What is your full name? Do you have a nickname (what is it – does anyone call you this or just specific people/person)?

My parents called me by my full name Zazzlina Kolia, however they passed into the void years ago, so I’ve preferred Zazz.

What supernatural species are you?

I’m Light Fae

Do you have any special powers/abilities?

 I’ve always been able to levitate with or without my wings. I can wish for anything I want although for some reason I’ve never used it much until I came to school. The ability to wish did not bring my parents back so it never occurred to me to use it. That probably sounds strange, but my life was simple and lonely where I lived. I can mind meld just about any species or human, but I try not to unless I’m under threat. Fae can also erase memories. We shoot blue sparks from our fingertips.

Who is your best friend at school?

 Oberon, Thor and Mia. Oberon started as my best new friend, but it soon became obvious we were fated to be bonded together when we turn 18. He makes me laugh and smile so much. He came in as a freshman while his cousin Thor and girlfriend Mia are juniors.

Where is your dorm?

 All the Light Fae reside in tree houses in Crystal Glades Forest. I think originally the dark fae were also supposed to be there, but they chose another area. I’m relieved I must admit. They can be mean.

Describe a typical day at Gifted Blood Academy.

 School was something I never thought about existing for any species. I put up a fight at first. I had quiet the attitude about it. But now I’m enjoying it. There is so much to learn. We start with Freshman Fae Powers every day. Even as Sophomore we start day with Fae Powers Class. We must have basic classes such as History, English, Math. Then we have electives which offers us the chance to learn marketing skills or computer science. Humans have no idea that non-human species have survived for centuries living among them. I’m taking every chance I get to learn as much as possible. Lunch time is fun. You can go eat wherever you want and chat with others. In Fae Powers Class we go on field trips.

Do you have a significant other (if so, who are they, and what are they)?

 Oberon Ras is Light Fae. He’s also a Prince in his realm. We are going to be bonded when we turn 18 in human years.

What is your biggest secret? Does anyone know this secret and how did they find out?

My twin and I found out we share very powerful abilities when we combine our powers. We just recently found out; however, we have greedy relative who would harm, even kill us to steal our powers. Little do they know if we die the powers die with us. Our deaths would be all in vain.

What is your most treasured possession?

A beautiful ring made from tandinite. She left a ring and necklace. My sister had the necklace.

What do you plan to do after you graduate from the academy?

 Oberon and I already plan to make our homes at Ardiham Castle with Mia, Thor and their family. We will move Oberon’s family there also if we can convince his father to leave his home in the Artic Forest where it is bitterly cold, I might add.

Freshman Year: 

I’m Zazzlina Kolia. I’m Fae. I’m holding a welcome letter that arrived for me from Headmistress Nyxim of The Gifted Blood Academy on the realm Ytherynia. I’m to report for Freshman Year School for 2020. I’m literally sitting here with my mouth hanging open.

If you’d have told me a month ago, I would be traveling to another realm called Ytherynia. I’d have been sarcastic. Fae’s don’t need to go to school.

I’ll keep my excitement to myself as I read the letter again for instructions. A secret realm called Ytherynia in which non-human species will cohabitate and run the halls together? No humans allowed. I can be myself freely? This should be interesting after all. Looks like I’m going to school.

Sophomore Year:

Nothing could begin to prepare Zazz and Oberon for the strangeness of Sophomore Year on Ytherynia.

The Academy begins to lose its magic throwing all the gifted species into survival mode. Have harmless tricks and games gone too far? Are there deeper meanings to the strange happenings this year?

Can the students align together and conquer the negative forces at work and save their beloved Academy before it’s too late?

Zazz’ s troubles are only beginning as she discovers her twin sister Tiana alive and well; however, someone in their family wants to steal their special powers, even at the risk of their demise. Zazz must dig deep into her inner fae and seek powers she has yet to use. No worries as Oberon will remain faithfully by her side.

Author Sherry Hutchison: I was that book geek hanging out at the local library every Saturday. I stepped through those doors into a magical world in which I could let my imagination run wild. I’ve always refused to except logical answers for unexplained things. I choose to believe in fairies and magical beings around us.