We met on Face book last year, Carlyle was busy planning the launch for her new book The Broken Destiny when I came on the scene, she contacted me and invited me to be part of the launch. A unforgettable night that I will not forget. At the end we were 5 authors, just releasing our first books and without sounding like a cliche it was magical.
So without any further a dew I want to introduce you to Carlyle Labuschange, a wonderful vibrant young lady that is very dear to me. It is a honor to have her on my blog.
Author’s Interview Questions
1. Are you famous is the general question I
get when family and friends introduces me to their friends. It always left me
with a pause as quick comebacks filters through my mind but ending up saying
something like ….”Oh gee thanks” and give a shy smile, silly I know but the
idea unsettles me. (a)Does this happen to you and (b) what do you say?
Yes
I get very nervous still, and feel like I should not brag about my author
status just yet. I still have a far way to go. I even still get very ,very
nervous at book signings.
2.
In
general do you like to talk about you writing and published books or are you
very close-lip about it? If no why?
No I am very open, and perhaps too
opinionative. It a fascinating, ever-changing industry. Like I said I have a
far way to still go and need all the information, knowledge and opinions I can
get.
3.
What
book/s are you currently writing and what is it about?
I am writing the
second book in my Dystopian, science-fiction fantasy Series “The Broken Series
Book two – Evanescent.” I have also
started - just recently on a supernatural set of two books called The Haltered
duology. Both have very paranormal fantasy fiction themes.
4. Why
this particular genre? Mainly fiction with mixed genres as mentioned above.
5. What inspire or motivate you to write?
My imagination! My need to share my worlds. It is healing and liberating and I
learn a lot about myself through the exploration of it all.
6.
What
is the writing process like for you?
It’s a long joyful, somewhat
frustrating process. The writing is the best part. Then comes the rewrites
witch can be up to 6 times on one story. Then revisions, then edits, edit,
edit, edit, revisions, proofreading and then one more edit (hopefully). Its an exciting
and thrilling ride. But it’s a long commitment to make, one that takes patience
I need to acquire still. I can never stop learning.
7.
What
is the best and/ or worst part of being a writer? Everything about it is
the best part. My head is a wonderful place. Worst? Not found out yet!
8.
Any
advice for struggling writers?
Follow your heart, be patient, research,
network. Have fun! Never be scared.
9.
What
is your favorite genre to read or write? Dystopian, supernatural, science-
fiction.
10. Favorite author? Too many to mention.
Each have their unique qualities I admire.
11. Do you have a favorite spot to read and
write? Anywhere is good.
12. What did you do before you became a writer?
Too many things.
13. Was it a life long dream or triggered
recently? Always been there, but only wanted to publish my work in 2009.
14.
What
do you like to do when not writing?
Be outside exploring
with my kids, riding bike with my husband. Watching amazing TV series with
hubby.
15. Do you have a bucket/ to-do list and would
you share at least two things on it?
Yes! More adventures stuff. I’ve been
rock-climbing, I want to learn to play violin, and to do fencing.
16. What have you done so far on this list?
Rock Climbing.
17. Most daring thing or experience you have
done you would like to share?
As a teenager – sneaking out was one of the
scariest things ever – especially with my parents!
18. This
or that questions:
·
Coffee or
Tea - cappuccino
·
Sweet or
sour – for now, sour.
·
Home make
meal or takeouts – Good old home
style cooking!
·
Winter or
summer – Summer!!!!!
·
Night-owl
or Early-Bird – Either J
·
Telephone
or visits – I am not a liberty to say. J
·
Which
social network do you prefer? At the moment Facebook.
·
Blogger
or website? Both are essential tools
·
What does
your family say about your career? Supportive or Clueless;
They have been
amazing!
And Finally
Moto/wisdom in life
you live by.
“Don’t let fear cripple your abilities,
let love give you wings”
The Broken Destiny – Carlyle Labuschange
Contact details and buy links of the newest books you would
like the readers to know.
Buy Links: Amazon: / Barnes and Nobles
Book Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FPWniWsvrk
Fansite: http://www.thebrokenseriesfansite.com/
Thank you Lynelle! Here is to wishing you the best in
everything you do!
Autho Bio
Carlyle Labuschagne is a South African Debut
Author working her way into the hearts of international readers with her First
Novel “The Broken Destiny. She is not only an author but works as PR and
Marketing Manager by day. She holds a diploma in creative writing through the
writing school at Collage SA. Loves to swim, fights for the trees, food lover
who is driven by passion. Carlyle writes for IU e-magazine an inspirational non-profit
magazine that aims at inspiring the world through words. The drive behind her
author career is healing through words.
My goal as an Author is to touch people’s lives and help others love their differences and one another.
A firm believer in - YA saves!
My goal as an Author is to touch people’s lives and help others love their differences and one another.
A firm believer in - YA saves!
Blurb:
Ava knows much
more, and feels much more than she is allowed to. When she starts questioning
her origins and the destruction of Earth, things go horribly wrong for her. She
is saved by a Minoan boy from an attempted kidnapping on her life – the
perpetrators are evil Zulus and their dark ancient magic. Humans and Minoans
are forbidden to interact with each other, and as she is taken back to their
village she finds out why – they know of her, her kind and her destiny to save
a dying race. Ava must rid them from the Council’s ruling and free the galaxy
of The Shadow. Her destiny is to rise above the fall, because within her soul
is the key to an archaic weapon that has been missing in the mix of a genetic
code since the time of the ancients. As the prophecy unfolds she learns of her
bloodline – a bloodline that makes her less human than she could ever have
imagined. She alone has the power to destroy or save, but the mind-shift is a
horrible thing. Ava will become what she hates to save the ones she loves.
Beaten, poisoned, possessed and betrayed by her own emotions, she has no choice
but to rise above it all… for that is her Destiny.
The Broken Destiny
was voted #3 on the goodreads Debut list for 2012 : http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9748.YA_Debuts_2012#12537426
Prologue
All my life, I had searched for something, something I thought I ought to
be. I felt like I was living someone else’s life, waiting for the awakening of
my own. I felt like an empty shell burning for life. That was, until the day I
lay dying in the prince’s chambers. I could no longer feel the pain from the
tear in my gut. The only sensation left was a hollowed-out feeling that I had
made a huge mistake in assuming that taking my own life, would have stopped the
ancestors’ spirit from raging out. I had given up. I didn’t want to see myself
killing the ones I loved. I was the Chosen one, but I threw it all away for
what I thought would save a life. Could you end a life to save a life? I did,
and I have regretted it ever since. I realized then that things like me are not
meant to exist. What had been missing my whole life? It was I. To find myself,
I had to lose myself in the worst possible way. The consequences of my actions
became the legend of The Broken.
Thanks once again for your willingness to share with me and the readers.
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