As part of the Addicted to Heroines blog tour, Alesha Escobar
is my guest today. She's answered my questions about the way she writes her
stories.
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You're young,
compared to me, Alesha. When did you start writing, and what prompted you to
write?
I started writing at the age of seven. I began with short
stories, which I’d also illustrate with pencil and crayon, and it grew from
there. What really fascinated me about writing was the humor, wonder, and means
of expression I could make use of through stories.
You must have a rich imagination
to begin writing at such a young age. Some ideas come from day dreams. Have you
ever woken with the urge to write down what you remember of a dream?
Yes, several times! I remember reading some advice that you
should never turn a dream into a story--but I disagree. Inspiration can come
from anywhere, right? Why not our subconscious?
Tell me about your
current work, and who’s the heroine of the story.
I recently finished Circadian Circle, the final book of my
Gray Tower Trilogy. The heroine is Isabella George, a wizard and spy who’s
helping the Allies against Nazi occultists. However, she encounters enemies of
her own, and must forge her own destiny before others do it for her. Anyone who
loves a blend of history and fantasy, of magic and suspense, will love the Gray
Tower Trilogy.
I see that the first
book in the series, The Grey Tower, is offered for free on Amazon at the
moment. Readers could take advantage of that. Tell me, what makes your spy heroine
special, or interesting?
Many of my readers have said that they identified with
Isabella and understood her desire for a “normal” life. I think that’s what
makes her interesting, because she’s not jumping into the fray the hero--she
gradually becomes one by refusing to abandon who she is and what she stands
for.
Can you share with
readers what to expect when they pick up (or download) your books?
An exciting, action-packed reading experience woven in a
story of magic, espionage, humor, and with a dash of romance.
That sounds good--a
mixture of real life with a touch of the magical. If you were only allowed to
read three more books the rest of your life, which would they be, and why?
The Bible, because I would always want to seek God (and it’s
technically a collection of books, so that’s a lot of reading to occupy me).
Paradise (The Divine Comedy), by Dante Alighieri, because it is utterly
beautiful, and the final lines are magnificent. As for my third, it would have
to be something humorous--I love laughter.
You're blessed with a
sense of humor. Where can readers find you online?
My blog
http://www.aleshaescobar.com
If you had the chance
to invite anyone to lunch (living or dead) who would it be and why?
My mom. I lost her in 2011, and I’d give anything to spend
time with her again.
Sad. But loss is part
of life. Although we never forget our loved-ones, everyone should appreciate
them fully while they are still with us. But back to fiction. Who is your
literary hero(ine) and why?
Britomart, from Edmund Spenser’s “The Faerie Queene.” She’s
the sole female knight at court, and not only is she brave and virtuous, but
she’s also able to prevail against the villains where several of the other
knights fail. I truly enjoyed her as a literary character!
I see you love a
female character who steps out of the expected role. Fiction takes the reader
away from their cares. And you love to write about heroines. What would you do
if you could no longer write?
I love making things, whether it’s baking a dessert,
stringing together a necklace, or mixing my own hair conditioning concoction. I
would definitely get serious about one of these.
Thank you for taking
the time to share your thoughts, Alesha.
