Now available is the urban fantasy Dispelled, book one in the "A Null for Hire" series by author Terri L. Austin.
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The author has taken a few minutes out
of her busy schedule for a Q&A about her newest novel.
When did you become interested in storytelling?
Thanks so much for hosting me today. It’s great to be here!
I’ve always had characters living in my head, which probably sounds a bit unhealthy, but it was like watching a movie that only I could see.
What was your first book/story published?
Diners, Dives and Dead Ends, which is a humorous mystery. I turned it into a series. Revisiting those characters is like going home and meeting up with a group of friends.
What inspired you to write Dispelled?
I wanted to put my own stamp on a paranormal world, add some humor and romance with a mystery thrown in for good measure.
What character in Dispelled is the most/least like you, and in what ways?
The heroine, Holly James, is an outcast. She’s a null and straddles the world between magical Others and Norms. I loved her sense of humor and the fact that she’s a fighter. My least favorite character…I don’t have one, really. Even the villains are fun to write.
What is your favorite part in Dispelled?
The romance between Holly and sorcerer, Cade McAllister. He’s a surly, by-the-book investigator, and she’s a null. He can’t practice magic when he’s near her, but he can’t force himself to stay away.
What was the hardest part to write?
Blending the story with the romance was a balancing act. I didn’t want one to overshadow the other.
What would your ideal career be, if you couldn't be an author?
A librarian. Maybe a research librarian. I love to fall down rabbit holes when I’m researching a story.
Do you read reviews of your books? If so, do you pay any attention to them, or let them influence your writing?
I always say I’m not going to read them, but I often do. I try not to let them influence me too much, but those comments are always in the back of my mind.
What well-known writers do you admire most?
Kresley Cole, Joanna Wylde, Karen Marie Moning, Kelley Armstrong, and Larissa Reinhart. They pull me into a story immediately. I love that.
Do you have any other books/stories in the works?
I’m in the middle of writing a hot romance series featuring Irish expats living in Chicago, and I’m working on my next Rose Strickland mystery.
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About the Author: Terri L. Austin is a mild-mannered writer by day and a reality TV junkie by night. She lives in Missouri with her family, and loves to hear from readers.For more information about the author, please visit her website at: www.terrilaustin.com.
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