Sian’s Comments (group member since Feb 11, 2013)

Sian’s comments from the Sian Williams Author of Fire Flower hosts Q&A group.

Not so much a favourite line, but a favourite part. Without giving away too many spoilers, before Adria's crowning ceremony, she is suddenly overcome with panic at the thought of being a queen. She confides in Eleris, a mother figure of sorts, that she is scared because she doesn't know how to be a queen--most monarchs are groomed for it but she grew up as a farm girl. Eleris gently reminds her that she has been acting as queen for some time already. I think it is a nice moment for Adria because it is the moment she realises she can do this, she did it without even thinking about it.

For the purposes of the book a fire flower is the first thing that grows after a fire has scorched the ground. It signifies new growth, new hope and new life after destruction. In the book the lead character's name means fire flower.

So has anyone got any questions about the book, the characters, writing it or anything?