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What can you tell us about your new release, Druid Mystic?

Druid Mystic is the tenth book in my male protagonist-focused urban fantasy series, and it was a heck of a lot of fun to write. Colin is finally coming into his own as a druid, and he’s also facing some personal challenges that are forcing him to step up his game. This afforded me the opportunity to play with some new settings and deadlier antagonists. I believe readers will be quite entertained by the developments in this latest entry in the series.

What’s the last book you read?

Moon Called by Patricia Briggs. I usually re-read her Mercy Thompson series every few years.

If The Colin McCool series was turned into a movie, who would you pick to play Colin?

That’s a tough one. Austin Butler from The Shannara Chronicles looks a lot like Colin, and with a strawberry blonde dye job I think he’d make an excellent druid justiciar. Chord Overstreet would also be an excellent choice, as he and Austin Butler could be brothers. However, if I had my choice I’d pick Liam Hemsworth. He has the youthful good looks and trustworthy face necessary for the role.

You’re hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

J.R.R. Tolkien, Neil Gaiman, and Stephen King. The ensuing conversation would likely be a virtual goldmine of creative reflection and a master-class in fantasy worldbuilding.

What makes your world go round? Why does it bring you joy?

Creativity. It took me a long time to discover that I’m happiest when I am creating something I can share with others. Of course, writing fiction allows me to scratch that itch on a daily basis. It may sound cliché, but when a reader contacts me to let me know how much they’ve enjoyed one of my novels, it really makes my day. Authors need to hear positive feedback from readers, because it’s the stuff that keeps us going when the words refuse to cooperate. If you love an author’s work, reach out to let them know… and then go leave a positive review for their books on Amazon or Goodreads.

What scene in Druid Mystic was your favorite to write?

Probably the scene where Colin’s mentor shows just how powerful he is compared to his pupil. To this point I hadn’t yet shown the extent of Finnegas’ magical abilities in one of the Junkyard Druid novels. So, it was a real treat to demonstrate that power disparity in the context of a battle that is very one-sided and a turning point in the story.

M.D. Massey is the author of the new book Druid Mystic. 

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What can you tell us about your new release, Fae Captive?

Fae Captive is the second book in my Tangled Fae series. It's the story of a mortal hunter whose village faces an insurgence of evil fae. Allie (our hunter) must defend her village however she can - even when she is snatched into the world of the fae and there terrible bargains and rich deceits.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I have always adored reading but when I was young it was hard to find many fantasy books in the libraries and book stores near me. When I had read them all, longing for more, I began to write the books I wished I could read.

What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?

Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett, The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen, Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

I'd bring Danielle L. Jensen on to ask her how she builds such intricate political situations in all her books.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

I derive an enormous amount of enjoyment from seeing a vision realized. Before my books are written they are just daydreams in my mind. Bringing them to life is very addicting. When fans write to me and tell me what they liked in the books, it feels like we are sharing a secret.

What is a typical day like for you?

I'm the mom of small children. I get them to school and do some basic housekeeping and then I sit down and write. I need to reach certain daily goals for writing and editing to meet my deadlines. When I've reached that goal I usually move on to emails, accounting, advertising and all the other work that authors do.

What scene in Fae Captive was your favorite to write?

There is a scene when a particularly compelling trick is played on Allie by the fae who holds her captive - Scouvrel. The nature of the trick is not revealed until the final pages of the book. Setting that up so that the actions and wording is obscure to readers the first time they read it but obvious the next time was both tricky and a lot of fun. It's also a fairly romantic scene - in hindsight - and I love those.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Coram Deo

 Sarah K. L. Wilson is the author of the new book Fae Captive.

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