by Jen
If you haven’t read Ciara Knight’s books, you don’t know what you’re missing out on! This talented writer builds amazing worlds for her characters that leave you wanting more. I sat down with her recently to talk about her books, her process and what inspires her.
J: The books I’m most familiar with are the Neumarian Chronicles, your steampunk YA series. What inspired you to write YA novels, and why steampunk in particular?
J: The books I’m most familiar with are the Neumarian Chronicles, your steampunk YA series. What inspired you to write YA novels, and why steampunk in particular?
CK: I love the freedom. There are no real boundaries for my imagination. I’m a FAR right brainer, so my gifts lie on the story part of my writing. I'll admit, I didn't set out to write any steampunk, even though I'm a fan, it just sort of happened. When I started writing Escapement, book I of The Neumarian Chronicles, the story took over. It ended up with elements of cyberpunk, biopunk, steampunk, diesel punk and more.
As for YA, I love the edgy, dark side yet the innocence of a first romance. It's so powerful.
J: I know you’ve written more than just the Neumarian Chronicles – how many books have you published?
CK: By February 14th, I’ll have twelve full-length novels published.
CK: By February 14th, I’ll have twelve full-length novels published.
J: Can you give us a brief synopsis of your most recent series?
CK: The most recent series is a sweet romance line, Sweetwater County. Although, it is my number one selling series, I think I'll discuss my upcoming release, The Shrouded Kingdoms. There are seven books planned for this series. The first three are up for pre-order on Amazon. Book I, The Curse of Gremdon, was originally published through a small press, but due to reader demand, I'm re-releasing it and adding to the series.
CK: The most recent series is a sweet romance line, Sweetwater County. Although, it is my number one selling series, I think I'll discuss my upcoming release, The Shrouded Kingdoms. There are seven books planned for this series. The first three are up for pre-order on Amazon. Book I, The Curse of Gremdon, was originally published through a small press, but due to reader demand, I'm re-releasing it and adding to the series.
Book I, The Curse of Gremdon: In a world where marriage is forbidden, sex is only granted to male warriors, and the outer realm is full of murderous creatures, Arianna fights to protect the life of her only living relative, her brother.
Tardon, an elite warrior, is granted anything he desires by the Elders, but finds little joy in the voluptuous women presented to him. Born for the bloodlust found only in battle, complicated emotions emerge when he discovers his equal in the alluring warrior, Arianna.
Tardon, an elite warrior, is granted anything he desires by the Elders, but finds little joy in the voluptuous women presented to him. Born for the bloodlust found only in battle, complicated emotions emerge when he discovers his equal in the alluring warrior, Arianna.
Charged by the Elders with saving the castle from attack, Tardon and Arianna risk the curse when they traverse the vast outer realm to retrieve serum from the Tree of Life. If successful, the Elders have promised Tardon the right to marry and Arianna the cure for her brother's death fever. Will their love carry them through or will the discovery of a great deception be their ultimate demise?
Book II, The Secrets of Dargon, is scheduled to be released in September 2015, and Book III, will be titled The Runes of Brannon.
Book II, The Secrets of Dargon, is scheduled to be released in September 2015, and Book III, will be titled The Runes of Brannon.
J: I know you do a lot of work promoting your books. How many different cons or other events do you attend each year?
CK: It varies from year to year. In 2015, I'll be attending AnachroCon, Authors After Dark, Romantic Times, Dragon Con and UtopYA. I'll be a featured author and/or guest at each of these event. I love doing these events because I'm able to meet readers and chat about my favorite subject, books!
J: Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
CK: I’m a geek at heart. I grew up watching Star Trek in the afternoons, standing in lines for Star Wars, and never missed an episode of Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers, or any other sci-fi show available. I'm most at home when I'm cosplaying at Dragon Con. I hope some of you will stop by one of my panels this year to say hi!
Check out Ciara Knight on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Amazon.
CK: It varies from year to year. In 2015, I'll be attending AnachroCon, Authors After Dark, Romantic Times, Dragon Con and UtopYA. I'll be a featured author and/or guest at each of these event. I love doing these events because I'm able to meet readers and chat about my favorite subject, books!
J: Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
CK: I’m a geek at heart. I grew up watching Star Trek in the afternoons, standing in lines for Star Wars, and never missed an episode of Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers, or any other sci-fi show available. I'm most at home when I'm cosplaying at Dragon Con. I hope some of you will stop by one of my panels this year to say hi!
Check out Ciara Knight on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Amazon.
