Thunder and Blood, Stacey Voss: Interview & Giveaway

When Sarah Ingram and her sister Christine left Thunder Bay on a chilly November afternoon, they thought that they were going on a weekend getaway, leaving their problems behind. What they didn’t realize was that they would end up in a world that was, in many ways, very different from their own, but in others eerily familiar. Separated almost at once, the two women found themselves struggling to come to terms with the reality of their situation. How could they tell friend from foe? How did this world become so different from the one they knew? Was it possible that there could be more to the vampire stories from their own world than simple myth? – FROM THE BOOK BACK

AUTHOR INTERVIEW…

Which author(s) inspired you to write your particular genre growing up?

I read a lot of Anne Rice in the past.  I haven’t actually read a tonne of vampire books, but I did read Twilight last fall.  When I wrote Thunder and Blood I think that the vampires just came to me as something that went well with the fog.  I read a lot of different genres and authors, depending on my mood and the season.  What I really love is when I find an author that I like who has a lot of books out (especially series) so that I can collect and read them all.  Right now I have full collections of Dean Koontz, Orson Scott Card, Robert Jordan, Patricia Cornwell, and a few others.

How did you come up with the idea for Thunder and Blood and how long did it take you to complete it start to finish?

I first came up with the idea when I was a teenager, driving the back roads around Thunder Bay, probably thinking about boys at the time.  I drove into this incredibly thick fog which was exactly the same as that described in my book.  At the time I was terrified that I would go off the road or be hit by oncoming traffic, but after I got home I thought about how cool it was.  It stuck with me and became my inspiration for Thunder and Blood.

I had a false start writing the book when I was about 24, and that draft was lost during my move to Germany when I was 30.  In November 2007, I decided to participate in Nanowrimo and used that idea to fulfill the 50,000 word in 30 days requirement for the challenge.  So the writing took me 30 days.  I didn’t pick it up again or even read it at all for almost a year, then I edited it over about five months.  So the answer to your question could be anywhere from 30 days to 10 years.

Are you a full time novelist or do you wear another “hat” during the day?

I’ve had to stop working due to some health issues, so I’ve been staying home and just doing novel stuff for the last three month.  Before that I was a teacher.  I taught English in Germany and Computers/Business here in Canada.  Writing has quickly grown into a full-time job for me lately, although I’m sure glad my husband has a fantastic job because it sure doesn’t pay like a full-time job. 

Do you have a special writing area where you write your stories or do you write anywhere?

I generally write at my desk, but I take a notebook with me wherever I go when I’m working on a book.  That way, if I have a free moment, or an instant of inspiration, I can write by hand.

Are you currently writing anything right now and can we get a sneak peek?

Right now I’m just finishing up a short story that takes place just before Thunder and Blood and will tie in with both Thunder and Blood and its sequel, Thunder and Ice.  I’m not done writing Thunder and Ice yet, but will start working on it on November 1^st, for the 2009 Nanowrimo challenge.  This year I’m planning to do 75,000 words in 30 days.  It should be interesting and definitely challenging, as I’ll still be on my tour at that time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR…Stacey Voss was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. She wrote Thunder and Blood while living with her family in Wuppertal, Germany. The story takes place in her hometown of Thunder Bay, reflecting Stacey’s yearning to feel close to her roots once again. At the end of 2008, she and her husband (along with her eleven-year-old daughter and two cats) decided to move back to Thunder Bay permanently.

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THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…Thank you Stacey for taking the time out to spend time with us at The Book Faery Reviews!

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