1. Please tell us about yourself.
Hello! My name is Jessica Therrien. I’m the author of the YA paranormal series, CHILDREN OF THE GODS. I'm a mommy to a super cute 2-year-old and a chubby wubby baby boy. My days are spent taking care of my munchkins and writing, most likely in my pajamas.
2. Please tell us about your latest work.
REDEMPTION is the 3rd and final book in my series. Here is the jacket blurb:
Lead Council member, Christoph, is dead by Elyse’s hand, and Descendants have begun to emerge, exposing their secret to the world. Some see this as the prophecy come to fruition, but the prophecy caries a heavy consequence. It was never meant to be as peaceful as most had hoped.
Humans and Descendants struggle to live together in a world that isn’t ready for such a change. America is divided. Those who glorify the supernatural race believe Descendants truly are the gods they claim relation to. Others see them as a threat.
When Elyse gives birth to the next generation oracle, she sees one final vision—war. The destruction of the country’s major cities, and the end of America as we know it.
After her daughter is born, Elyse finds herself without the ability she needs to predict the future. Desperate to save the world from such conflict, she puts her faith in the hope that Descendants are the key to survival. After all, they have the power to supply a broken society with the means to survive.
Only from the ashes can a new world be born.
3. What drew you to writing YA paranormal?
When the YA craze began I read through everything I could get my hands on. It was early on (I’m not sure there was even a YA section in B&N), so I was having trouble finding the next “IT” book. I got frustrated and decided I would just write it.
4. How do you manage to write while caring for two small children?
HA!! I don’t know! The zombie-writer in me takes over at night, lol!
5. Of all the stories you’ve written, which one is your favorite and why?
I think it’s always the latest thing I’ve written (so in this case, REDEMPTION). I feel like with each book I’ve matured as a writer, so looking back sometimes makes me cringe. I see all the imperfections and flaws in my writing style.
6. Do you write in any other genres? If so, which ones? If not, what would you like to try?
I’m writing a pretty heavy adult novel right now…I’m not sure which genre yet, but it’s a personal story that is very close to me.
7. Who are your favorite authors and why do you admire them?
Well, JK Rowling, of course. She had an amazing ability to captivate readers of all ages.
I also really love Moira Young (author of Dustlands). Kat Ross is a new favorite of mine.
On a more literary level, Zora Neale Hurston is amazing. I could go on and on…
8. What’s one of the goals you hope to achieve with your writing?
Just to continue to enjoy the process. My publisher had me on a pretty tight deadline with UPRISING (Book #2) and it wasn’t much fun.
9. What’s something people wouldn’t be able to guess about you just by looking at you?
I can speak Mandarin Chinese. I lived in Taiwan for a year and majored in Asian Studies.
About The Author
JESSICA THERRIEN spent most of her life in the small town of Chilcoot, California, high up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In this town of nearly 100 residents, with no streetlights or grocery stores, there was little to do but find ways to be creative. Her mother, the local English teacher, inspired her to do all things artistic, and ultimately instilled in her a love for language. Jessica currently lives in Southern California with her husband and their two children.
You can visit her online at
www.jessicatherrien.com
Lead Council member, Christoph, is dead by Elyse’s hand, and Descendants
have begun to emerge, exposing their secret to the world. Some see this as the
prophecy come to fruition, but the prophecy caries a heavy consequence. It was
never meant to be as peaceful as most had hoped.Humans and Descendants struggle to live together in a world that isn’t ready for such a change. America is divided. Those who glorify the supernatural race believe Descendants truly are the gods they claim relation to. Others see them as a threat.
When Elyse gives birth to the next generation oracle, she sees one final vision—war. The destruction of the country’s major cities, and the end of America as we know it.
After her daughter is born, Elyse finds herself without the ability she needs to predict the future. Desperate to save the world from such conflict, she puts her faith in the hope that Descendants are the key to survival. After all, they have the power to supply a broken society with the means to survive.
Only from the ashes can a new world be born.
GOODREADS | AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE (Links available soon)
Elyse’s Story…
OPPRESSION (Book #1)
UPRISING (Book #2)
REDEMPTION (Book #3)
The Children of the Gods Series
3 comments:
I think with a trilogy, the third book is always the author's favorite. (Or at least it should be since it's the payoff the fans have been waiting for.)
You write at your own pace now, Jessica. Enjoy!
I think ESPECIALLY when you have young children you have to write. How else do you survive?
Thanks for having me on your blog!! Also, thanks for stopping by, Alex & Crystal :)
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