Book Promo - A Tale of Ashes

 

Fans of Holly Black and Buffy the Vampire Slayer will love this fairy tale mashup/ mystery

HUMAN TEENS ARE GOING MISSING, AND ALL EYES ARE TURNING TO THE FAE. 

Seventeen-year-old Freddie is a human at a magically diverse boarding school who longs to report on the war-torn realms of Fairy. When humans disappear on campus, it's the perfect opportunity to jump-start her journalism career. While the public blame the fae, Freddie wants facts. If she's going to get published, she'll need to find out who or what is behind these disappearances. 

Aiden is a fae soldier with a murderous reputation. Raised in the dark fae court and forced to partake in the brutal Fairy Civil War, he thirsts for revenge against the realm which murdered his family. His new mission gives him the opportunity he's longed for. But when Freddie snoops into his life, he questions if revenge is worth the price of his freedom. Lured by her suspicions and distracted by his curiosity, Freddie and Aiden form a tenuous bond. But as their feelings for one another grow, so does the danger. Every clue points to Aiden as the kidnapper, and as his enemies close in, Freddie must make a choice: turn against him or fight for a relationship doomed to fail.

 

About Ann

Lansdale USA

anndayleview@gmail.com 

Ann Dayleview writes fantasy novels which aim to transport the reader to worlds unlike any other. 

She reads any young adult and middle grade fantasy novel she can get her hands on. 

Her writing is often inspired by the wild assortment of music she listens to. Everything from classical to pop and beyond! 

In addition to writing, Ann loves spending time with her two dogs, baking all the sweet things, and bringing awareness to mental health issues.

 She lives in Pennsylvania with her ever rotating collection of books she lugs from place to place.

 

What got you into writing?

My first job encouraged the employees to start and join clubs for their interests. Since high school I've used writing as a way to de-stress. When the leader of the club told me my writing was good and I should look into publication, I started taking the craft more seriously.

What inspired this story?

It initially started off as a Red Riding Hood retelling...but it's gotten so far away from that! As I started seeing the anti-immigrant sentiments during the Syrian Refugee Crisis, I wanted to write something to inspire people to have more compassion. Telling it through fantasy is my way of communicating my support.

What book can you read over and over?

The Claidi Journals by Tanith Lee. The world building is so crazy and twisted, I'm absolutely in LOVE!

 I also really enjoy anything by Tamora Pierce. Especially her Trickster's Choice series.

What advice would you give to new writers?

Make writer friends. Writing can be lonely and it's great to have people who you can bounce ideas off of, critique your book, and commiserate writer struggles. These are also the people who will support you when your book comes out. That way when you start building up a readership, you already have people who love your work.

What are you working on next?

I am of course working on book two! It's in the initial editing phase, so I'm hoping to finish toward the end of the year. I'm also looking into traditionally publishing a high fantasy with some major mental health themes. And I'm drafting another paranormal mystery/ romance! Am I doing too much? Maybe!  

Excerpt Chapter 3

“Of course! Why didn’t I think of it before? This is perfect!” Freddie’s eyes widened—the beginnings of an idea tingled in the back of her mind. She gripped his arm,bouncing on the balls of her feet. 

“You alright?” He pulled her aside as a minotaur boy and a human tossed a football across their path.Freddie rubbed her hands together. 

“But don’t you see? That’s my story. Biased police harass innocent fae while real killer goes free. If I could break it, find the real culprit instead, I’d be published for sure!”Her mind raced through potential headlines and outlets to target. Maybe she could even be on TV.