I’m delighted that fellow indie author Alesha Escobar has dropped by to talk about her work, and the inspiration behind her writing. Warm welcome to you Alesha, and on with the questions:
What is the title of your book?
"DARK RIFT", published four days ago, on 19th November. it’s the 2nd book of "The Gray Tower Trilogy".
Where did the idea come from for the book?
From my husband giving me a writing challenge--produce an urban fantasy story set in WWII with a female wizard as the protagonist. As a lover of history and of fantasy literature, I jumped at the chance. From there, "The Tower’s Alchemist" (Book 1) was born.
"Dark Rift" (Book 2) is the sequel.
What genre does your book fall under?
Fantasy, although some may also categorize it as Urban Fantasy or Historical Fantasy.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
The war between Wizards and Nazi Warlock Vampires has just gotten deadlier.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
It took nearly a year. I stopped writing for a couple of months after losing my mother. "Dark Rift" is dedicated to her--she loved the first book.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
It’s hard to say since I haven’t seen anything quite like "The Gray Tower Trilogy". However, I will say that one can see it as a blend of Butcher’s “Dresden Files,” Tregillis’s “Bitter Seeds,” and spy novel.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
One of the most important inspirations incorporated into the story was the women of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). My protagonist, Isabella, is a spy working for this organization, but the real historical women who actually did work with SOE had some of the most amazing stories. Winston Churchill called them “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” They did everything from sabotage the Nazis to broadcasting illegal radio transmissions for the Allies.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
It’s got a nice balance of action, espionage, humor and romance mixed in. And it’s smart. If you like the burgeoning “New Adult” fiction, you’ll like the series. If you’re an unabashed Geek Girl who likes an intelligent heroine, then you’ll like the series. Most of all, if you’re a lover of good stories, fun characters, and fantasy--you will like “The Gray Tower Trilogy”. I had one reader contact me and explain that although he was a guy, he loved my female protagonist and enjoyed the story overall. It was delightful to hear that.
“Gray Towers” premise sounds so intriguing! Thank you so much for dropping by to talk about the new title “Dark Rift”, and wish you every success with this very original story.
If you’d like to discover more about Alesha Escobar and her world, please visit Alesha's website, or author's page on "Goodreads", or send a tweet.
Both “The Tower's Alchemist” and “Dark Rift” are available to purchase from Amazon as EBooks. Why not try a sample now – and see World War Two through new eyes!
What is the title of your book?
"DARK RIFT", published four days ago, on 19th November. it’s the 2nd book of "The Gray Tower Trilogy".
Where did the idea come from for the book?
From my husband giving me a writing challenge--produce an urban fantasy story set in WWII with a female wizard as the protagonist. As a lover of history and of fantasy literature, I jumped at the chance. From there, "The Tower’s Alchemist" (Book 1) was born.
"Dark Rift" (Book 2) is the sequel.
What genre does your book fall under?
Fantasy, although some may also categorize it as Urban Fantasy or Historical Fantasy.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
The war between Wizards and Nazi Warlock Vampires has just gotten deadlier.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
It took nearly a year. I stopped writing for a couple of months after losing my mother. "Dark Rift" is dedicated to her--she loved the first book.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
It’s hard to say since I haven’t seen anything quite like "The Gray Tower Trilogy". However, I will say that one can see it as a blend of Butcher’s “Dresden Files,” Tregillis’s “Bitter Seeds,” and spy novel.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
One of the most important inspirations incorporated into the story was the women of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). My protagonist, Isabella, is a spy working for this organization, but the real historical women who actually did work with SOE had some of the most amazing stories. Winston Churchill called them “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” They did everything from sabotage the Nazis to broadcasting illegal radio transmissions for the Allies.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
It’s got a nice balance of action, espionage, humor and romance mixed in. And it’s smart. If you like the burgeoning “New Adult” fiction, you’ll like the series. If you’re an unabashed Geek Girl who likes an intelligent heroine, then you’ll like the series. Most of all, if you’re a lover of good stories, fun characters, and fantasy--you will like “The Gray Tower Trilogy”. I had one reader contact me and explain that although he was a guy, he loved my female protagonist and enjoyed the story overall. It was delightful to hear that.
“Gray Towers” premise sounds so intriguing! Thank you so much for dropping by to talk about the new title “Dark Rift”, and wish you every success with this very original story.
If you’d like to discover more about Alesha Escobar and her world, please visit Alesha's website, or author's page on "Goodreads", or send a tweet.
Both “The Tower's Alchemist” and “Dark Rift” are available to purchase from Amazon as EBooks. Why not try a sample now – and see World War Two through new eyes!
| The Tower's Alchemist on Amazon.com Ten Customer Reviews, all four & five star. The Tower's Alchemist is also available in print format: Amazon Books.com | | Dark Rift on Amazon.co.uk Both titles are available to sample as a free download - so if you're looking for a very original take on WW2, or enjoy fantasy warlock/vampire stories - what are you waiting for? Try a sample now! |