Sabah always knew where she belonged—with Berg—and what was expected of her—to care for the other children the Mistress took in. But when a ban-wolf saves her life, things begin to change.
Arjun isn’t like the other ban-wolves, the savage creatures that are barely human. He’s gentle and furious and as Sabah spends time with him, she can’t seem to get him out of her mind. But in a world of darkness, control, and danger, is there a place for two outcasts? Edge of the Falls is a romantic retelling of Beauty and the Beast in a dark dystopia.
Tell us a little about your main characters.
Sabah is an outcast girl with a lot of responsibilities caring for the other children the Mistress takes in. She’s trying to find her place in a world that doesn’t want her, while coming to grips with some uncomfortable truths about the people in her life.
In what ways do they change?
Sabah really grows up. I have this theory, that everyone can be pushed to a certain point, and then they either break or evolve. Sabah hits that point, and it’s really fascinating to me to see how she reacted.
Give us your favorite line from your protagonist
“I don’t care,” I say, and it’s the truth. He can hear it in my voice, and his head turns to me.
From an antagonist:
“She is the Mistress,” he says simply.
An emblematic, teaser paragraph:
It is easy, and effortless, in a way that being with Berg is not. Not anymore.
I shake my head, and feel Arjun's eyes on me, curious. I hate that it is so natural to compare the two of them. Berg is the one who held my hand in the darkness, who rescued me. But... does my loyalty to him extend even when he chooses another?
What keeps you going when your inspiration flags?
My kids. And the voices in my head.
What truly inspires you and fires up your vision?
What if? I love answering that question. Every story starts with a what if. It fascinates me to see it pan out.
Best words of advice you ever received?
Just write. Write what you don’t know. Dream big and explore the things you’re curious about.
Worst?
LOL, I don’t remember. Maybe, ‘Get a day job’. I tune out the negative. :)
Can you offer some writing advice to aspiring and new authors?
Write the story you can’t NOT write. Don’t worry about trends or any of that nonsense. Just write. And revise the hell out of it.
Which do you enjoy writing most: action, romance, setting, dialog?
Romance. Hands down. I’d put kissing in every scene if I could get away with it.
A hint of what you’re working on next?
There’s a teaser in Edge! It’s a NA paranormal, about two faery royals who aren’t supposed to fall in love.
To purchase Edge of the Falls: Amazon & B&N
Where can readers find you on the web?
I’m on Twitter @NazareaAndrews, on my blog and my website.
More about Nazarea:
Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and writes the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. Her first book, Edge of the Falls, is available March 12. Today!
Yay for Nazarea! I didn't know it was her release day! Congrats to her.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your release day, Nazarea! Edge of the Falls sounds gripping and I look forward to reading it. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this interview, again, goodluck with the books success! x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a great cover.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Nazarea! Love the cover and the book sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteThe idea of being pushed and pushed until one shows their "true colors" is a good one for fiction.
ReplyDeleteJust write. Yes. But sometimes that's the hardest advice to follow, isn't it? Lovely post today.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book. The cover is AWESOME! It drew me right in. :) The advice is perfect, too! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess