Awakening
Author: Shannon Duffy
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Synopsis: Desiree Six (because she was born on a Friday) believes in everything the Protectorate stands for. She likes the safety and security of having her entire life planned out—her career, her mate, even the date of her death. She doesn't even think to question when Darian, her childhood friend and neighbor, is convicted of murdering his parents. They had seemed like such a loving family. But if he was convicted, then he must have done it.
Then Darian shows up in her room late one night. He has escaped from the Terrorscape—a nightmare machine used to punish all Noncompliants—and needs Desiree's help. What he tells her rocks her world to its core and makes her doubt everything she's ever been told. With this new information, will Desiree and Darian be able to escape the Protectorate before it's too late?
INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR SHANNON DUFFY
What inspired you to write your first book?
Definitely my son Gabriel. I
wanted to write a story for him that he would love and one where he got to be
the hero of the story.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I’m sort of between a planner and
a pantser. I like to do a rough outline and then think it through in my head
like a movie, jotting notes as I go. And then when I’m in the writing process I
need quiet. Oh, and lots of coffee.
Do you recall how your interest in writing
originated?
Yes, it was my high school
English teacher Mr. Rowsell. He definitely had a huge impact on me. I really
took an interest in creative writing and wanted to impress him. When he read
some of my things aloud in class, I was hooked. He was an amazing teacher and
influence on me.
Do you have any advice for other writers?
Read a lot, make other writer
friends who you can exchange your work with, and don’t give up if it’s
something you really love.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say
to your readers?
Thank you sooo much for reading
my story and I really hope you enjoyed it! Readers are the best kinds of
people, aren’t they?
What genre do you consider your book(s)?
Sci-fi and dystopian mix I would
say.
While you were writing, did you ever feel as if you
were one of the characters?
I always try to put myself
straight into the character’s heads. I need to feel what they’re feeling to try
to make my words feel authentic.
About the Author
Author of MG and YA books full of
adventure. I grew up on the east coast of Canada in the province of
Newfoundland and now live in Ontario. I love writing, reading, fashion,
fitness, and traveling.
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