Today, I have Inara Scott here to talk about Her new YA Debut novel The Candidates (Delcroix Academy #1) which has already hit bookshelves!
About Inara
Inara Scott grew up in winter wonderland of Buffalo, NY. Consequently, she spent much of her childhood complaining about being cold. To spare the world her whining, she fled the cold climate and eventually wound up in the Pacific NW, where the old Douglas Fir trees and thick ferns make you think you’ve wandered into a fairy tale. Inara loves to hike, canoe, and play outside. She is addicted to yoga. Despite being a writer, Inara fears deep, intellectual books, loves romance and fantasy, and listens to cheesy, happy music. The Delcroix Academy, Book One: The Candidates is Inara Scott’s first novel. She lives in Portland with her husband and children.
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Your own six-word memoir.
She loved deeply, believed in grace.
What is your favorite cheesy happy song(or band)?
All my favorite songs and bands are happy and cheesy. It's a way of life for me. My current favorite band is the Zac Brown Band, and favorite song is Chicken Fried. I also adore Taylor Swift.
Do you listen to music while you write or...?
If I listen to music while I'm writing I tend to start singing along, and then can't write. LOL. When I need something in my ears (usually to distract me when I'm in a loud coffeeshop), I have a couple of French artists I listen to -- Thomas Dutronc and Benabar. Their songs have words, but they're in French, so they don't distract me. :-)
The cover of The Candidates is GORGEOUS! What did you think the first time you saw it?
The first thing I thought -- I ADORE THIS COVER. Then I burst into tears of joy.
What influences and inspirations (both literary and non-literary) did you draw from while writing The Candidates?
As I was writing Delcroix, the war in Iraq was going sideways and we began hearing more about government surveillance. Those events definitely influenced the story, though I certainly wouldn't say the book is about politics. Other than that, I've spent a lifetime reading adult romance and fantasy novels, and they have definitely influenced my writing. I am always inspired by Meg Cabot. I read her Mediator series right before I began writing Delcroix, and I loved it so much, I had to try writing a young adult story myself.
She loved deeply, believed in grace.
What is your favorite cheesy happy song(or band)?
All my favorite songs and bands are happy and cheesy. It's a way of life for me. My current favorite band is the Zac Brown Band, and favorite song is Chicken Fried. I also adore Taylor Swift.
Do you listen to music while you write or...?
If I listen to music while I'm writing I tend to start singing along, and then can't write. LOL. When I need something in my ears (usually to distract me when I'm in a loud coffeeshop), I have a couple of French artists I listen to -- Thomas Dutronc and Benabar. Their songs have words, but they're in French, so they don't distract me. :-)
The cover of The Candidates is GORGEOUS! What did you think the first time you saw it? The first thing I thought -- I ADORE THIS COVER. Then I burst into tears of joy.
What influences and inspirations (both literary and non-literary) did you draw from while writing The Candidates?
As I was writing Delcroix, the war in Iraq was going sideways and we began hearing more about government surveillance. Those events definitely influenced the story, though I certainly wouldn't say the book is about politics. Other than that, I've spent a lifetime reading adult romance and fantasy novels, and they have definitely influenced my writing. I am always inspired by Meg Cabot. I read her Mediator series right before I began writing Delcroix, and I loved it so much, I had to try writing a young adult story myself.
Thanks Inara for stopping by! :D
Book Trailer:
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Hehe, I tend to sing along to music too, when I write, so now I've resorted to piano melodies and Bach.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, I enjoyed all the answers!
Thanks Kirthi! I'm amazed people can write to music with words. They are clearly MUCH more focused than I am! :-)
ReplyDeleteI can write to instrumentals and foreign music...but not to regular English stuff. Being able to understand it is distracting. O.o
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway, and count me in as one who LOVES the cover. It's so pretty!
Awesome interview darling :) Short, sweet, and informative :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. I enjoyed the interview and you're right, the cover is awesome. Thans for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks John! I guess we share the distractable gene -- what foreign music do you listen to? I'm always on the hunt for new music.
ReplyDeleteJuju, I'm not sure if that compliment is for me or Faye, but I'll take half-credit. ;-) thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey Jessy -- have we met somewhere before? ;-) Maybe another Jessy...anyway, thanks! and I hope you enjoy the book!
ReplyDeleteHi Beverly -- cute avatar! Thanks for dropping by, and I sure hope you enjoy the book. :-)
ReplyDeleteI bought this book! it's really good so far! can't wait to finish it!
ReplyDeleteoh the book trailer! <3 I have to read this.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, and thanks so much for the contest, this book sounds great!
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good. I look forward to reading it. Thanks for the write up. I love happy and cheesy too. lol
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Dawn, YOU are my favorite person this morning! YAY! But now I'm nervous to see if you'll like the ending. *crosses fingers*
ReplyDeleteMary, this also makes me so happy! I <3 you too! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Katelyn, hope you end this week with a book in your hands (either from the contest or, yanno, from a bookstore *LOL*)!! Oh, wait, I should clarify -- MY BOOK in your hands. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Dor! Nice to meet another happy/cheesy fan. I have never really understood why people torment themselves with unhappy and literary. Life is real enough when you live it -- why read about it, too? ;-)
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ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this book heard great things about it. great giveaway thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI would love a signed copy of this book! Fun interview. I think I would be distracted by regular music too. French musicians are a great distraction.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI think I might have entered twice, sorry bout that!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful giveaway! Thank you.
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