Rogue's Angels Present: The Frights of Fiji by Sunayna Prasad

Please welcome Sunayna Prasad author of The Frights of Fiji

Sunayna Prasad will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

The Frights of Fiji

bySunayna Prasad

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GENRE:   Middle grade fantasy

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INTERVIEW

1.    What elements are necessary components for this genre?

After doing research on the fantasy genre, I came across clichés. Many people have considered most mythical creatures overdone. So, I made up my own magical creatures, such as a marshakeet, which is half rainbow lorikeet and half kangaroo. It’s also the size of a horse.

2.    How did you come up with your idea for your novel?

Ten years ago, the idea of a girl named Alyssa with long, blonde hair who would have magic in her life hit my mind in the shower. It was originally based off my childhood imagination. But as the years went by, the “Harry Potter” series gave me a lot of inspiration. In fact, my books are very often compared to “Harry Potter.”

3.    What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio?

I’ve started a website dedicated to my books’ series called magicalmissionsworld.com. It focuses on my novels’ universe.

4.    As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?

I want to finish the entire series by my 30^thbirthday. And I have just turned 26. I also want to learn to write more than one installment at once as well as complete the stories a little faster. I am writing the third installment, which will hopefully be fully done by January. It has taken me about four years to complete.

5.    If you could be one of the characters from this book, who would it be and why?

While I am close to my MC, Alyssa, I would actually like to be Jasmine, a supporting character in the story. Jasmine is more sophisticated while Alyssa is naïve. Also, Jasmine has had a normal, straightforward life while Alyssa had lost her parents at age 7, her aunt at age 9, and had to deal with her uncle becoming harsher and more unfair for 3 years.

6.    Do you belong to a critique group? If so how does this help or hinder your writing?

I did take a critique class at a place near my house years ago. And it definitely helped my writing.

7.    Do you outline your books or just start writing?

I outline, usually with chapter by chapter summaries. I can’t write without planning.

8.    How do you maintain your creativity?

I am passionate about it. I have been creative my whole life, so I keep brainstorming ideas. I have so many, including those unrelated, that I can’t keep track.

9.    Who is your favorite character in the book. Can you tell us why?

While I admire Alyssa and like her a lot, my favorite character is her godfather, Alex, who’s very sweet and caring. He’s a minor character in this installment, but becomes more major in later books. Don’t worry, I won’t spoil anything.

10.  Anything else you might want to add?

Aside from writing books, I also write on a personal blog that specializes in art, cooking, travel, writing, fiction, TV shows, and movies. I have a ton of movie reviews and critiques on my blog.

BLURB:

A world of magic and adventure awaits…

Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a message appears in the raindrops on the window that will change everything.

"Your life will never be the same again, as magic will interfere."

Before long, Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers. Suddenly hurled into a world of wizardry filled with fantastical beasts and marvelous technology beyond her wildest imagination, Alyssa must defeat Master Beau if she ever wants to get home again. But Master Beau will stop at nothing, including using Alyssa’s friends, to ensure he is triumphant.

Originally titled "From Frights to Flaws", this story is the exciting and enchanting first book in the "Magical Missions" series.

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EXCERPT:

The raindrops darkened into black, looking as if ink fell from the sky. Alyssa leaned closer to them. She squinted to determine the shapes they formed on the kitchen window… letters.

            

No! That couldn’t happen. Yet, a message spelled out as more pigments plopped onto the glass. Alyssa gasped at what it said.

Your life will never be the same again, Alyssa McCarthy, as magic will interfere. 

            

What? Magic didn’t exist—at least that’d been what others had told her when she was little. No one on Orion Street could possess enchanted abilities.

Alyssa had lived here since she’d lost her parents in that car crash five years ago. She’d only been seven then. How would she tell her uncle, Bruce, about this? He’d consider her crazy. He’d already toughened up his attitude and rules. So he might consider it an excuse to escape this house.

Although Alyssa’s parents had designated her godfather as the first priority guardian, Uncle Bruce forbade her to try and contact him. He’d hidden the phone number and other information about him.

Since Alyssa’s aunt, Laura, had died three years ago, Uncle Bruce had required fun to be earned. And that took more effort than Alyssa could often accomplish. 

Turning around, she spotted her babysitter, Mrs. Hutchinson, examining the kitchen floor. Alyssa’s eleven-year-old cousin, Hailey, watched the progress. Hailey had mopped the floor. Would she earn a break now? Ever since her uncle, Bruce, had hired Mrs. Hutchinson, Mrs. Hutchinson had admired the way Hailey had done her chores more than Alyssa.

“Hailey, you can take a break until your next chore,” said Mrs. Hutchinson. “Alyssa, get back to work. You’ve been staring at the rain for too long.”

“Okay.” Alyssa turned back—only to see the message gone and the rain back to its 

normal transparency. 

“What did I say?” asked Mrs. Hutchinson.

Alyssa sighed. “Fine, I’ll finish washing the dishes.” 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Sunayna Prasad enjoys writing fantasy books for children, as well as cooking, creating artwork, watching online videos, and blogging. She has also written The Frights of Fiji, formerly titled asFrom Frights to Flaws. She is passionate about modern life, fantasy, and world-building. Aside from her website, sunaynaprasadbooks.com, she also has a blog about different creative and entertaining topics, including fiction and writing, called “Sunayna Prasad’s Blog”.

Sunayna has graduated from college in May 2017. She lives in Long Island, NY.

Website:www.sunaynaprasadbooks.com

Blog:www.sunaynaprasadblogs.com

Twitter:https://twitter.com/SunaynaPrasad

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Frights-Alyssa-McCarthys-Magical-Missions-ebook/dp/B07HXMJ6GB/

The book is free.

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE:

Sunayna Prasad will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f3242