Author Rebecca
Ripley is chatting with me today about her new YA paranormal fantasy, The
Aberrant Sword.
Ripley is chatting with me today about her new YA paranormal fantasy, The
Aberrant Sword.
Bio:
Rebecca
Ripley grew up playing in the heather on the rolling hills of the Hampshire New
Forest. Growing up in a region where witchcraft, legends and lore shape the
history and even future of the region, she developed a deep love for fantasy.
In her books she tries to marry the concepts of fantasy with strong
storytelling and fast-paced young-adult action.
Ripley grew up playing in the heather on the rolling hills of the Hampshire New
Forest. Growing up in a region where witchcraft, legends and lore shape the
history and even future of the region, she developed a deep love for fantasy.
In her books she tries to marry the concepts of fantasy with strong
storytelling and fast-paced young-adult action.
Welcome,
Rebecca. Please tell us about your current release.
Rebecca. Please tell us about your current release.
The
Aberrant Sword is a fast-paced young adult paranormal fantasy book and the first
in the Abarynthian Artefacts series. The story is about Isabelle who ‘finally’
gets to become a real-life kick-ass demon hunter… except that everything goes
terribly wrong.
Aberrant Sword is a fast-paced young adult paranormal fantasy book and the first
in the Abarynthian Artefacts series. The story is about Isabelle who ‘finally’
gets to become a real-life kick-ass demon hunter… except that everything goes
terribly wrong.
She ends
up befriending the Demon and, on a back,-breaking quest for a sword that is supposedly
key in Evil’s plan to conquer the world.
up befriending the Demon and, on a back,-breaking quest for a sword that is supposedly
key in Evil’s plan to conquer the world.
I wanted
to write a fast-paced yet fluffy and maybe even a bit romantic Young-Adult book
– that now has turned into a full-concept series.
to write a fast-paced yet fluffy and maybe even a bit romantic Young-Adult book
– that now has turned into a full-concept series.
What
inspired you to write this book?
inspired you to write this book?
I
currently live in South East-London (my husband works outside of London so it
is easier for him to hit the M25 that way) and I work near Green park. My
commutes are hella long! I am talking an hour at least. One morning I finished
my audiobook and I was hit with the lethargy that comes after finishing a
really good series or an amazing book – What should I do now?
currently live in South East-London (my husband works outside of London so it
is easier for him to hit the M25 that way) and I work near Green park. My
commutes are hella long! I am talking an hour at least. One morning I finished
my audiobook and I was hit with the lethargy that comes after finishing a
really good series or an amazing book – What should I do now?
Opposite
me sat this absolutely gorgeous woman – dark features, eyes that pierce into
your soul, beautiful brown curls, tall and so incredibly stylish in leather…
me sat this absolutely gorgeous woman – dark features, eyes that pierce into
your soul, beautiful brown curls, tall and so incredibly stylish in leather…
I could
see her being a bad-ass demon hunter!
see her being a bad-ass demon hunter!
On the
train back home I started writing my book.
train back home I started writing my book.
What
exciting story are you working on next?
exciting story are you working on next?
I am
currently working on the second book in the series. I have planned 5 books in
this series and I already have plans for 2 spin-offs. One is an Academia series
and one spin-off will take place in the USA. I am so excited for them but I
can’t seem to write fast enough!
currently working on the second book in the series. I have planned 5 books in
this series and I already have plans for 2 spin-offs. One is an Academia series
and one spin-off will take place in the USA. I am so excited for them but I
can’t seem to write fast enough!
When did
you first consider yourself a writer?
you first consider yourself a writer?
I don’t
think I consider myself a writer yet. It’s hard. In the end I am just a girl on
her way home or to work hammering out words on a keyboard. I guess I will
consider myself a real writer if people buy my books and like them – I think
that would be a real milestone for me: getting good reviews and people mailing
me or signing up to the mailing list because they like my stories.
think I consider myself a writer yet. It’s hard. In the end I am just a girl on
her way home or to work hammering out words on a keyboard. I guess I will
consider myself a real writer if people buy my books and like them – I think
that would be a real milestone for me: getting good reviews and people mailing
me or signing up to the mailing list because they like my stories.
Do you
write full-time? If so, what’s your work day like? If not, what do you do other
than write and how do you find time to write?
write full-time? If so, what’s your work day like? If not, what do you do other
than write and how do you find time to write?
No
– I mostly write on my commutes and when I am home in the evenings. I basically
take a bus to the train station and open up my laptop as soon as I am on the
train. I tried writing during my lunch breaks but all what happens is that I
just forget to eat. In the evenings I write after dinner – most of the time
with a large glass of red wine. I think that is my favourite way of writing:
comfy P-Jay bottoms, band shirt and a big glass of red wine.
– I mostly write on my commutes and when I am home in the evenings. I basically
take a bus to the train station and open up my laptop as soon as I am on the
train. I tried writing during my lunch breaks but all what happens is that I
just forget to eat. In the evenings I write after dinner – most of the time
with a large glass of red wine. I think that is my favourite way of writing:
comfy P-Jay bottoms, band shirt and a big glass of red wine.
What
would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I talk to
myself and my characters when writing. It’s very annoying on the train and tube
because people literally think I am
myself and my characters when writing. It’s very annoying on the train and tube
because people literally think I am
a) talking to them
and when
they notice I am not
they notice I am not
b)
batshit crazy
batshit crazy
As a
child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted
to become a vet. Very unique – I know…
to become a vet. Very unique – I know…
Later on
I wanted to become a journalist and travel the world.
I don’t know about the journalist stuff but if my books would be successful
(touch wood) I do think I would travel the world non-stop. I would be a
digital-nomad-author.
I wanted to become a journalist and travel the world.
I don’t know about the journalist stuff but if my books would be successful
(touch wood) I do think I would travel the world non-stop. I would be a
digital-nomad-author.
Anything
additional you want to share with the readers?
additional you want to share with the readers?
Adventure
may hurt you but monotony will kill you. Get out there! Go explore! But always
take a book
may hurt you but monotony will kill you. Get out there! Go explore! But always
take a book
Thanks for being here today!