I asked my fellow writer and author, Katrina Jack Land of Midnight Days, to do a guest post. This is what she had sent in at my request. You can learn more about her and her book at the end of this guest post.
As I said previously, I owe my inspiration to write to that long lost diary. It was solely due to that little green book that I embarked on expanding my writing horizons. I tried all kinds of genres, swinging wildly from one to the other, until I finally settled on speculative fiction. The result to date, my latest novel, Land of Midnight Days. It’s YA urban fantasy and aimed at an age group of 14 to 20.
Set in a city that’s become an urban jungle, it’s filled with characters that enthrall, horrify, terrify and thrill. The main character is called Jeremiah Tully, who has never been able to speak, but more than compensates for his lack of speech with his breathtaking music, played on a silver flute.
I’ve tried to make this novel a bit different from others in this genre, but judge for yourself; here’s my pitch:
In a city at war with itself, Jeremiah Tully already knows how to survive, now he must learn how to live. Mute from birth, of mixed race heritage and his only possession a charmed flute, Jeremiah tries to discover where his remarkable talent as a musician will take him.
Is he the catalyst that will free the metropolis of its demons? Can he rid the streets of the Gangers and Wannabees who terrorize and dominate? The path to freedom is long, dark and twisted.
You can visit at her website: kateannejack.wordpress.com
Great post, Kate. I'm glad you settled on speculative fiction. Your book is urban fantasy at its very best and I can't wait to own a copy. Good luck and congratulations to you.
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