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CAROL BOND
AKA ELLEN MAE FRANKLIN
Author bio:
Born in Adelaide, South Australia, this
mother of three is following her passion for Fantasy writing. She
published The Unseen Promise in 2013, after revitalizing the urge to complete
the first book in the Tarkeenia Sagas. She is currently working on subsequent
manuscripts and is involved in various writing and creative communities.
The sequel to ‘The Unseen Promise’ is a
work in progress. Ellen Mae Franklin steps up to deliver a subsequent novel of
high end, paced fantasy that will leave you breathless in the next book, ‘It’s
not the Bite that Kills’ you.’
Working with UK Author – Pete Emmerson,
she is co-writing a new fantasy series titled, ‘Un-named.’ The first book to be
released 2014.
Co-founder of a dynamic group of
Australian writers, Ellen Mae Franklin is working on gathering short Australian
themed stories for Anthologies to showcase local talent.
Writing short stories for an online
Magazine, this author is delivering Writing Edge, quality fantasy tales to
delight all readers. Her imagination and writing skills are put to the test as
Ellen Mae Franklin delivers unique stories with a twist.
She is writing under the pseudonym of
her children’s middle name – Ellen Mae Franklin.
Personal favs:
Drink – Anything
that is Citrus
Food – An
Asian dish called Kway Teow. Flat
rice noodles, meat and vegetables with a most delicious sauce.
Vacation – A 3
month holiday in Europe.
TV show – Walking
Dead, American Horror Story, True Blood, Deadwood and so much more
Movie – The
latest ‘Pride and Prejude.’
Animal – An
Otter or a Magpie (Australian Bird)
Sport – Isle
of Man TT Racing.
Book - The
one I have finally finished, my own.
Book title: The
Unseen Promise
Brief synopsis of
your book:
Set on the world Tarkeenia, the
story marks the struggle between God and man, magic and indefinable evil.
Roedanth wants his brother
back, it doesn’t matter that the boy is dead; the young copper apprentice can’t
seem to stop wishing. Tainted by the magic of the Dark God – Drakite, tragedy and pain follows Roedanth, from Crows Nest to the
Halls of Coowic, where the Magi live.
Tarkeenia is
awash with life - man and beast live side by side. Monsters hunt the shadows
looking for a bite to eat. The tip of balance between dark and light, good and
evil is tenuous, even on a good day. Flesh eating Specks turn the living into
dust, and the world is no longer safe. Murrdocks, are a child’s story, woven
tales told to enchant and incite fear. Their King lays dying, and Prince Pec
having no choice, must turn myth into reality.
Strangers become
friends, out of necessity more than compatibility for survival takes on the
order of the day. Uneasy alliances are tainted by betrayal and self gain, and
unlikely heroes emerge to salvage what they can from a world on the brink of
chaos.
Everyone strives
to make do in a world bubbling with wild magic, working to remain true to their
Calling, as the lives of man and monster hang in the balance, subject to the
whims of Gods. Can Tarkeenia survive the tug and pull of the very spoilt, and
the very wicked? Can those lost to the dark find a way back to the light? Is it
possible to forget, or to forgive and begin again? All these questions and more
are answered as the reader walks Tarkeenia’s many paths.
Current book or project you’re working on:
My website - Pen To Paper is hosting a grand Free Ebook
Giveaway. There are 27 Book titles and 1 Swag to win.
http://www.theunseenpromise.com
It currently running and won’t close until the 15th of August. The idea is simple - Visit the site, post your name, contact details and all the Ebook/s you wish to win. I encourage all your visitors to participate for a free read and then share the even with others.
http://www.theunseenpromise.com
It currently running and won’t close until the 15th of August. The idea is simple - Visit the site, post your name, contact details and all the Ebook/s you wish to win. I encourage all your visitors to participate for a free read and then share the even with others.
What was the
inspiration for your novel?
