I want to thank and welcome very good
friend and fantastic MG/YA author, Lisa Orchard for sharing her personal
experiences on writing a book series and showcasing her young adult
contemporary series the Starlight
Chronicles with us on my blog today. On a side note, Lisa is one tough cookie
for not only recently battling breast cancer and going through chemotherapy,
but continuing to follow her heart and do what she loves: write wonderful
books. So without further ado, let’s get this interview rolling…
From my own teenage desires to be a singer in a
band.J
Say
what? You wanted to rock out in a band? You’re braver than me! So, how many
books are you planning to write in this young adult contemporary fiction
series?
Four.
That’s
a good foundation for a series, Lisa. What sets the Starlight Chronicles series apart from other series in the same
genre?
It deals with some teen issues as well as being
entertaining to the young adult reader.
How
long did it take for you to start and finish each book from the Starlight Chronicles series?
Well the first three books were written as one book,
so it took me about six to nine months to write the one book. I’ve started book
four, but because of my chemo journey I’ve had to put that one on hold.
I loved the Nancy Drew series growing up! A more
recent series that I enjoyed was the Hunger Games Series.
Wonderful
choices! Do you have any advice for other writers striving to write a series?
Keep writing and keep your characters consistent so
that they’re recognizable in each story.
Sage
advice, my friend. What’s next for Lisa Orchard the author?
To be honest, I’m not really sure. I’m still
recovering from chemo. I’d like to finish book four of the Starlight series
fairly quickly and I have a couple of new ideas for a stand-alone book that
I’ve been tossing around.
Okay,
here’s one for me, since I’m writing a time travel series—IF you could time
travel into Earth’s past, WHO would you love to meet, and WHY?
The younger Harper Lee so we wouldn’t have to wait
so long for her second book! I’d tell her where it is!
Blurb
for “Gideon Lee”
Lark Singer’s relationship with her
mother is prickly to say the least. As she enters a musical competition that
could launch her career, Lark also searches for answers her mother would rather
keep hidden. Throw into the mix the fact her best friend Bean has been acting
strangely, and Lark finds herself launched into uncharted territory. Will her
quest for answers sabotage her musical aspirations?
Blurb
for "Lark Singer"
Lark Singer is seventeen years old and
already on the way to a brilliant music career. As she and her band, Starlight,
gear-up for an upcoming, life-changing band competition, though, life seems to
be throwing her a few curve balls. The mysteries of her past seem to be
unraveling, and she’s no longer certain she wants to know those answers, or how
knowing about her past will affect her difficult relationship with her mother.
And when her best friend, Bean, changes things between them, all her plans for
a musical future are placed in jeopardy. How can she balance her unraveling
personal life to keep her musical goals on track?
Blurb
for "Starlight"
Everything is on track for
Seventeen-year-old Lark Singer and her band Starlight. They have a great shot
at winning the competition that can launch their musical career. But when Lark
discovers they will be competing against her old nemesis Duane McIntyre things
really heat up. How far will Lark go to win, and what will it cost her in the
end?
Lisa
Orchard
grew up loving books. She knew she wanted to be a writer by fifth grade, but
didn’t pursue publication until after having children. That’s when the Super
Spies series was born. She has just finished a Coming of Age Young Adult Novel
and when she’s not writing she enjoys spending time with her family, running,
hiking, and reading.
Social
Media Links:
Buylinks:
“Gideon
Lee”
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gideon-lee-lisa-orchard/1120609843?ean=2940150495180
“Lark
Singer”
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lark-singer-lisa-orchard/1120868410?ean=2940149846207
“Starlight”
Barnes and Noble: “coming soon”
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/starlight-27
Thanks Sharon for having me as your guest today!
ReplyDeleteYou're more than welcome, Lisa! Thanks for showcasing your awesome YA series! Cheers!
DeleteSuch gorgeous covers, Lisa. If a book can be judged by it's cover...
ReplyDeleteBest of luck on the series and many, many heartfelt virtual hugs and cheers on your health.
Thanks Kai! I appreciate you stopping by and the virtual hugs! :)
DeleteBeautiful covers, Lisa. Good luck with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rita! My cover artist is awesome! Thanks for stopping by! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome series Lisa. All the best with this series and your future books.
ReplyDeleteThanks Darlene! I appreciate you stopping by and the well wishes!
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