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Author Profile: Monica Millard

Author Name: Monica Millard Website: http://www.analaskangirl.blogspot.com/ Bio: Monica was born and raised in Alaska. She doesn’t own a dog sled team, but has worked in…

March 11, 2013

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Children of the Gods by Monica Millard

The YA/paranormal books have really been catching my eye lately, and I was so happy to host Monica Millard at CLP Blog Tours for her novel Children of the Gods. I thought this read was super unique – which might sound strange since I think that paranormal books are all pretty unique, but this one had a little something extra that kept me enticed. The book is actually classified as sci-fi, which I really enjoyed. I know sci-fi can get be confusing to some, and I will say that it took me a while to really understand what was happening. I think that maybe a more detailed synopsis could help readers when they start this book. The Halorans are an alien race that came to Earth posing as Gods, and they snatch the citizens to have them be host bodies. The story focuses around Reka, a seventeen year old who is chosen as a host, and the romance between her Jaxson. Once I got over the initial questions and trying to figure out the relationships, I was really into the book. I would definitely recommend Children of the Gods to those who enjoy sci-fi elements in their reading.
[Rating: 4]

April 9, 2012

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Interview with Monica Millard

When did you know writing was for you?
I’ve always loved writing, but mostly used my stories and poetry as personal expression to help work through what was going on in my life and held them to be private. It wasn’t until a few years ago when I made a goal to work on my follow through that I was going to put my focus to writing and actually completing a novel. It was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had and I’ve been hooked ever since.

How would you describe your books?
Eek! That is such an open ended question. I’m hoping they’re a little escape, each of them into a world that holds its own magic and beauty, in both setting and characters. That’s what I think of the books I love. So I hope mine are the same. Everything I write has an element of the fantastic, whether that’s sci-fi, fantasy or paranormal because those are the worlds I love to spend the most time in.

What is the hardest part of the writing process for you?
Editing, hands down. It’s my least favorite part. Writing is creating, learning, and discovering. Editing feels more like work.
What are your favorite genres to read?
Sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal. But really anything that is showing me things I haven’t seen before.
What do you want readers to take away from your story?

I think the overreaching arc for this story is how perception makes the world you live in and how a change of it can change your world entirely.
How important do you think social media is for authors these days?

I think most authors wouldn’t be able to reach 90% of their readers without it and may never have gotten the courage to write or reach for publication without the resources social media provides. I think it’s essential.

What would be your advice to aspiring writers?

Find a good critique group or beta readers who will give honest feedback. Take it to heart and figure out how to improve your writing based on their responses. And get a Twitter account. It’s the greatest tool out there to help you connect with other writers.

March 22, 2012

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