To place the message about what how I feel curiosity fits
into our world. I
had an idea about imparting the message of what I believed Curiosity to be. The
old saying ‘Curiosity killed the cat.’ is a proverb used to warn of the dangers of
unnecessary investigation or experimentation.
I toyed with the idea about a young boy named ‘Roedanth’ as a character and then, my mission as a writer was to imbed this message into a story on a grand scale.
I toyed with the idea about a young boy named ‘Roedanth’ as a character and then, my mission as a writer was to imbed this message into a story on a grand scale.
Please share
three interesting facts about your book, which are not covered in the synopsis.
1) Curiosity
is a motivator for me with this book. The phrase - Curiosity kills that cat
drives some of the storyline. What would happen if you weren’t curious? Would
you be safe?
2) A
Moorling is an Elemental character. It is a prism of light and can only become
solid by finding a host to live in. The tricky bit is that if the Moorling
doesn’t leave it’s host before they die, it too succumbs to death.
3) A
Nightbane can be killed by stabbing through a small circle of holes in the back
of its neck. Otherwise, good luck.
Who is the most
complex character from your current novel?
Coal, the fire sprite is a complex character. His mood
swings are wide ranged. His emotions are full of highs and lows.
Are there any
characters in your book that remind you of yourself?
I think that somewhere, no matter how much you wish to
deny it. Every character that is placed on the page reflects a little something
of the writer. So, I would have to say all of them.
If you could pick
any well known or famous author to review your book who would you pick and why?
Joe Abercrombie - his unique perspective of human
behaviour and complex storylines excite me.
What genre does
your book fall into?
Classical Fantasy - The creation of Magic, new Creatures and Worlds
Classical Fantasy - The creation of Magic, new Creatures and Worlds
Which three
authors have inspired you the most, and why?
1) Joe
Abercombie - For his brilliance of character development and dialogue
2) George
R.R. Martin - For his complex storylines
3) Stephen
Donaldson - For his ability to reach deep into human nature and put it all down
on paper.
Have you ever read
a book you couldn’t finish reading?
No! I only take up books that interest me for time is
always an issue for me.
Do you read a
book, while you are writing a book?
Yes, all the time. I try hard not to look into the writing
style of the author I am reading. I wish to enjoy the story. Sometimes it gives
me new ideas or inspiration.
The process:
How many books
have you written? Which book is your favourite and why?
I have just written the one - The Unseen Promise
Is there anything
that helps get you in the mood to write?
A day where I have caught up on all the loose end and one
that is without distractions. This is rare indeed, but even with a few hours up
my sleeve I can always find the mood to write. Noise in the background helps
me. I don’t know why (smiling)
What were three
challenges you faced when writing your book?
1) Finding
the time to live outside of writing.
2) Being
objective over the words I commit to paper. It is difficult to kill your
children during editing.
3) Getting
the rest of the world to understand and accept Australian colloquialism.
What lessons have
you learned as an aspiring writer?
Listen to your inner-self and keep an open mind.
Do you ever
experience writer’s block? If so what helps you to ‘overcome’?
Yes, I have just once and it lasted 10 years. I changed my
relationship and found someone who believed in me. I haven’t stopped writing
since.
What is the most
important thing you’ve learned, either in the self-publishing or traditional
publisher, route?
Don’t become discouraged when your book is not selling.
You should always write for yourself and the love of creating. Do not put
expectations on yourself or time limits.
How long does it
usually take for you to complete a book?
I don’t have an answer for that. Completing a full novel and
my books are around the 160,000 word count all depends on what is happening in
my personal life and the other projects I have taken on.
Do you have any
ideas for your book and Hollywood? Actors, directors, music.
No, not at all sorry.
Which book to movie
conversion is your favourite?
Games of Thrones as a HBO TV Series is the best I have ever seen andvery true to the books.
Games of Thrones as a HBO TV Series is the best I have ever seen andvery true to the books.
How can people
connect with you?
Where can readers
find your book?
Amazon
Smashwords
Barnes & Nobles
Kobo Books
Sony EBooks
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