Interview with Ross Hightower and Deb Heim, Authors of Oss’stera

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Oss’stera (Spirit Song: Rebels Rising Book 3)?

This is the third book in the Rebels Rising series, a prequel to the Spirit Song Saga. Ross began the prequel series to explore how the peaceful Alle’oss people learned to fight back against the colonizing Vollen Empire.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Oss’stera (Spirit Song: Rebels Rising Book 3), what would they be?

Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen – Alar is a force of nature, determined to overcome all obstacles.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Epic fantasy – which is what we write.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Just started Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse for our next Firkins and Fantasy book club.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Probably the discussion between Alar and Siofra; the conversation was laden with subtext.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

We usually leave the house to write, whether it’s a coffee shop, a library, or an empty room at the nearby campus.

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

“Ertsi kalaola.” This is an Alle’oss phrase that means “life’s colors.” Life is full of sorrow, but also love, joy, and warmth. Whatever life gives you, it’s up to you to make of it what you can.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Kindness, decency, and community can triumph over greed and oppression. At least in fantasy.

Ross Hightower and Deb Heim are the authors of the new book Oss’stera (Spirit Song: Rebels Rising Book 3)

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