S.F.’s Comments (group member since Apr 09, 2015)

S.F.’s comments from the Playing With Fire Q&A group.

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that joined the Q&A. I had a blast chatting to you all and answering your questions. I hope you all had fun too. Thanks to all of your support and enthusiasm, I have decided to pen a short novella about the older generation of Elementals (Hadrian, Neriah, Chris, Alex etc). More details will follow.

Thank you and if there is anything you'd like to discuss regarding the Power of Four books, just message or email me. I'm always up for a chat ;)

Take care.

SF Mazhar

Monica wrote: "Goodness, I can't think of any more questions. lol Any questions I have left I know you won't tell me the answers too ;) Thank you so much for this fun and insightful Q&A!! It was awesome. I am su..."

It's been wonderful chatting to you all. I've enjoyed all your questions and I'm very impressed with how well you all have analysed the book and characters.

I'll keep you all updated with the progress of the book and of course the novella ;)

Only a few hours left for the Q&A. If there are any last questions, ask them now :)

Monica wrote: "Alright, I am glad that I asked because I was a little confused. lol Your such a tease!!!! Your killing me every time. lol"

Lol!

Sorry ;)

Hannah wrote: "Regarding the Inheritance, is there a limit as to how far into the future the visions can show a mage? Could a mage see a scene from their life 20 years from now, or are they all within a few years?"

There is no limit. The inheritance can show you moments from any point in your life. But there's no way to control the inheritance. It shows you what it wants.

Hannah wrote: "Monica wrote: "I have another question. So how does this vision/dream thing work again? Elementals get them when they come into their powers? If so, did Kyran have these kind of dreams like Aaron i..."

Kyran will tell Aaron about the one recurring dream he's been having.

Yes, you will find out very early on in the third book what other battle it is that Aaron has to fight, and it's not an easy one either.

Monica wrote: "I have another question. So how does this vision/dream thing work again? Elementals get them when they come into their powers? If so, did Kyran have these kind of dreams like Aaron is having? How l..."

Lol, you can ask as many questions as you like :)

The dreams are called Inheritance and all mages get them. They are moments of your and your family's life, past and future. They start when a mage's core awakens (age 13) until the core matures (age 19) so they stop when a Mage comes of age.

Kyran is 18, so yeah, he's been receiving his Inheritance too. He will mention something about what he's seen in his dreams, in the next book (spoiler; it's not anything good).

;) sorry, I can't help the teasing!

Monica wrote: "I can only pick one character to save????? Sigh. This is so hard. I guess probably Kyran, but I might be bias because he is my favorite character. I like Hannah's idea of saving Aaron though too! T..."

Thanks Monica. The war is afoot, so unfortunately there will be casualties. That's the harsh reality of war. :(

I'm sure all of you will like this new character. She's gonna be loads of fun!

Rukhsana wrote: "Safina, I am SO looking forward to your new twist!! So excited!! "

Thank you :)

Hannah wrote: "S.F. wrote: "Last day of the Q&A folks! If you have any more questions, now is the time to ask.

I've got one for all of you. It may sound weird but trust me, I ask for a reason. You've seen a few ..."

You've got such a great grasp on Aaron's character, Hannah. He surely would give up his life if it ends the war and secures his loved ones future.

Yes, you will learn a lot about the Influence.

Rukhsana wrote: "I'd save Kyran/Ben too. It would be a Furious 7 Paul Walker moment if you killed of Kyran. Tearjerker!!
Layla will do her trouble making between Hadrian and Kyran. I think in the dream where Kyran..."

Oh man, that was so sad about Paul ;)

Yep, Layla will do plenty of damage, and not just between Kyran and Hadrian ;)

You will learn Alex's secret. The novella is based around that subject.

The identity of the Lurker will be revealed in the next book. Hopefully, it will be a twist you didn't see coming!

Well, there is one in particular that I know you will love Rukhsana! ;) (hint: her name begins with R and ends in A ;) lol!)

Neelam wrote: "Ok lol don't kill anyone please :)"

Sorry, occupational hazard. ;)

Neelam wrote: "Well if I really really only save just one person, I think I'd save Kyran/Ben.
He's far too interesting a character to just let go-I'd be very very sad if you now go kill him :( please don't. ( ju..."

Lol, don't worry Neelam, I'm not using reverse psychology. I'm wanting to see if anyone will ask to save a particular character that I'm planning on killing. ;)

But that doesn't mean Kyran is safe either. There are many deaths planned ;)

Last day of the Q&A folks! If you have any more questions, now is the time to ask.

I've got one for all of you. It may sound weird but trust me, I ask for a reason. You've seen a few deaths already, (Armana, Jason, Neriah) if you assume that no one is safe, including the main cast, and if you could save one character from dying, who would you save?

Hannah wrote: "I think Kyran thinks he can and will kill Aaron, but I don't think he will actually be able to do it. I can see him subconsciously stopping himself by flinching at the last minute or something. The..."

I just love your questions Hannah! In the next book the mages will realise the humans they consider 'useless' may be very useful after all.

Layla did tease Kyran about Hadrian learning about Rose. She's just waiting for the perfect time.

Monica wrote: "Oh my gosh...a meeting between Layla and Rose?! Your killing me. I don't know whether to smile or be very concerned. lol. :)"

Both, Monica. You should be both ;)

Vicky wrote: "I can't wait to read the novella :)

I don't think Kyran will seriously try to kill Aaron. He might make a show out of it and seem like he's trying to kill Aaron but in the end, he truly loves hi..."

Love your analysis of Kyran. :)

He might make a show of trying to kill Aaron but the fact remains, he needs the legacy Aaron possesses, to please his father. Until Hadrian gets the legacy, Aaron will be in danger. If Kyran doesn't kill him, the vamages will.

Monica wrote: "Don't even get me started on Layla...she is out to ruin everything I tell you! I will admit though that she is a fun character. I can totally see her hanging around Hadrian's place all the time. Sh..."

Lol, she is pretty evil. Picking at Kyran's patience is her thing, it's what she does. Oh yeah, Layla will be in the next book. There's even a meeting planned for Layla and Rose ;)

Her story will be fully explained in the last book, but you will see a lot more of her in the next book.

Monica wrote: "Oh yeah...man, things would be so much easier if she could do mage things. lol I don't blame Rose though, I would have trust issues too."

Things would be a lot easier. But 'easy' makes a story boring. You need a challenge ;)

Another question: what are your thoughts on Layla?