- On June 29th I took part in a Twitter Chat with the authors from C1 Books. It was such a fun experience, but quite difficult for someone as wordy as I am:) I wasn't a big Tweeter before the even and wasn't sure what to expect. It was fast paced and a ton of fun to answer questions about my writing, my life, and my Secrets of Shadow Hill series. I am gnawing a the bit to get book 2, The Prophecy out to you all this fall and this was a great way to get my readers back into the story of Shadow Hill.
Starting August 1st, I will be posting some of my favorite exerts from The Prophecy to get all of you as excited for its release as I am. Patrick lovers, this one is for you!
Take a peek at the transcript from my Twitter chat, and be sure to follow me at @spcervantes to get up to date tweets about the books I am writing as well as info about my fellow authors.
Cheers!
Welcome S.P Cervantes author of Secrets of Shadow Hill
Always and Forever #c1books
decided to write my own fantasy with twins#c1books
@C1Books @Spcervantes Your
favorite monster/villain. #c1books
@spcervantes
My favorite villain probably Valentine from the Mortal Instruments series. #c1books
@AshleyNChappell spcervantes How does your own experience as a twin affect your characters Ava and Hannah? #c1books
@AshleyNChappell a lot!I tried to make them much different than my sister and I, but played on the powerful connections twins have #c1books
@larabookvampire spcervantes Did you always want to write? #c1books
@larabookvampire I have always loved to write, but had only done it on a personal level until Always and Forever #c1books
@rondapaige @spcervantes So if you're stranded on an island, what would you have with you, no restrictions #c1books
@rondapaige I would take The Lord of the Rings, my family, seeds for food, and chocolate #c1books
@C1Books @spcervantes When did you first, without hesitation, call yourself a writer? #c1books
@C1Books
Once my book was picked up to be published. It was the ultimate validation #c1books
@larabookvampire @spcervantes That's cool your a twin, did you conciously decide to write about twins because you are one yourself? #c1books
@larabookvampire was more inspired by being pregnant with m own twins. My twin sister also has twins...we multiply in my family!
@C1Books @spcervantes When naming your characters, do you give any thought to the actual meaning? #c1books
@C1Books Some of the names I used were family names. Dalton is my grandparents last name
and they were very important people to me #c1books
@spcervantes As a 3rd
grade teacher, have you considered writing children's or middle grade books as well as YA? #c1books
@AshleyNChappell I have been thinking of a parallel series for grade school children. I think my
students will kill me if I don't #c1books
@larabookvampire @spcervantes Who was the most influence on you, in your past, for writing; a teacher, parent, or a sibling? #c1books
@larabookvampire My students and children honestly inspired me daily! They are so creative and not
afraid to take risks #c1books
@larabookvampire In the past, my sister influenced me a lot. She was always an avid reader and writer.
#c1books
@RebekahMcClew @spcervantes Scariest thing you have ever read/written #c1books
@RebekahMcClew The scariest thing I have ever read was Gone Girl...That was one crazy novel.
don't know how she thought of that #c1books
@RebekahMcClew I remember reading that, absolutely amazed! #c1books
@SkittyPandora @spcervantes Is there a key person or group that has inspired you in the process in writing? #c1Books
@SkittyPandora I love to listen to music when I write. The Killers, Coldplay, Civil Wars help the
words pour out! #c1books
@SkittyPandora @spcervantes Love listening to them too ^^ #c1books
@C1Books @spcervantes Reveal your secret “author” crush. #c1books
@C1Books That's hard. Veronica Roth and Cassandra Clare are great! I can't forget about @AshleyChappell! #c1books
@RebekahMcClew That would be a hard one to answer since there are many, I'm addicted to all the books at Center One! #c1books
@AshleyNChappell @spcervantes Why Susan! You flirt ;-) #c1books
@rondapaige @spcervantes So do you have a secret character crush #c1books
@rondapaige Will, from Infernal Devices. Loved him! #c1books
@C1Books @spcervantes Imagine your characters are on survivor. Who will they vote out of the book? #c1books
@C1Books They would probably vote out Aidan first because he is strong and athletic. They always
vote out the strong first! #c1books
@MasonLinden @Spcervantes Who is your target reader or do you prefer a wider audience? #c1books
@MasonLinden I think my books reach a broad audience. I would say 12 and up:) #c1books
@Lisa_Cray @spcervantes What was the hardest part to write in the book in Always and Forever #c1books
@Lisa_Cray the relationship between Patrick and Ava. There so much more to their story, and I
didn't want him to sound weak #c1books
@AshleyNChappell @spcervantes The feeling's mutual! You've left us waiting too long to see what happens next with Ava and Dalton :-) #c1books
@RebekahMcClew I agree #c1books
@C1Books @spcervantes Which of your characters is your favorite and why #c1books
@C1Books That's like asking me my favorite child:) Probably Dalton. I tried to make him level
headed and smart. #c1books
@RebekahMcClew I love your answer for that! #c1books
@AshleyNChappell @spcervantes You did just that with Dalton! I think I had a crush on him, too :-) #c1books
@RebekahMcClew My favorite from your book has to be Patrick #c1books
@RebekahMcClew He is my sister's too. I wrote The Prophecy because she wanted more Patrick! #c1books
@larabookvampire @spcervantes, I read your book also and fell in love with it! Both Patrick and Dalton were amazing #c1books
@larabookvampire Glad you loved them as much as I do. I would not want to be Ava. I cold never
choose! #c1books
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