A Soul Reclaimed
Shayna Grissom
Publication date: April 1st 2019
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Hell is divided into seven regions. The first region is designated for the purest of souls, the seventh is for the evilest. There was once a king of Hell, but the steward family has ruled for centuries.
Nora, the stepdaughter of the steward is undone when her mother and step-father take away her beloved tutor, Peter. When Nora confronts the steward and her mother, the discussion is heated and ends with the steward in inexplicable pain.
Shortly after, Nora finds herself in the Starry Wood. Peter told her of the perils within the forest, and it’s not long before the inhabitants of the wood find her.
A giant hunter named Aegis comes to Nora’s aid. He is drawn to Nora, compelled to protect her from the steward’s assassins, the giants, and the evil souls who escape the seventh region.
Together, they travel the seven layers of Hell to discover why the steward is so threatened by a teenage girl.
Could you describe yourself with five words or less?
Consistent, predictable, likes baked goods.
Could you introduce us to the main character of A Soul Reclaimed?
Nora is your typical teenage girl. She’s at odds with her parents, she’s moody, and up until her stepdad tried to kill her—rather sheltered. With the crossing of each region Nora experiences her personalities in extremes and I think that’s typical for any teenager, Hell or no Hell.
What's your favorite quote?
"Come back to me, Nora," Aegis said.
They say don't judge a book by its cover, but we can probably all admit to have at some point done just that... How important is the cover to you as an author?
It is oh so important. I’m quite vain and I need a beautiful cover. Generally speaking, a cover doesn’t stop me from reading a book, but it does make me want to read a book and in this industry that makes all the difference.
What was the hardest thing about writing A Soul Reclaimed?
Being my debut novel, there was a steep learning curve when it came to the publishing industry and marketing. I had no idea how to do any of it. For me, writing the story was the easy part. When it came to agents, publishers, and blog tours I admit I was lost in the woods.
What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
Beta reading is so important. There are websites where you can get your feet wet and there are writing groups that you can join. You learn just as much from giving others feedback as you do receive it. This can be difficult for us introverts but is so worth it. In my blog, I give my own personal guidelines for Beta reading.
https://shaynamightbeanauthor.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-beta-reading-commandments.html
Shayna Grissom was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She currently resides in Seattle with her husband, two children, and her beloved pets. Shayna draws inspiration for her writings from binge-watching too many shows with far too much wine. She is a lover of the macabre, the strange, natural sciences, and films that feature vivid colors and imagery. Her favorite film director is Guillermo Del Toro, and her favorite books growing up were Anne Rice novels.
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