D. ELIZABETH AYERS
Great Authors have an imagination that creates unique ideas. They can visit some place that a large amount of people visited before but they see more. A specific place opens their mind to a book concept. Characters start to form in their mind. A story and a vision of how it will begin begins to develop. Next thing you know that very moment sparked an idea and a book is out that Readers loved. D. Elizabeth Ayers are one of these Great Authors. She let us know what motivated her."
Jason E Foss
Jason: "What motivated you to write "This Pale Mortal Shell"?"
D. Elizabeth:
"I was in England in 2003 and one of the places I visited was Bath. In the circus, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_(Bath), there is a beautiful grassy area and a very small copse of trees. Apparently, the architect who designed it believed Bath was the center of druid activity and designed the King’s Circus with the measurements of Stonehenge in mind. After visiting the Jane Austen House in the morning, I had a little picnic snack under those trees, and I communed with the trees. I also think I had a moment with the druids. I conceptualized a ghost story that involved a body snatching element. This initial idea took a little time to marinate, and I wrote some ideas out that never came to be. Ultimately, it became This Pale Mortal Shell."
Jason: "Which characteristic of Madison can you relate to the most and why?"
D. Elizabeth:
"Her tendency to care about people and their opinions of her even to the point of hurting herself."
Jason: "For your fans and book lovers briefly describe "This Pale Mortal Shell"."
D. Elizabeth:
"Without rehashing too much of what is already out there on the interwebs, "This Pale Mortal Shell" is:
"A magical love triangle of lost souls that pits brother against brother and proves rock n' roll never dies."
"The story revolves around three people who are desperately trying to manage a massive shift in the structure of their lives. Madison has spent the last five years being nothing other than the queen of the groupies, Joseph is a loner who barely exists at all, and Tristan is using both of them as puppets to avoid his fate. Essentially, he is not only the antagonist of the tale, he’s also the catalyst. Without him, the other two characters would never have been able to make any kind of change in their lives."
"This Pale Mortal Shell was my way of expressing my feelings about how the universe works, and maybe it gives readers a look into my philosophical and spiritual beliefs."
Jason: "Are you working on another book and if so what can you tell us about it?"
D. Elizabeth:
"I’m so glad you asked! I have the first in a series coming out this fall. The series is called The Selkie Chronicles, and the first of the series is called Only Skin Deep."
"Here’s a little teaser for that series":
"The selkie. Those hot-blooded, sea-dwelling creatures on which the phrase “love ‘em and leave ‘em” was coined. Unfortunately, in the twenty-first century, they’re not so focused on the seduction of unwitting but oh-so-willing humans even though it sure is fun once in a while. These days, they spend more time building up their own societies and domains and living within the constraints of their politics. Very few people even remember they exist, and a select few humans have been chosen for mutually beneficial partnerships to protect the selkie race from discovery. Occasionally, these relationships have tragic outcomes, but every once upon a time, the right human and the right selkie can set each other free."
"And the blurb for the first of the series:"
"Sloane’s finally met her tall, dark, and handsome. The only problem is, sometimes he’s chubby, spotty, and smells of herring. But hey, nobody’s perfect, right?"
"Sloane is a disowned heiress turned waitress living in a small seaside town in west Scotland. Llyr is a selkie prince living in a kingdom thousands of feet under the sea and hundreds of miles away. It seems unlikely that the two could even meet let alone fall in love. But when she inadvertently calls him, he is able to take human form and journey to the surface."
"Sloane and Llyr must battle disapproving fathers, wicked stepmothers and other deadly enemies to make their relationship work. Along the way they discover secret treasure, unravel the truth about the past, and overcome the sins of a father and a mother. Against all odds, they find a way to bridge the gap between humans and selkies, and together they break the ancient curse which threatens to keep them apart."
Jason: "For those that want to read your book what is the easiest way to buy "This Pale Mortal Shell"?"
D. Elizabeth:
"Go to my amazon author page,
https://www.amazon.com/D.-Elizabeth-Ayers/e/B07RCW2226%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
OR directly to the book page,"
https://www.amazon.com/This-Mortal-Shell-Elizabeth-Ayers-ebook/dp/B07R5QRGBL
CLOSING
"D. Elizebeth was motivated by a ghost story she conceptualized when she visited England in 2003. My favorite thing about her is her creativity and her willingness to share about how are ideas were developed. She is very open and that sharing and giving quality is one that I admire. The way she knows her characters and describes the story let's you know how descriptive and detailed she is. Her imagination and ability to create a great story is appreciated. This talented Author doesn't just write for herself but she really cares about the Reader. It matters to her that you have a great experience when you read her work. And that Passion she has reflects in her book. Click on the Link above and buy "This Pale Mortal Shell".
Jason E. Foss
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