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FF: What do you think of Alex...?
Rylan: I’ve known Alex for three years, and I’ve always been
incredibly impressed by Alex’s determination and ability to fight. Alex and
Marcel’s relationship is also pretty remarkable. Sure, they’re competitive with
each other, but ultimately everyone knows that they would do anything for each other. I consider Alex one of my closest friends,
aside from my own brother.
Damian: Alex has been on my
guard for just about a year now. Alex’s abilities and dedication to my safety
are quite admirable.
FF: How do you feel in your position at the palace?
Rylan: Considering I began as an orphan in the army, I am proud
that I’ve been able to work my way up to being guard to the prince. Even if he
is spoiled, entitled, and rude.
Damian: Who wouldn’t want to be a prince? It’s a position of power.
Everyone has to bow to my whims. Why would I ever feel any discontent about
being the son of the king? Why, indeed.
FF: What do you think of your King? This war?
Rylan: I hate King Hector and what he’s done to Antion. He started
this war to avenge his wife, which I understand, but all of his actions since
then have been horrific and unconscionable. There will be no winners by the
time this war ends.
Damian: My father and I are not
close. In fact, we often avoid each other as much as possible. As a member of
the royal family, I am not really at liberty to discuss my opinions about the
war. Suffice it to say that part of why
I am not close with my father is because we don’t exactly agree on how he is
ruling Antion.
FF: What is something you like to do in your extra time?
Rylan: I don’t have any spare time. If I’m not on duty or
training, I’m probably sleeping or eating.
Damian: I enjoy riding my horse
when I have the chance.
FF: If you could change something about your life, what would it be?
Rylan: I would wish to be
guarding over someone more worthy. Someone in whom I could actually place hope
for creating a better future.
Damian: Why would I want
anything to change? Yes, my people are all suffering and my father’s war is
driving this kingdom into the ground. But I have all the parties and attention
a man could ever dream of. Isn’t that what’s truly important in life—being
entertained? Isn’t that how everyone expects
me to feel?
FF: What do you think of each other?
Rylan: I think I’ve already made my feelings about the prince
clear.
Damian: Rylan is an excellent
swordsman and an asset to my personal guard. I can tell he doesn’t like me, but
why would that bother me? A prince is expected to not care what anyone thinks
of him.
FF: You two clash rather loudly a lot, but what's something you agree on?
Damian: I think Rylan would
agree with me when I say that Alex is an invaluable member of my guard.
Rylan: Yes, I’ll definitely
agree with you about that.
FF: What is a memorable moment in your life?
Rylan: I’ll never forget the
day our village was attacked and our parents were killed in the fighting,
leaving Jude and me orphans. But I will also always remember the day Jude and I
tried out for the prince’s guard and both made it. That was one of the proudest
days of my life.
Defy Synopsis
Alexa Hollen is a fighter. Forced to disguise herself as a
boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce
sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. But when a
powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who
is virtually unbeatable, can't prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard
and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds
of the jungle and deep into enemy territory.
The longer Alex is held captive with both Rylan and the
prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping
dangerous secrets. And suddenly, after her own secret is revealed, Alex finds
herself confronted with two men vying for her heart: the safe and steady Rylan,
who has always cared for her, and the dark, intriguing Damian. With hidden foes
lurking around every corner, is Alex strong enough to save herself and the
kingdom she's sworn to protect?
Author Info
Sara loves writing, reading, and dessert--but the order
varies by the day. She wrote her first book in second grade about a woman
who had a premature baby, complete with a "to scale" drawing of the
baby's size--while her mom was pregnant. To say she was a bit precocious is
putting it lightly. Now that she’s an adult, she writes books for teens that
have magic and romance and kick-butt girls (and very few premature babies). She
lives in Utah with her husband, two young sons and baby girl. She writes during
naptime and the hours when most people are sleeping. Her husband claims
that she should have a degree in "the art of multitasking." On
occasion you will find her hiding in a bubble bath with a book and some Swedish
Fish.
Find her:
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Guest Post
nice interview! it looks like the two love interests are really different, one being a prince and other being a soldier of sorts, if I read that interview correctly. i haven't read Defy yet, but I've seen it around so I'll need to keep an eye out. Thanks for sharing! <33
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved Defy and can't wait for book two! Thank you for writing such a wonderful story, Sara!
ReplyDeleteI love the uniqueness between the both love interests! This was such a cool post, Nikki! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool concept for an interview! Love the originality. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm reading this book right now and am loving it so far! Nice interview - it's always nice hearing from a character!
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