USAT Bestselling
author, Nichole Giles, is the author of The DESCENDANT series and The WATER SO
DEEP series. Her dreams include owning a garden full of fairies, riding a
unicorn, and taming her pet dragons. She loves traveling to tropical and exotic
destinations, driving with the convertible top down, and playing music at full
volume while she sings along.
Connect with the Author here:
Recently forced into
the underwater city of Atlantis, Emma Harris has managed to avoid marrying the
merman who brought her, but her grandfather—the Sea King—insists that joining
with the abusive Merrick is inevitable. When Emma discovers a poison that might
restore her human lungs, she goes in search of the rare creature that carries
it, prepared to try the poison no matter the cost, so she can return home to
her family—and to James.
Since his girlfriend
went missing, James’ depression has destroyed his chance at a basketball
scholarship and incurred the wrath of his uncle, who was once his strongest
supporter. When the police inform him that he’s a suspect in Emma’s mysterious
disappearance, James sells his beloved motorcycle to buy a boat so he can find
Emma and prove his innocence before going on trial for a murder he didn’t
commit.
With destiny against
them, it’s only a matter of time before both are imprisoned forever.
Q&A With The Author:
1.
When did you start writing, and was there a specific
event or person who influenced you to become an author?
I started writing about the time my youngest
child started preschool. Looking back, I think I was searching for something of
my own, since I’d finally gotten past the baby/toddler/diaper phase of
motherhood. I’d always been a huge reader, and exceptional with my English
skills, so when I came across an online writing class, I took it, just for fun.
And then I found my first writing conference, and it kind of snowballed from
there.
2.
Are you currently working on a project, and if so,
can you tell us anything about it?
This week I’m working on a deadline! I’m doing a short story for
a charity anthology, the proceeds of which will go toward hurricane victims
from this year. I have a personal connection to the one that hit Texas, since
one of the first towns hit is where I lived a few years ago, so even though I
have a long to-do list this fall, I couldn’t say no. So… though it hasn’t been
announced yet, I’m now working on a novelette from the Water So Deep world. The
series is still complete, as far as I have planned. This is just an extra
addition. For charity! Also because this world is the one I’ve worked in most
recently, so it’s the freshest in my mind, which helps with the necessary quick
turnaround.
3.
What is your favorite writing snack?
It really depends on my mood. I have a hard time typing and
eating at the same time, especially because I do all my writing on a laptop.
But I do get snacky here and there, so usually it’s something easy to grab, and
okay to have sit for a while if I strike a good vein on my WIP. Fruit, cheese,
crackers, nuts—stuff like that. And occasionally gummy candies,
because-obviously!
4.
If you could have dinner with any of your
characters, which ones would you choose? Why? What food would you serve?
Elise from Sea So Blue. I think I’d serve her snow crab (obvs)
because it’s her favorite, and mine too. And I’d tell her that grief is
temporary, and encourage her to be happy while she can. (Is that vague enough
without being spoilery?)
5.
Did you learn anything from writing your book and
what was it?
Oh man. This one actually required a LOT of research. I learned
to scuba dive (and did it in the ocean a few times), studied whales and went
whale watching, learned about the most dangerous creatures in the sea, and the
most poisonous. I had to check facts about criminal procedures with a missing
persons’ (thought to be a murder investigation) and what would happen if police
suspect foul play but don’t have a body, and also I had to use my knowledge of
driving a boat, and learn about a different type than mine. There’s probably
more, but that’s a long enough list, I think.
6.
How do you relax, or what do you enjoy doing when
you are not writing?
If it’s summer, I’m usually out on the lake on our boat. Or near
a beach somewhere. Wherever there is water, that’s where I want to be. In the
winter, we have snow where I live, so that’s a lot harder. Usually I’m either
home reading and enjoying my family, or shopping, because that’s where I go to
get out of the house when it’s cold (and I can’t take cold very well).
7.
What is your largest unfulfilled dream, and what are you
doing to reach it?
I used to say it was to become a bestselling author, but this
year, Sea So Blue hit the USA Today bestseller list. My new goal is to make a
steady paycheck from my books, and maybe someday sell my movie rights. Oh,
also, someday I want to own a beach house—so it wouldn’t hurt to get rich! winkwink
8.
What do you fear most?
My husband and/or children being seriously hurt or dying.
9.
What advice would you give someone who wants to
write a book some day?
No matter how you choose to pursue publishing, study the craft
of writing well over and over again. Practice, and never stop practicing,
studying, and learning. And never give up just because you get rejected or have
a bad review. OH, also, don’t read the reviews!
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