Science Fiction/Dystopian Fiction/Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Date Published: 9/5/19
Publisher: Chandra Press
For fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Gender Game comes a captivating new story like no other.
The Pestilence sweeps the globe with terrifying speed. A group of survivors finds an island sanctuary.
Three generations later, no one has heard from the outside world in years. The old radio only crackles with static. The Pestilence either finished its job or the world tore itself apart.
In the Village of Lehom, Leilani has been called to court as a Virtue by the King. Going to court means losing her independence and self-respect. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have a choice.
Leilani decides to take a stand; the King be damned. She plans a daring escape and sets in motion a series of events that will shake the foundation of her village and the island to its core.
Interview with Anya Pavelle
As a writer, what would you
choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
If we’re talking real animals, my spirit animal is
a dolphin. Just like Leilani, I love the water and find solace in it. However, in terms of a fantastical avatar,
I’m going with a fairy or a mermaid.
How many hours a day do you
put into your writing?
About two hours on the weekdays and three to four on the
weekends.
Do you read your book reviews?
I skim them because I’m a brand new author, but I also try
to keep some distance between the reviews and my feelings. People are entitled
to their opinions, and I’m cool with that.
Do you leave hidden messages
in your books that only a few people will find?
There are a
couple of hidden messages in The Moon Hunters. I’m not giving you any hints,
though!
Can you tell us a little bit about
the characters in The Moon Hunters?
Sure thing. I’ll start with the protagonist, Leilani. She was born to an aristocratic household
in a village that worships a misogynistic volcano deity, Lehom. Despite her
privilege, Leilani has always been skeptical about her home village’s beliefs.
Women are oppressed in the Village of Lehom, and Leilani doesn’t like that one
bit. She’s not brave enough to act on her rebellious impulses until she has to,
though.
I’ll also tell you about the antagonist, King Marit Simi. Like Leilani,
he was born privileged, but he also obtains his power through nefarious means.
The King sees himself as infallible and has a divinity complex, which is a
recipe for disaster. I modeled this character after a corrupt religious figure
I knew growing up.
Can you tell us a little bit about
your next books or what you have planned for the future?
I’m currently writing the sequel to The Moon Hunters. The sequel takes place a few months after
the events in The Moon Hunters, and it starts off in Iceland. The majority of
the action takes place back on Ani Island, though.
I also have a historical fantasy novel that’s complete. This book takes
place in 1860 New Orleans with flashbacks to the early 1840s. The main
character, Selene, communicates with her dead father through her tarot cards in
order to bring justice against the person responsible for his death.
Do you allow yourself a certain
number of hours to write or do you write as long as the words come?
When the words come, I keep writing if I have the time. If the words
are being stubborn, I edit and revise earlier chapters. I edit as I write, so
that strategy keeps me productive.
Do you have a certain number of
words or pages you write per day?
I aim for 1,000 words per day of new content. If editing, I try to edit
3,000 words at least.
What inspires you to write?
Perhaps I’m weird, but I love imagining dystopian societies. I also find my mind wandering in the past,
probably because I’m an art historian. I find inspiration from nature, too.
Would you rather
Read fiction or non-fiction?
Fiction.
Read series or stand-alone?
Either or. If the
first book in a series moves me, I’ll continue. Some books work best as
stand-alones, though, so I appreciate them for that.
Read Science fiction or horror?
Science fiction.
Read Stephen King or Dean Koontz
Stephen King.
Read the book or watch the movie?
I read the book and
then watch the movie. My husband falls asleep when he reads, so we experience content together through TV
and movies. It works for us.
Read an ebook or paperback?
I love the feel and
smell of paperbacks, so I purchase select ones. I mostly read ebooks, though,
because I’ve Marie Kondo’ed my house and want to be environmentally friendly.
Be trapped alone for one month in a library with no computer
or a room with a computer and Wi-Fi only?
Computer and Wi-Fi.
I’d want the ability to connect with
others, and library books won’t quite do that.
Do a cross-country book store tour or blog tour online?
If I could bring my
husband and dog with me, I’d travel cross-country. I love traveling and meeting new people.
About the Author
Anya Pavelle was born in Massachusetts but eventually settled in Florida, where she currently lives with her husband and dog. She’s a trained art historian who sees the quiet beauty in nature, art, and literature. Anya has been imagining new worlds since she was six years old and like many morbidly curious people, she’s obsessed with dystopian literature. The Moon Hunters is her first foray into science fiction. She’s currently working on the sequel and also plans on writing a prequel. In addition to writing, Anya loves traveling the world, SCUBA diving, relaxing with her friends and family, and finally, curling up with a new book and a glass of wine on a moon-lit humid night.
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