I would like to first thank author Karysa Faire for including me in the wonderful opportunity to discuss one of my characters. Before I get into that, I’d like to introduce you to Karysa. Besides writing, she also heads up a wonderful event on Facebook called Snippet Sunday where you can read excerpts from different author’s current work in progress. You can find answers to her character she introduced last week at:http://wp.me/p1t6NZ-Ac

Karysa is a writer of the romantic, the unseen, the other worldly and the horrific. Residing in Northern California with her daughter, dog, and cat, she reads when she can and cleans her house when she has to.

Blog: http://karysafaire.com/

Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Karysa-Faire/e/B00A1US2W2/

~Meet My Character: Amiria~

What is the name of your character? Is he/she fictional or a historic person.

Amiria of Berwyck is one of the last remaining descendants of the Scottish clan MacLaren. She is a fictional character.

When and where is the story set?

The story is set in twelfth century England at Berwyck. The castle is situated on a high cliff and is a prime location bordering England and Scotland. It’s seen many years of war between two kings struggling to keep control of the area.

What should we know about her?

Amiria would rather be dressed in boots, hose, and tunic than stuck in a solar with needle and thread. She can be a bit stubborn but has a soft side to her too.

What is the main conflict? What messes up her life?

The main conflict is that Berwyck castle has been under seize for two fortnights. With the falling of the barbican gate, Amiria’s home is now controlled by the Devil’s Dragon of Blackmore who demands clan MacLaren’s fealty. Amiria hastily concocts a ruse that quickly begins to unravel and that’s only the beginning of what begins to disturb her.

What is the personal goal of the character?

She is fiercely loyal to her family and will do anything to protect them. To say anything more would give away some of the twists and turns I have planned for my readers!

Is there a working title for this novel, and can we read more about it?

If My Heart Could See You debuted eighteen days ago and hit several of Amazon’s Hot New Release lists along with being in the top ten for its genre in two categories. It is available in paperback and major eBook retailers. Not bad for a first novel!

~Meet Next Week’s Author’s~

Now here are four wonderful writers you should know. Next Monday (August 18th), you’ll be able to check out their Meet My Characters posts on their respective blogs:

Beth Bararny

Award-winning author, Beth Barany has been making up fantasy and adventure stories all her life. She writes magical tales of romance and adventure for women and girls to transport them to new worlds where anything is possible.

Award-winning author, Beth Barany has been making up fantasy and adventure stories all her life. She writes magical tales of romance and adventure for women and girls to transport them to new worlds where anything is possible.

In her off hours, Beth enjoys capoeira, reading and watching movies, and traveling, with her husband, author and singer/song writer Ezra Barany.

Beth Barany lives in Oakland, California with her husband, two cats, and over 1,000 books.

Site: http://author.bethbarany.com/

Amazon Author page: http://www.amazon.com/Beth-Barany/e/B002F90RKM/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beth_barany

Facebook: http://wwwfacebook.com/bethbarany

  Melissa Keir

As a writer, Melissa likes to keep current on topics of interest in the world of writing. She’s a member of the Romance Writers of America, Mid-Michigan RWA chapter, and EPIC. Melissa is always interested in improving her writing through classes and seminars. She also believes in helping other authors and features authors and their books on her blog.

Melissa doesn’t believe in down time. She’s always keeping busy. Melissa is a wife and mother, an elementary school teacher, a book reviewer, co-owner of a publishing company as well as an author. Her home blends two families and is a lot like the Brady Bunch, without Alice- a large grocery bill, tons of dirty dishes and a mound of laundry. She loves to write stories that feature “happy endings” and is often found plotting her next story.

Website: http://www.melissakeir.com

Blog: http://www.melissakeir.com/blog.html

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/melisssaakeir

Ariella Moon

Ariella Moon is the author of the Teen Wytche Saga, a sweet Young Adult paranormal series. Ariella writes about magic, friendship, high school, secrets, and love in Spell Check, Spell Struck, and Spell Fire from Astraea Press. Ariella is a Reiki Master, author, and shaman. She lives a nearly normal life with her extraordinary daughter, two shamelessly spoiled dogs, and an enormous dragon.

Website: http://www.AriellaMoon.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ariellamoon.author