IWSG DECEMBER 7TH Interview MG Fantasy Author Tara Tyler

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Today I welcome Tara Tyler to my Author Spotlight  on IWSG day for her newest release and her second book in her middle-grade fantasy series “Beast World.”  The realease date is December 1st.  

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The Interview

1) If you were pitching this book idea to a publisher what would that pitch be?

I actually did pitch this to several agents, even though I have a home with my publisher. But it’s still hard to get one, maybe harder since the series is already begun…I have the blurb below, but here’s my one-line pitch:

Teenage fantasy creatures discover humans, causing a village of trouble on spring break 

2) What was your favorite part about writing this story?

I enjoyed expanding Beasts World and continuing their story, especially adding humans. But my favorite part was Gabe’s black eye scene. And I love writing the rough draft because I can use my favorite color pens, scribbling and doodling in my notebook, and I can do it anywhere!

3) Tell us about your main character in CRADLE ROCK, Gabe.

Gabe is a typical goblin. He’s smart and spunky, and definitely a nerd, but brave when he has to be. He’s barely five feet tall with olive skin and hair, average all the way around, except for having the biggest pointed ears anyone’s every seen. He’s also loyal, but very wary of new things. And clumsy, can’t forget clumsy, especially around his girlfriend Ona the ogress.

4) How much research did you do and what type? Include most interesting or most unusual.

My world is roughly based on earth, in the far distant future. So choosing the fate of humans and how beasts developed, I researched landscapes and climates in a future-cast. Fantasy is probably the easiest in terms of research because we get to make most of it up!

5) What was the most significant thing you learned writing this story?

Each time I enter Beast World, I remember what being a teenager was like. It’s fun to setup awkwardness, teasing among friends, and do or die attitudes. It’s also fun to see them grow up. I try to pass on lessons in my stories too. In CRADLE ROCK the beasts have to learn to accept one another and compromise rather than resort to violence out of fear of differences – very relatable to our own society!

6) What’s next for you?

I alternate between my two series, so the next one I’m finishing up is DISPOSAL for the Pop Travel series. But I’ve also started on the rough draft of WINDY HOLLER, the next Beast World book.

7) What is the hardest part of being a writer?

Patience. I want it done yesterday. It’s such a long, time-consuming process. I deal with rejection. I have energy, ideas, and perseverance. I just need to work on my patience!

8) Anything you would like to say to the readers before we close?

If you like a book, give it a quick review. It doesn’t have to be long and detailed, just a statement that you liked it and will be back for more. Authors are always in need of reviews. Especially for sequels!

Thanks for having me, Juneta. I enjoyed answering these fun questions, reflecting on the process!

WELCOME BACK TO THE FOREST!
 
CRADLE ROCK, Beast World Book Two

by Tara Tyler

Gabe the goblin just saved his town Broken Branch Falls from splitting apart. He also revealed that humans–horrible creatures of myth and legend–may actually be part of their history! But seriously? Nah!
 
Now Ona, Gabe’s girlfriend, is headed thousands of miles away to Camp Cradle Rock for Spring Break seeking evidence of humans. Gabe knows better than to tell a stubborn ogress she’s crazy, so he’s letting her go and spending the break at the beach like a normal teenage beast. And he’s determined to have a good time without her, whether he likes it or not.
 
But when Gabe hears Ona went missing, he and his friends set out for the wilds of the west to find her, no matter what dangerous creatures get in his way. Not even humans.
Available December 1st!
Check out the Book Trailer!


Tara Tyler has had a hand in everything from waitressing to rocket engineering. After moving all over, she now writes and teaches math in Ohio with her three active boys and Coach Husband. Currently, she has two series, Pop Travel (techno-thriller detective capers) and Broken Branch Falls (fantasy adventures). To squeeze in writing, she economizes her time aka the Lazy Housewife. Make every day an adventure!

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Author Blog ~~ @taratylertalks ~~ Facebook ~~ Housewives Blog

I’ll also be giving away signed copies of Broken Branch Falls and Cradle Rock, some Beast World swag, and a $20 GC!

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IWSG DECEMBER question is – 

In terms of your writing career, where do you see yourself five years from now, and what’s your plan to get there?

 

In five years I see myself as a published author of several books.  My plan is to get serious about Write, Publish, Repeat & Change my Mindset.  I know what you’re thinking, but you were already serious.  No, not serious enough.  I allowed myself to be distracted by life, and I’ve let doubt rule my long-term actions and fan my fears.

  1. I need to write.  Every day.  Rain or Shine or the Apocalypse.
  2. Get out of my way.   I need to stop worrying about what I cannot control or do in the process now and finish what I can control and do.  The one thing totally within my power alone is to write.  I can also edit and revise.
  3. Take small steps of ACTION daily, set deadline goals and work toward them as if my life depends on it.  Create structure around my work day and stick to it like glue–habit-routine is key to success as the quote below says.

This year I am narrowing my focus and changing my habits.

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“When the world changes around you and when it changes against you — what used to be a tail wind is now a head wind — you have to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy.” – Jeff Bezos


November’s Author Spotlight was on another IWSG community author Lynda Young

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Cling to God in the chaos of life…

Cling to God is a book of devotionals for every day of the year. The aim is to encourage Christians in their faith, to help them think about their beliefs and learn more about God. The devotions are short and inspirational so that people with busy lifestyles will still able to spend time with the Lord each day. It’s designed for a wide Christian audience–those new in their faith as well as those matured beyond milk and honey.

“Cling To God”, New Daily Devotional by Lynda R Young.  Read the Interview here.

 

 

 

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