Please welcome another writer bestie I met where???? That’s right ding-ding-ding! TWITTER! Get on twitter people! I meet the funnest writers over there and Emily is one of them. She’s written a YA fantasy that’s sure to rock. She’s witty and bright and I can’t wait to introduce you. She’s also giving away a digital copy of her new story to a commenter, so be sure to leave your” Hi There!” Without further adieu…here she is!
I’m Not a Cool Person, but I Write About them in Books
A lot of people think that authors write characters based on what the author wishes they could be. Well let me clear things up a bit: That’s completely true.
At least, it’s true for me. Sure, Ivy has her faults. She’s stubborn and impulsive. She gets herself into all kinds of trouble and tends to be a loner. But Ivy is cool. So my guest post today will be all about why Ivy is cooler than I am.
First, I’m the nerdy type. Not the shy, awkward kind of nerdy. The goofy, foot-in-the-mouth type of nerdy. I say things without thinking, then an hour later I realize that what I said wasn’t as funny as I thought. In fact, it could have been flat-out offensive.
Ivy, on the other hand, says offensive things on purpose and wishes she had written them down to use again later.
Also, I’m not a big fan of surprises. (I mean, okay, you can throw me a surprise party if you *really* want to.) But I’m the kind of person who likes to see things coming. I like to prepare and be ready for what’s ahead. And when something unexpected falls in my lap (like making dinner for twice as many people as I planned, or having to pick someone up two hours earlier than I thought) I just want to curl up in a ball and forget I ever signed up for the thing in the first place. (Pathetic? Yes.)
And Ivy? Well, she hates surprises, too. But when they happen, she totally kicks butt. What’s that? A pixie kidnapped her and wants Ivy to entertain him? Sorry. “You may not know this about me, fairy, but I’m nobody’s monkey. I don’t do tricks… Especially not for an Oompa Loompa with wings.” And she takes off running into an enchanted forest.
Why can’t I do something awesome like that? I guess we can’t all be as cool as Ivy Thorn.
The Fairy Tale Trap by Emily Casey
A beautiful girl falls in love with a beast. Ivy’s heard the story before, but now it’s a reality.
Ivy has always been afraid of mirrors, but she never knew why. Then one of them sucks her into the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.
So what if she’s been pulled from her home and talks to pixies now? That’s no big deal for a military brat. Ivy’s used to adapting. All she wants is to find her way home.
But when she tries to escape, Ivy breaks the wrong spell. Now Beast is not so gentle-on-the-inside, Beauty is falling for the wrong prince, and Ivy is no closer to figuring out how to get through the enchanted forest that traps her.
With magic mirrors, dancing fairies, a sadistic pixie, and other random fairy tale twists, Ivy doesn’t know what’s safe or who to trust. Can she escape the fairy tale trap?
About Emily:
Emily Casey is a writer from Tallahassee who chases two crazy kids around the house all day before collapsing in front of her computer. Her debut young adult fantasy, THE FAIRY TALE TRAP is on Amazon and Smashwords. If you want a taste of the book first, you can watch the book trailer.
You’ll find Emily on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
Other little tid-bits: I’m a dog person (I have a German Shepherd named Guybrush), I like to run (I ran my first half marathon while 4 months pregnant) and majored in Psychology (which explains why I’m a little nuts) with a minor in English (which explains the whole writing thing).
Find Emily online!
Available on Amazon, B&N, Smashwords & More.
Sounds wonderful. I love a book that draws you in the story and makes you want to be a part of it.
Hi Emily!
The book sounds fabulous, but then so do you. Awkward, goofy, foot-in-mouth syndrome is the new black! It’s all the rage and will trend on Twitter any moment now. Waiting…
Nice to meet you here, heading over now to follow everywhere else! Happy Wednesday!!
~Val
Wow, Lindsey. Thanks! You know how to show an author a good time. I had so much fun writing this.
Heather, your avatar made me laugh.
And thank you! I hope this book does just that.
Valerie, I’m blushing. I’d love to think I’m the new black, lol. Thanks for the follows!
Oh, nice!! How intriguing!!! This sounds like a really fun book and I’m totally following Emily Casey…. Thx for sharing!!!
Thanks, Burgandy!
I had a lot of fun writing it.:)
There always seems to be a nice mix of the writer and their polar opposites in the books. I utterly agree with both of the things you said; the first one being one I stress about daily when I’m waiting to fall asleep. That’s why many people read though isn’t it? For the escapism element and perhaps to see someone stronger than yourself facing worse problems, or see someone become strong in the face of danger.
That’s an interesting take, Alex. I think you’re right. I like to see someone overcome their weaknesses. It makes it all the more encouraging when that character and I have a lot in common.