Awakening
Release Date: 04/07/15
Entangled Teen
Summary from Goodreads:
A thrilling, futuristic sci-fi novel set in a unique and
thought-provoking world, from author Shannon Duffy.
Desiree Six (because she was born on a Friday) believes in everything the Protectorate stands for. She likes the safety and security of having her entire life planned out—her career, her mate, even the date of her death. She doesn't even think to question when Darien, her childhood friend and neighbor, is convicted of murdering his parents. They had seemed like such a loving family. But if he was convicted, then he must have done it.
Then Darien shows up in her room late one night. He has escaped from the Terrorscape—a nightmare machine used to punish all Noncompliants—and needs Desiree's help. What he tells her rocks her world to its core and makes her doubt everything she's ever been told. With this new information, will Desiree and Darien be able to escape the Protectorate before it's too late?
Desiree Six (because she was born on a Friday) believes in everything the Protectorate stands for. She likes the safety and security of having her entire life planned out—her career, her mate, even the date of her death. She doesn't even think to question when Darien, her childhood friend and neighbor, is convicted of murdering his parents. They had seemed like such a loving family. But if he was convicted, then he must have done it.
Then Darien shows up in her room late one night. He has escaped from the Terrorscape—a nightmare machine used to punish all Noncompliants—and needs Desiree's help. What he tells her rocks her world to its core and makes her doubt everything she's ever been told. With this new information, will Desiree and Darien be able to escape the Protectorate before it's too late?
Author of MG and
YA books full of adventure. I grew up on the east coast of Canada in the
province of Newfoundland and now live in Ontario. I love writing, reading,
fashion, fitness, and traveling.
What
inspired you to write your first book?
Definitely
myy son Gabriel. I wanted to write a story for him that he would love and one
where he got to be the hero of the story.
Do you have
a specific writing style?
I’m
sort of between a planner and a pantser. I like to do a rough outline and then
think it through in my head like a movie, jotting notes as I go. And then when
I’m in the writing process I need quiet. Oh, and lots of coffee.
Do you
recall how your interest in writing originated?
Yes,
it was my high school English teacher Mr. Rowsell. He definitely had a huge
impact on me. I really took an interest in creative writing and wanted to
impress him. When he read some of my things aloud in class, I was hooked. He
was an amazing teacher and influence on me.
Do you have
any advice for other writers?
Read
a lot, make other writer friends who you can exchange your work with, and don’t
give up if it’s something you really love.
Do you have
anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
Thank
you sooo much for reading my story and I really hope you enjoyed it! Readers
are the best kinds of people, aren’t they? J
What genre
do you consider your book(s)?
Sci-fi
and dystopian mix I would say.
While you
were writing, did you ever feel as if you were one of the characters?
I always try to put myself straight into the
character’s heads. I need to feel what they’re feeling to try to make my words
feel authentic.
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