Kindred
(The Akasha Series #2)
by Indie Gantz
Genre: YA Scifi Fantasy
Release Date: February 2019
Summary:
In Kindred we find the Damuzi twins settling into their new home with Kori Lark’s family. Desperate to keep the dangerous truth of their identity a secret, Charlie and Tirigan educate themselves on everything that was kept from them, while delving deeper into their mother’s past.
In the future, Tirigan is dealing with the complicated emotions that overwhelm him after the events of Passage. In an attempt to control the situation, Tirigan turns inward and cuts himself off from those who need him most.
By the time Charlie and Tirigan’s timeline’s merge, a burning mystery is solved, and more than one relationship begins to unravel.
Friendship. Trust. Dependency. Lies.
The Damuzi twin’s story continues.
by Indie Gantz
Genre: YA Scifi Fantasy
Release Date: February 2019
Summary:
In Kindred we find the Damuzi twins settling into their new home with Kori Lark’s family. Desperate to keep the dangerous truth of their identity a secret, Charlie and Tirigan educate themselves on everything that was kept from them, while delving deeper into their mother’s past.
In the future, Tirigan is dealing with the complicated emotions that overwhelm him after the events of Passage. In an attempt to control the situation, Tirigan turns inward and cuts himself off from those who need him most.
By the time Charlie and Tirigan’s timeline’s merge, a burning mystery is solved, and more than one relationship begins to unravel.
Friendship. Trust. Dependency. Lies.
The Damuzi twin’s story continues.
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Series #1) on Goodreads
Interview with Author Indie Gantz
As a writer, what would you choose as your
mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
The
Crow. The crow is a spirit animal associated with life mysteries and magic.
It’s also associated with the archetype of the trickster; be aware of deceiving
appearances.
How many hours a day do you put into your
writing?
I
don’t always have the opportunity to write everyday. So I’d say I put about ten
to twenty hours a week, depending on which phase of writing I’m in.
Do you read your book reviews? If yes, do they
affect what you write in the future?
Absolutely.
Book reviews are the best way to get a book some visibility. I greatly
appreciate all the reviews I get, even if they aren’t 100% favorable. So far, I
haven’t received a review that’s affected what I write. I imagine it’s
possible, depending on what the review contained.
Do you leave hidden messages in your books
that only a few people will find?
You
mean would I purposely foreshadow major plotlines, allude to upcoming
mysteries, or reference fun pieces of pop culture just to amuse myself and
reward a well-read audience member?
Never.
Can you tell us a little bit about the
characters in The Akasha Series?
The
main protagonists of Passage and Kindred (Books I & II of The Akasha
Series) are twins, Charlie and Tirigan
Damuzi, a sister and brother who discover they’ve been lied to their entire
lives. They must travel to a world they never knew existed to help reunite
their suddenly fractured family. Along their travels, they meet another family
that helps them acclimate to the new world. Members of this family include
three teenagers around the same age as Charlie and Tirigan (Avias, Oleander,
& Bo), two young children (Robin & Cyra), and two parents (Kori &
Vi). They’re a blended family, with many secrets spread among them.
You
can find out more about the characters of the first two books in the Akasha
Series by visiting my website. I’ve put together a nice character breakdown,
including pictures!
Can you tell us a little bit about your next
books or what you have planned for the future?
The
first Akasha Series Character Profile will be coming out this fall. These
companion pieces will be about the length of a short novella. The first one
concentrates on a character that doesn’t get much attention in the first two
books: Finn, the affable train station employee. These character profiles are
meant to challenge readers perceptions as well as enrich the world Charlie and
Tirigan live in. The companion pieces will not progress Charlie and Tirigan’s
storyline. Look for Captive: An Akasha Series Character Profile Fall 2019.
Outside
of my book series, I am currently working on a piece of Literary Fiction. I haven’t
decided on a title yet. Here is a short description:
When Scott Richardson loses the
love of his life, the darkness that receded upon meeting her starts to creep
back in. In an attempt to stave off becoming the worst version of himself
again, Scott moves to Lewes, Delaware, a sleepy beach town where his parents
once owned a house on the beach.
It’s in this small town that
Scott meets Xavier, a reclusive anomaly who gives Scott a reason to keep
fighting.
Do you allow yourself a certain number of hours
to write or do you write as long as the words come?
The
words aren’t always there when you want them, so sometimes you just have to
force yourself to work. If I’m blocked, I do creative writing exercises related
to my characters, work on promoting my series, or edit whatever is currently in
the “edit” pile.
Do you have a certain number of words or pages
you write per day?
No.
I also manage a busy household with two small children. It’s very difficult to
stick to daily word or page counts. Instead, I try to get chunks of dialogue or
whole scenes finished in every sitting.
What inspires you to write?
People.
I’m an introvert, so the people I know the most are fictional, but they still
count...right? I’m deeply inspired by the literary characters that have come
before the ones I’ve created. People and their stories, the dark, the intimate,
the silly, and the profound, that’s what keeps me coming back to my keyboard
everyday.
Would you rather
Read fiction or non-fiction?
Both! I rotate between
fiction and non-fiction. So, right now I’m reading Michelle Obama’s
autobiography. I’m following that up with the classic: The Alchemist. After
that I’ll choose something off the best sellers list, and then begin the
rotation again!
Read series or stand-alone?
I love series because
they offer the chance to really get to know characters. When you spend so much
time with them, they come alive. I read plenty of stand-alone books too,
though!
Read Science fiction or horror?
I’d chose horror over
sci-fi...But I’m a bit put out over having to choose!
Read Stephen King or Dean Koontz
Stephen King.
Read the book or watch the movie?
Depends. The books are
always better, so sometimes I’ll purposely watch the movie first, because then
it’s like a media glow up. But if I know the plot has a twist or there is some
sort of spoilery content that would be better suited via book, then I’ll read
the book first.
Read an ebook or paperback?
Paperback. Sometimes this
isn’t possible, and it makes sense when I travel to only bring my e-reading
device, but nothing compares to holding a real book in your hands.
Be trapped alone for one month in a library
with no computer or a room with a computer and Wi-Fi only?
Library all the way. The
internet has revolutionized just about everything, and I don’t fault anyone for
who would choose that option, but I am pretty old school. I’d do just fine,
probably even better, without the burden of social media!
Do a cross-country book store tour or blog
tour online?
I love to travel, so a
cross-country book tour would be lovely. However, the people aspect would be
very hard for an introvert such as myself! I think blog tours online are great
for people who thrive out of the limelight.
About the Author
Indie
Gantz grew up in Northern Virginia and received her Psychology degree at George
Mason University. Despite her passion and curiosity for the human mind, Indie
left her chosen field of study to finally give voice to the many imagined minds
she has created.
Indie lives with her
family in North Carolina. She spends her days drinking tea and clacking keys.
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