In honor of my book anniversary and sale for Hidden Memory, I thought I would go a bit into some of my favorite aspects and parts of my first book. It’s a question I get when I sell at vendor events like the Renaissance Faire. Like creating blurbs or pulling quotes, it is also something with which I – and many authors – struggle.

What is my favorite part of my book and series?

I love the characters. Even the secondary characters have personalities and build relationships with the main characters and each other. The characters are also distinct enough that you can have your own favorites with each book. I have my personal favorite secondary, and it pleases me to hear from others about theirs and receive various answers. It means I haven’t overly focused on my choice in my writing. For this reason, I will not tell you who mine is in the first book, and instead ask you to share yours. 

Second, I love my world. The people living there, their different origins, and the associated magic systems. I have several other blog articles about the history of the races in Elaria. All of those connections and interactions give the world depth. It’s a place you can imagine other stories taking place within or dream about visiting. 

What is my favorite scene from the first book?

As a reader, combat scenes are some of my favorites. I love the action when it gets my heart pumping. The first fight with the gilar is great. She goes from having nothing and is forced to improvise at the moment to avoid getting killed and helping her companions. Even injured, her training overrides the pain and allows her to turn the battle. 

On the non-combat side, I think my favorite scene is when she comes back to camp with the blackberries after foraging. I like how it’s this little moment showing how she isn’t perfect, but also how the group has bonded and laughs with each other. I enjoy laughing with the characters in a book and feel like I’m also bonding with them. 

So, those are my favorites from Hidden Memory. If you’ve read the book, feel free to comment with some of your own favorites. You can also share the story with others this coming week, as the digital book will be on sale for $0.99. Keep an eye on my social media accounts for announcements for when that deal goes live, as it will only be up for about a week. 

Have a great weekend!