Today, I have the great pleasure of participating in Kendra's cover reveal for Water Princess, Fire Prince. I know you all are eager to see the cover, but I must needs post an interview first. Just be patient, folks. *winks*
Ready?
Ah, my dear Kendra, what originally gave you the inspiration for this story? Any specific pictures that spurred the plot onward?
The story first came to me in the shower, in the form of the random thought, "Hey, wouldn't it be cool if I were to blink and suddenly find myself under a waterfall? I could be a Waterfall Princess!"
As for visual inspiration, this book was mostly plotted by the time that I discovered Pinterest, and skimming down my Rizkaland Pinterest board, I'm not seeing anything that really influenced the plot. Well, there's this pin ...
Now, let's ask her brilliant characters (Clara and Andrew) a question. What's the most important thing you've learned on this journey? The most practical thing?
Clara: I'd say the most important thing I've learned is that I don't have to do it on my own. It's not the end of the world to have people relying on me, because I can rely on them right back, most of the time.
Andrew: I'd say the most practical thing I've learned is how to defend myself. It was rather useful, what with the war and all that.
This question is for Kendra, Clara, and Andrew: What is the best way to spend an evening after a long day of adventuring?
This question is for Kendra, Clara, and Andrew: What is the best way to spend an evening after a long day of adventuring?
Clara: Curled up with a good book.
Andrew: With a good, homecooked meal.
Me: Good book and good food.
I really like how the common thread in that last question was food and books. I approve immensely.
And now on to the cover reveal...
Ta-dah!
Ain't it purty? *grins* I won't gush.
About the book:
When the Lady Dragon does come,
Hold fast, do not fear, do not run.
Your Water Princess will fight,
Fire Prince will set all to right.
Each shall come from a Fall,
Their union will save you all.
Despite the fact that she's on track for competing in the Olympics, and he's practically raised his younger brothers since they lost their mom in a car accident, Clara Mandras and Andrew Stevenson are pretty much normal teens. They have normal hopes, normal dreams, and they live in a normal world.
All this is torn away from them when they are thrust into another world and declared Water Princess and Fire Prince. With no experience ruling a country, meeting each other for the first time, and being expected to fight the Lady Dragon – an evil sorceress plaguing the world of Rizkaland – Clara and Andrew are underprepared and inexperienced. Unless they learn to work together despite their standing opposition, Rizkaland's hope will be lost.
What is to come will change their lives forever.
Where can you go to learn more about this book? I'm so glad you asked!
Check out Kendra's blog for more information on the blog tour for Water Princess, Fire Prince. Also, be sure to browse the following links! Water Princess, Fire Prince is all over the place!
~ Available for kindle preorder: http://www.amazon.com/Water-Princess-Prince-Rizkaland-Legends-ebook/dp/B00YTQBTDI/ $2.99 the 19th and 20th ONLY (at which point I’ll put it up to its official price of 3.99)
~ Part 1’s first chapter: http://knittedbygodsplan.blogspot.com/2014/12/water-princess-chapter-1.html
About the lovely authoress:
Kendra E. Ardnek loves fairy tales and twisting them in new and exciting ways. She's been practicing her skills on her dozen plus cousins and siblings for years, "Finish your story, Kendra", is frequently heard at family gatherings. Her sole life goal has always been to grow up and be an author of fantasy and children's tales that also glorify God and his Word. You can read more about her on her blog, knittedbygodsplan.blogspot.com.
Thanks for participating in my cover reveal. And, Kiri, I admire your talent for turning three questions into five, It's spectacular.
ReplyDeleteIt was my pleasure, Kendra!! :)
DeleteAnd *cough* what do you mean five questions? *sputtering* It was only three! I mean... right? *winks*