Friday, March 14, 2014

Interview and Giveaway: Lanie Bross + Fates


It's been an interview kind of week on the blog, so in keeping with that trend I'm pleased today to welcome young adult author Lanie Bross to Supernatural Snark to answer a few questions about her debut novel, Fates. I'm huge fan of books that involve the concept of physical beings who know of and guide the fates of those around them to ensure things happen as they're "meant" to; the whole idea of it just raises such interesting questions and I'm nothing if not someone who likes to ask questions while reading, so I'm very excited for this book. I hope you all enjoy the interview!

Even though Corinthe’s time in the human world began as a punishment, what’s one thing about it she would miss if she made it back to Pyralis Terra? What’s one thing about Pyralis Terra she thinks those of us in this world might find fascinating?

I think Corinthe would miss the clothing. In Humana, she has discovered her love of color and it manifests in the clothes she wears. In Pyralis, everyone wears the same flowing dress, the same color, and everything is bathed in a muted purplish glow, its all very serene, but honestly, boring. Especially to someone who has experienced the vividness of another world.

Hmmm, maybe the most fascinating thing about Pyralis is how it is always twilight. There are no nights or days, just a constant dusk that gives the entire world a sort of hushed reverence to it.

If you were to meet someone like Corinthe who knew what fate had in store for you, how tempted would you be to ask them about your future?

Not tempted at all! I really don’t want to know! Every day in an adventure and I love not knowing what will happen next.

You suddenly find yourself in Corinthe’s shoes, forced to help the fates of many unfold as they should. What aspect of the job would you struggle with most?

It would be really hard to hurt people in order to push them toward their destiny. It’s not all gentle nudges for Executors. They are altering a life, and sometimes it takes something drastic.

Pyralis Terra is Corinthe’s ideal world and a place she wants nothing more to return to. If you could create a world suited specifically to you where you could escape on occasion, what would it look like/consist of?

It would be an infinite library. Hundreds of levels with cozy reading chairs tucked into alcoves everywhere. And a coffeemaker on every floor!

Corinthe finds herself caught up in a doomed romance with Lucas given it’s written that one of them will live and one will die. If she wanted to feel not quite so alone in her star-crossed romance, what other couple’s story might she pick up and read?

Well, she could read Romeo and Juliet but that might just depress her even more! Unfortunately, most star crossed lovers are doomed to tragic endings. 

If Lucas and Corinthe were to sit down and interview you as part of the promotion for Fates, what’s one question you fear they would ask?

Oh wow. Probably I’d be worried they would want to know why I put them through so much crap. I’m not sure that answering, “Because it made a good storyline” would be a good enough answer!

Let’s say you’re in charge of writing a prophecy regarding the events of book two as a teaser for readers. What are three words we might see in that prophecy?

So. Much. Chaos. ;P

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FATES
(available now from Delacorte Press)


One moment. One foolish desire. One mistake. And Corinthe lost everything.

She fell from her tranquil life in Pyralis Terra and found herself exiled to the human world. Her punishment? To make sure people's fates unfold according to plan. Now, years later, Corinthe has one last assignment: kill Lucas Kaller. His death will be her ticket home.

But for the first time, Corinthe feels a tingle of doubt. It begins as a lump in her throat, then grows toward her heart, and suddenly she feels like she is falling all over again--this time for a boy she knows she can never have. Because it is written: one of them must live, and one of them must die. In a universe where every moment, every second, every fate has already been decided, where does love fit in?



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LANIE BROSS


LANIE BROSS was born in a small town in Maine, where she spent the next 18 years dreaming of bigger places. After exploring city life, she and her husband and two young sons ended up coming right back to the wilds of Maine, where they live just one house down from where she grew up. Fate, perhaps? She loves chasing around her rambunctious kids, playing tug-of-war with her 95-pound Lab, and writing for young adults. FATES is her first novel.


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GIVEAWAY

Thanks to the fabulous people at Random House, I have one copy of Fates to give away on the blog today! To enter, please just fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway is open to US/Canada only.

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31 comments:

  1. I've been seeing this one around a lot though I haven't seen a lot of reviews. I'm certainly curious now and will have to look it up. It's a lovely interview though and it was nice to learn more about the author and the book!

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  2. Love the title Fates. It opens to a lot of possibility. Thanks for the book description and giveaway.

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  3. I think I'd want to know. It's like if I could time travel, I've want to go into the future and see where I am in 20 year. Pretty much the same as wanting to know my fate. Kind of? :) This book sounds interesting for sure!

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  4. Thank you so much for sharing the book with us and the interview too! Book looks good :)

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  5. I'm definitely curious about this one. Thanks for sharing this interview with us, Jenny!

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  6. Wow.... Having that kind of power to deal with the fate of a person,...jeez that is some responsibility!

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  7. Wow, I don't know how I would be able to keep my mouth shut if I knew the fates of the people that I love. Thanks for the fun interview, Jenny!

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  8. I really loved this "It would be really hard to hurt people in order to push them toward their destiny. It’s not all gentle nudges for Executors. They are altering a life, and sometimes it takes something drastic."

    Even though it is totally different, that is sort of like being a mom. Hoping that your kids will make the right choices and trying to push them in that direction without taking away their free will or hurting them.

    Great interview!

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  9. Thanks for the giveaway. I love fashion so I had to wear something that doesn't have color well, I think I miss that too.

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  10. I swear you have the best Q and As ever, Jenny. I would be the worst person ever to know the fates of people. I'd have to spill my guts all. the. time. Great interview and giveaway for a book that I really need to try again :)

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  11. OMG Lanie I love this, "It would be an infinite library. Hundreds of levels with cozy reading chairs tucked into alcoves everywhere. And a coffeemaker on every floor!"

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  12. Good job on your week of interviews! I totally suck at coming up with questions, so I try to avoid them like the plague. LOL This book sounds interesting, thanks for the chance!

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  13. Can I have an infinite library too? Great interview!

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  14. This book sounds so fantastic, and the interview was quite interesting.

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  15. I completely agree with Bross's getaway. I would love an infinite, comfy library of my own!

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  16. I have been curious about this one and I liked the sound of the star crossed lovers, I just hope they somehow overcome the odds but it sounds like they have some serious obstacles in their way!

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  17. Such glowing recommendation from you is certainly good enough for me, Jenny, and I have to admit I like the idea beind this book. I've been seeing it around, but I didn't even read the description until today, and now that I have, I'm pretty sure it's something I'll enjoy.

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  18. Great interview! That last answer though really sounds grave. Chaos. Yep, sounds like the makings of a good series. :)

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  19. Of course, it goes without saying you have great questions, Jenny!
    But I love Lanie's answers! Especially - because it made a good story line!" Hope your characters don't ever come to life!!! I like your library with a coffee machine on every floor, but you need to add chocolate also. All kinds, all forms. So of course, it would have to be okay to eat and drink in your fantasy library!! I would love to visit there!!

    Tough spot you've got your characters in. I'm not sure if I can stand the suspense. One lives and one dies. That sounds iron clad. I am going to love seeing how and if you can wiggle and HEA out of that!

    Great interview!!
    Heather

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  20. Same dress, same color, now that would be boring

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  21. Pyralis Terra sounds like a really amazing place. Now I want to hear more of it. Also I totally agree with the author my place to go back to would be an infinite library, for sure! As always you asked such amazing questions and the interview is amazing. Great post, Jenny :)

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  22. Ooo... Another hot guy named Lucas!? Give it to me!

    **Rachelle**

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  23. My paradise would be an enormous library too! Except I'd replace the coffeemakers with teapots :P

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  24. That cover alone makes me want this book.

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  25. My utopian paradise would be centered around my closest loved ones, especially my soulmate/bff love of my life husband Todd and our 5 young adult kids and their closest loved ones and our pets and granddoggies, also only GOOD and loving compassionate, empathetic, generous people would live in it, no crime, no natural disasters, it would be a WARM spring or fall day all year around, never too hot or too cold. There would be countless fun activities and adventures and things to do and places to go so you could make as many priceless memories and enriched enjoyable life as possible. You didn't need any money, if you needed something, it is yours. Also there would be a beautiful diversity of different kinds and ethnicities and cultures of people and NO BUGS of any kind however there would be every kind of animal and none of them would hurt anyone, even dangerous animals would let you pet and kiss them. and we had cures for all illnesses and diseases.

    manifestmiracles@live.com

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  26. Haha, I always think if authors had to sit down with their characters, so often they would be explaining why on earth they had to put the characters through so much uncomfortable BS, and “Because it made a good storyline” is pretty much always the answer. :-) Wonderful interview!

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  27. Thanks for the interview. Always on the lookout for my next book!

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  28. I want an infinite library! I don't know much about this book but the cover is gorgeous, and the hints about the story in this interview are intriguing.. I'm not sure I could wear a dress every day forever. Especially the same one. I hope it's comfortable!

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  29. This sounds like its a great read. I'll add it to my list.

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