Author Interview – Sunayna Prasad – elementary fantasy
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Book Title: The Frights of Fiji (Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions, Book 1) by Sunayna Prasad
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 136 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Amazon KDP
Release date: October 2018
Content Rating: G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever.
A world of magic and adventure awaits…
Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a message appears in the raindrops on the window that will change everything.
“Your life will never be the same again, as magic will interfere.”
Before long, Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers. Suddenly hurled into a world of wizardry filled with fantastical beasts and marvelous technology beyond her wildest imagination, Alyssa must defeat Master Beau if she ever wants to get home again. But Master Beau will stop at nothing, including using Alyssa’s friends, to ensure he is triumphant.
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Author Interview – Sunayna Prasad
When did you first know you wanted to be an author?
When I was about 16. A childhood imagination character hit my mind. So, I wrote a story about her. I wanted to publish it, despite how others told me that it wasn’t good enough. And they were right. So, I took that book off the market.
When you are not writing, what other hats do you wear? What do you do for fun?
Blogging, especially about movies. I have a movie blog in which I publish posts regularly. I now consider watching and reviewing movies to be a hobby. I also like to draw and produce art, although I haven’t been doing it for a while.
What is your favorite genre to read? What about that genre draws you?
I love the fantasy genre. I especially want to read more modern fantasy books.
What is your vacation destination? Why?
Universal Studios. They have awesome rides. I would especially like to visit the Harry Potter theme park.
Who did you have in mind as you wrote the book?
No one really. I did have inspiration for some of the characters’ traits from real people I knew.
As a former K-12 school librarian I have to ask – what is your favorite children’s book?
There are too many to count. But if I were to pick one, it would be Are You My Mother? By P.D. Eastman. I think it’s cute.
What advice would you give to a child or teen who wants to be a writer?
Take your time before you publish. Listen to others who tell you if your book isn’t good enough to be published. But continue to write as much as you desire.
Thank you so much for joining us today.
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Continue the Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions Series:
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 173 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Amazon KDP
Release date: July 2019
Format available for review: ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF)
Will send print books out: USA
Tour dates: June 10 to Jun 28, 2024
Content Rating: G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever.
History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself.
It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind for good. Or so she thought…
Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting her in trouble. Suddenly strange things are happening with disastrous effects, and if Alyssa can’t remove the magic, she will lose everything she holds dear. In order to get rid of her unwanted wizardry, Alyssa will have to boost her bravery and confidence and determine who Errol really is. But every time Alyssa uses an enchantment, Errol is one step closer to getting his flesh back and becoming alive, and he will do anything to achieve his goals…even if it means destroying Alyssa’s happiness.
Originally published in 2016 as “Wizardry Goes Wild” and “The Unruly Curse” in 2019, “A Curse of Mayhem” is book two in the exciting and suspenseful “Magical Missions” series.
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Book Title: The New Enchantress (Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions, Book 3) by Sunayna Prasad
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 175 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Amazon KDP
Release date: March 2021
Content Rating: PG: Some intense scenes and mild language.
The point of no return has come!
It’s the summer before high school and life is about to change for fourteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy. A sorcerer hexes her with everlasting powers, requiring her to become an enchantress. If she cannot learn to control her magic pronto, she will forget her loved ones and serve as the warlock’s eternal slave.
In order to control her powers, Alyssa must gain control of her emotions. With the struggles of adolescence and disasters everywhere, catastrophes are bound to happen! It’s only a matter of time before Alyssa’s world changes, for better or worse…
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Sunayna is passionate about world-building as well as fantasy and magic. She especially likes reading fantasy books as well as creating original magical creatures and other enchanted elements She also likes to blog, cook, draw, and get active.
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Great interview. This looks really good. Thanks for hosting.