for a new story, Theresa is a shameless eavesdropper and will take anyone who provides inspiration and mold them into a character without a second thought. She enjoys writing both paranormal and contemporary stories, considering her mind wanders between worlds of fantasy while she’s forced to live in the real world, very much against her will.
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Author Interview Questions with Theresa DaLayne
Did you always wanted to be a writer? If not what did you want to
be?
No, not even close. In fact, in grade school I
was a terrible reader and had very bad grades. I had to go through additional
tutoring in order to read simple stories and struggled for years with literacy.
Only when I was in high school did I fall in love with writing. It started in
journalism and branched out from there.
When did you first consider yourself a “writer”?
When I read an article—can’t
remember which one—that said, “If you love to write, you’re a writer. You have
something important to say. Something others want to hear. Don’t ever forget
that.” I had to believe that or I wouldn’t have made it through some of the
struggles I faced as a self-taught writer. And you know what they say: If you think you can, or you think you
can’t, you’re right.
How long did it take to get your first book published?
I wrote my first book in 2011 and it was
published in 2012. It was a very accomplished moment because I’m a self-taught
author with no professional training, and I was still very new to the literary
industry.
Do you do another job except for writing and can you tell us more
about it?
Yes. In addition to writing, I also manage an online
Amazon store, and I also write the official book blurbs for Limitless
Publishing. It’s a fun mix and I love it.
What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarize
it in less than 20 words what would you say?
My most recently published book is Mayan Blood,
book 1 of The Stone Legacy series. Twenty words? That’s tough. How about…Disturbed teen discovers Mayan bloodlines
and faces the grueling decision of embracing her destiny or running for her
life.
What can we expect from you in the future? ie More books of the same genre? Books of a
different genre?
I have a ton of releases coming up, which is SO
exciting!
·
Book 1, Mayan Blood releases 12/29
·
Book 2, Interlude, releases 1/12
·
Book 3, Lights of Aurora, releases
1/26
·
Book 4, Anarchy, releases 2/23
·
Book 5, Birthright, releases 5/19
Also, in February, I have another release of a
young adult inspirational under my pen name, Theresa Mae—If All Else Fails.
There will be two more books to follow.
How do you come up with characters names and place names in your
books?
I try to pick unique names that are diverse and
fun. Ethnic characters are especially fun to name. Just for fun, here are some
name samples from The Stone Legacy series:
·
Marzena—seemingly young dreamwalker
·
Zanya—heroine of The Stone Legacy
Series and destined Stone Guardian.
·
Arwan—hero, timebender, and something
else entirely.
·
Grima—Viking and petrifier (not
introduced until Lights of Aurora)
Fun, huh? J
Do you decide on character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl)
before writing the whole book or as you go along?
Usually I have a good idea with my main characters,
but my secondary characters always take my by surprise.
Your favorite food is?
Chocolate cake and coffee.
Your favorite singer/group is?
I love The Ataris and Taylor Swift.
Your favorite color is?
Blue. Blue. It’s the color of the ocean—I know
not technically, for all you science buffs out there, but still—and it’s a lot
of color with variations for my wardrobe. ;)
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