Andi O'Connor is the
award-winning author The Dragonath Chronicles, The Vaelinel Trilogy, and The
Legacy of Ilvania. She’s written multiple books, including the critically
acclaimed Silevethiel, which is the
2015 Best Indie Book Award winner for Science Fiction/Fantasy, and the 2015 New
Apple Official Selection for Young Adult. Silevethiel
was also named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2013. Andi's short story
collection, Redemption, is a 2014
Kindle Book Awards Semifinalist.
You can frequently find Andi as a guest panelist at Comic Cons throughout the country including the Rhode Island Comic Con, Philcon, Conclave, WizardWorld, and Chessiecon. Andi also writes for Niume where she provides writing tips, advice, and insight on her career as an author. You can connect with Andi on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information, visit Andi’s website.
You can frequently find Andi as a guest panelist at Comic Cons throughout the country including the Rhode Island Comic Con, Philcon, Conclave, WizardWorld, and Chessiecon. Andi also writes for Niume where she provides writing tips, advice, and insight on her career as an author. You can connect with Andi on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information, visit Andi’s website.
About the Book:
Darrak's
adventure concludes with this thrilling finale of The Dragonath Chronicles!
Following the betrayal of two of his trusted companions and a devastating battle in Mystandia, Darrak's talents are desperately needed by the citizens of both Earth and Dragonath. Torn with the decision of where his loyalty should remain, he finally decides to confide in Andillrian. Together, they craft a plan they hope will save Darrak's home planet, but their optimism is short-lived.
The Hellborn's army has begun the march to war.
With less than two weeks of preparation remaining, their weaknesses become unavoidably apparent. Planning for defeat suddenly becomes as important as planning for victory. Darrak's insecurities continue until the moment the first arrows begin to fly. He can only hope that help from a few unlikely sources will be enough.
For if they fail, Dragonath will fall.
Following the betrayal of two of his trusted companions and a devastating battle in Mystandia, Darrak's talents are desperately needed by the citizens of both Earth and Dragonath. Torn with the decision of where his loyalty should remain, he finally decides to confide in Andillrian. Together, they craft a plan they hope will save Darrak's home planet, but their optimism is short-lived.
The Hellborn's army has begun the march to war.
With less than two weeks of preparation remaining, their weaknesses become unavoidably apparent. Planning for defeat suddenly becomes as important as planning for victory. Darrak's insecurities continue until the moment the first arrows begin to fly. He can only hope that help from a few unlikely sources will be enough.
For if they fail, Dragonath will fall.
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Thanks for this interview, Andi. Can we begin by having you tell us about
yourself from a writer’s standpoint?
I write Fantasy, and lately I’ve been leaning toward the
darker side of the genre. I’m totally a pantster and don’t plan anything out before
I begin writing. The thought of an outline is restricting to me. I prefer to
let the characters lead me through and tell me their story. My process is
extremely reactive, but that’s what works for me!
When not writing, what do you like to do for relaxation
and/or fun?
I’m a ballet girl and take class about three or four times a
week when I’m not traveling. I also run when I can, usually on the treadmill in
the basement, but hey, it counts!
Congratulations on your new book! Can you give us the very
first page of your book so that we can get a glimpse inside?
Darrak stared into the fire,
shivering despite the intense heat radiating from the flames. Three days had
passed since he'd read the entry in Mionee's journal revealing the spell to
save Earth. And he had yet to tell anyone.
He'd memorized
the spell that first day, bewildered that he'd been handed the very thing he'd
spent weeks tormenting over. Despite everything happening here on Dragonath,
he'd never lost sight of saving his home planet. He'd spent almost every waking
moment obsessing over finding a way to nullify the effects of Mionee's spell.
Then suddenly,
the very woman who'd caused his people so much suffering, and who had ordered
the murders of his parents, provided him with all of the answers he'd needed.
In an instant, she'd lifted a tremendous weight from his shoulders. He could go
home. He could save his people. He could help those on Earth repair the damage
that had been done to their planet.
But he hadn't.
He'd stayed on Dragonath, training to fight a war by day and mulling over his
predicament at night. He couldn't leave. The people here needed him as much as
those on Earth. Only he stood a chance of defeating the Hellborn, and even
then, he'd need the help of every single person in Krémarra.
If he left, people all over Dragonath would be forced into
slavery or killed. But if he stayed, he'd send billions of people and animals
on Earth to extinction. His home would be a barren planet devoid of any life.
Would you say it’s been a rocky road for you in regards to
getting your book written and published or pretty much smooth sailing? Can you tell us about your journey?
Call To War was
actually pretty smooth. I didn’t have difficulty writing it, and the editing
process went without difficulty. The cover was actually a premade cover by my
designer that fit perfectly with the story and absolutely nothing had to be
changed. Formatting was easy as I’d created a template for the other books in
the series. Even the printing went smooth! I got the books weeks before I
expected!
If you had to summarize your book in one sentence, what
would that be?
Tormented by where he truly belongs and where his loyalties
should remain, Darrak gathers help from unlikely sources and prepares for
battle against the Hellborn who is determined to claim rule over all of
Dragonath.
What makes your book stand out from the rest?
It’s epic fantasy with a twist. Darrak, the main character,
is from Earth. But, although there is technically space travel as he and other
characters travel between Earth and Dragonath, it’s still fantasy. All the
traveling is done with magic!
If your book was put in the holiday section of the store,
what holiday would that be and why?
The dark, heavy themes and paranormal elements make it perfect
for the Halloween section!
Would you consider turning your book into a series or has
that already been done?
It’s already been done. Call
To War is actually the third and final book in The Dragonath Chronicles.
What’s next for you?
I’m working on the third and final book in my other series, The Vaelinel Trilogy. It’s tentatively
scheduled for release in 2018, though still without a title! I’m also working
on another collection of four short stories in my Legacy of Ilvania series. After that, I don’t know! I have to
decide where I want to go. I’m torn between starting something new or writing
another series in the world of Dragonath so it will be familiar to my fans.
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