Q & A with Janalyn Voigt discussion

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Here's my question: Here's mine: Did reading either DawnSinger or Wayfarer prompt you to think about anything in your life?

I haven't read wayfarer yet, but I was completely captivated by the imagery in dawnsinger!

Thank you, Jessica. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading DawnSinger.

Do you have a question?

I would be interested to hear which character was your favorite and why?

Kai, the hero of DawnSinger is my favorite because he is focused on honor, despite challenges.

Like Jessica, I've yet to read Wayfarer. I did enjoy Dawnsinger. I loved the imagery and the fascinating creatures in the book, but I'll admit I didn't think about anything in my life with that story.

That's okay, Jeff. I wondered if the allegory was noticeable. The main thing I offer readers is escape into adventure. Thanks for reading, and I'm glad you enjoyed DawnSinger.

Sorry, I've been out. Just getting in. I know the story of book 3 came to you as you were telling your daughter a story in the car. Tell us how books 1 and 2 came about.

Hi, Lynnette. In my early attempts to write the story that is now becoming book three in the series, I couldn't find a good starting point. I kept having to back up because the back story was so intriguing. So, essentially I rewound into those stories. :)

So book 2 is just now out, any word on when book 3 will be out?

My writing of book 3 was interrupted by the launch for book 2, but I'm nearly finished with it and ready to submit it to my publisher. They assign a release date and tell me when it will be, so I'm not absolutely certain but I suspect it will be either later in 2014 or early next year.

There are two story lines in Wayfarer that make me wonder if their thread will be picked up in book three. I won't say what they are as I don't want to spoil it for future readers. I am hoping we were 'mis-led' by events in book two so those characters will be revisited. Any chance of that happening?

Hi, Sharon. You're not the only one who has asked me that. :D All story threads will be tied up in book three.

I understand if you can't answer without giving away book three. I am glad however, to hear that there is going to be a book three.

Oh, yes. That was the original story. Books one and two came about as the back story for book three demanded to be told.

I will be first in line!

Aw, that's sweet, Sharon. Thanks.

Do you read a lot of fantasy? I know your fantasy world is so well painted. How do you come up with some of the beautiful descriptions of lands you've never seen?

Thanks, Lynnette. It's funny you should ask me that, becuase I just answered this question on the John 3:16 Marketing Network's blog today. I had to 'fess up to not reading many fantasy authors outside Tolkien and Lewis. Blame my fantasy worlds on an active imagination, I guess. :o) In the J3:16 post, I also give my picks on which speculative fiction and fantasy books I've either read or plan to read. Here's the link, if you're interested in reading it: http://john316mn.blogspot.com/2014/02...

I've wanted to read the Eric Wilson books, also. And my boys enjoyed Donita K. Paul's Dragon books.

You know, I found Donita K. Paul's dragon books hard to get into, but then I had no choice but to read one of her novels for a contest I was judging. Afterwards, I became her fan on Goodreads. I had to give her her due.

Well, it's been nice chatting with you! Congrats on the success of the launch!

Thanks to all who participated in today's chat. If you think of anything else to ask, you can contact me either here on Goodreads or through the contact form at my website: http://janalynvoigt.com/about-janalyn...

Oh Janalyn,

I'm sorry that I had the time difference off! It loks like it went well. I wish you much Success on the launch of the book, and I'll add them to my book list TO READ!

Hugs & Blessings,
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon

Sorry I had to miss the Q&A, Janalyn. I hadn't taken into consideration the time difference. It ended up that it all happened at the same time as our local St. Louis Christian writers' group.