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Alexia Purdy...
Hi Alexia, so nice to have you here today. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am a mother of 4, been
writing since I can remember. I am a reading fanatic, love chocolate and music.
I write YA urban fantasy and I am the author of Ever Shade and Ever Fire (A
Dark Faerie Tale series), a dark take on Faeries.
What did you want to be when you were growing up
or did you always want to be a writer?
I always wanted to be a
writer and a nurse. I am an RN and now a published author so I am happy to say
finally that I have done both.
When did you first start writing?
I started writing some
in the first grade, little short stories. I have to say that I really got into
it when I was in high school and continued on from there. I have really
immersed myself into writing these past two years when I decided one day it was
time to make dream #1 happen, become a published author.
What is a typical writing day like for you?
Wake up at the butt crack
of dawn because my little kids are slammin their doors, open computer, walk
away to make breakfast for everyone, facebook and promo time, walk away to make
lunch, more promo, attempt to open Word to type a few words after I put the
younger two little monsters to bed, Attempt again to write, get distracted by
emails, attempt again, maybe write some. Then I am bogged down with the kids,
chores and stuff like paying bills and errands. At night I read a little, then
put the kids to bed then write for a few hours. It is so broken up nowadays, I
am surprised I can finish anything.
Do you have an specific routine you follow or
specific items you need with you when you write?
I like to sit on my
couch with my lapdesk and laptop, music blasting with my earphones, a coke in
hand and a bottle of water and just type. That is the routine. I through in
some nerds to munch on if I feel really spontaneous. LOL.
What is your favorite part of writing? Is there anything you don’t like about being
a writer?
My favorite part is
seeing the finished product. It always is amazing. My least favorite is sitting
down typing. I have no patience for this. I hate it like scrubbing floors.
What is your favorite length of book to
write? (Short story, novella, full
length novel) Why?
I write full novels so I
think that is my favorite so far. I am actually starting to dwell with short
stories so I will see how that goes.
How does your family feel about your writing and
you being an author?
My family supports me
though they have not read my books at all. I’m an anomaly being one of the only
readers in my family.
Is there a to-be-read waiting on your bedside
table?
Well not just there but
in my kindle, on my dining room table, hanging off the bookshelves. Yep, I’m a
book hoarder. I do read them though! I have enough to last a lifetime.
For fun, I have a few personal questions,
Favorite 5
1) Favorite
Holiday - Halloween
2) Favorite
Drink - Coke
3) Favorite
Author - Cassandra Clare
4) Favorite
Book - Gone with the Wind
5) Favorite
Animal - Birds
And for a bonus:
What is a typical mood for you?
And is your mood different when you’re writing?
I am pretty easy going.
I hate to be interrupted but It happens a lot. My mood when writing is usually
melancholy to anxious. It depends on what I am writing.
Where can our readers find you??
Twitter - @AlexiaPurdy
Is there an upcoming or current release you would
like to share with us today and where can we find it?
I just released Ever
Fire (A Dark Faerie Tale #2) July 9th! I’m so
excited because
Shade’s journey really intensifies in this one. All of who she is, can do and
the depth of the people around her gets really put out there.
Publisher: Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing
Ever Fire Blurb:
The Serenity of the Land of Faerie is
threatened as the Unseelie Queen Aveta rages war against the three remaining
Seelie Realms of Faerie. As Shade's powers grow, she finds she is running out
of time to keep the war from spilling into the human world. Winter is growing
in strength as the evil Queen's horrifying legions scar the land in their
frigid wake. No one is safe. Shade becomes enemy number one for the Unseelie
legions. Questioning her true role of power, Shade discovers the cost of
winning may come at a much higher price than she ever imagined.
Excerpt from Ever Fire:
Vange stopped abruptly, watching her witch light suddenly
bounce off an invisible wall. Tilting her head, she scanned the dirt until she
spotted what she was looking for. Crouching down she lit the ground around her
with the witch light and frowned, noting the specks of still drying blood and
salt trail. Standing again she reached out to touch the invisible shield before
her.
Damn! Jade already knows.
The shield rippled under her hand and sent a vibration of
pain up her arm. Pulling her hand away, she winced from the slight shock. Vange
had no choice now but to call her sister out of the house and speak with her.
The protection shield was strong. Even she could not penetrate it. She
concentrated on the shield, feeling not one, but three powerful essences
embracing the spell. If Jade had found two other Witches to perform the spell
with her, they were now as safe as anyone could ever be in their own home from
Faeries, lest hiding in an oubliette. No one could enter without their
permission. No one and nothing could penetrate its magic.
One last thing before we say goodbye today. Do you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share? I like to cook and am always looking for new
recipes to try and share but it's totally up to you.
I hate to cook! But I do
what I must. I love easy recipes that taste sooo good. My favorite thing to
make is Taco Soup.
1 packet Taco seasoning
mix
1 lb ground beef
1 can stewed tomatoes1 can black beans
1 can yellow corn
3 cups water
Brown the beef on a
skillet and drain. Add tomatoes, corn, black beans, taco seasoning and ground
beef together in a pot with the water. Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes let
simmer. Turn off stove, let cool just a bit, serve in bowl and enjoy with some
corn chips or toss some frito chips into the bowl and enjoy <3
That does sound like a really good and easy recipe. Thanks so much for being a good sport even though you hate to cook. We just love to try new things and again, thanks so much for being with us today. It was a please learning more about you and best of luck with your newest release.
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Until next time, happy reading !!
Krista
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