AUTHOR INTERVIEW
What is the favorite book you remember as a child?It’s difficult to choose just one, but I read every book in the Goosebumps and Nancy Drew series so I’ll pick those series.
What is your favorite book today?
Again, I can’t say there is one book that I consider my favorite in the whole world—I love many books for many different reasons. East of Eden, Fahrenheit 451, A Brave New World, Of Mice and Men, Mere Christianity, and Gone With the Wind are some of my favorites.
Tell us about your current book in 10 wordsA thrilling and imaginative action-packed young adult fantasy series.
What are you reading right now?Host by Robin Cook and The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.
E-Reader or print? and why?
I personally prefer print—there’s nothing quite like the smell of a book’s pages or the feel of the paper in your hands. It’s an experience that can’t be replicated by an e-reader. Still, I listen to audiobooks and read on my Kindle for the convenience of it as often as I read paperback or hardcover books.
One book at a time or multiples?
I can’t help but read more than one at any given time. I usually have about three going at once—two ebooks or paperback/hardcovers, and one audiobook that I listen to while I drive.
Dog-ear or bookmark? (don't worry—Librarian Judith won't hold it against you—much)
Bookmark! Dog-earing isn’t the end of the world, but it does bother me J
Favorite book you've read this year?
This is such a tough question to answer! I would have to say it’s between The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and The Jester by James Patterson. They are completely different genres, but they were both captivating, can’t-put-it-down reads.ABOUT THE BOOKThe Mapkeeper and the Rise of the Wardensby Katie Cash
GENRE: Fantasy
BLURB:
A teenage girl in future North America discovers that she is heir to a magical map which transports her to another world called Praxis, where her position as Mapkeeper is held in high regard. She is expected to learn to use the map’s magic to help the creatures of Praxis defend their homeland against the dark magic of the Wardens, a group of ancient beings whose magic is stirring again after centuries of peace.
EXCERPT
“So… why you?” Luke’s question jerked her back into the moment.
“I have no idea! Apparently the map chooses its keeper. See?” She pointed to her name at the bottom right corner of the map. Her brothers seemed suspicious, but impressed. “They said the previous Mapkeeper held the position for over fifteen years! But I can’t figure out what I did to be chosen…” She trailed off. She felt as though the past day were nothing but a dream, unable to wrap her head around the possibility that this was real. She rubbed her forehead—it was all beginning to give her a pounding headache.
“So what does the Mapkeeper do, anyway?” Mack leaned in to get a closer look.
“I’m supposed to try to figure out how to read signs the map puts out; how to make the map work for me. If the people of the other world, called Praxis, need help, I guess somehow the map lets me know. And then I’m supposed to be able to use the map as a portal and do whatever they need me to. I don’t know—it’s as confusing to me as it is to you. I don’t even know if I believe it’s real. It’s crazy, right? It can’t be real.”
“I don’t like that Mr. Quincy is involved.” Luke voiced what they were all thinking. “We should tell Dad. This is all so strange.”
“Please, don’t tell anyone else!” Lucy interjected, a chill of fear creeping up her spine. “I’m not supposed to tell anyone at all, so I’m trusting you both not to tell anyone. Mr. Quincy said if I lose his trust he’ll move me to the Capital!” A knot formed in her stomach.
“Don’t worry Lucy, I won’t tell a soul.” Luke met her gaze.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Katie Cash was born in 1989 in Canberra, Australia. Her parents' jobs took Katie and her five brothers to many different places growing up before they settled in San Diego, CA.Following high school, Katie accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, and in 2011 graduated with honors, earning a bachelor’s of science degree in oceanography. At the Naval Academy, she was a member of the Division One cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams. She served as captain of the cross country team her senior year.
Upon graduating, she reported to her first duty station aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) in San Diego, where she led 78 Sailors in Engineering Department. Follow-on assignments included USS Essex (LHD-2) where she was the Assistant Training Officer and USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) where she led 72 Sailors in Operations Department. She then transitioned to the Navy Meteorology community and began her next assignment working in Navy Special Warfare.
Katie began writing the Mapkeeper series in 2013, but completed the bulk of draft one in 2014 while out to sea aboard USS Carl Vinson. She finished book one in mid-2015 and is currently embroiled in the process of writing book two of the series.
Katie's short stories have been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just Us Girls, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive, and The Log Magazine.
Katie lives in San Diego with her husband and their cat.
Website: http://www.katiecashwriting.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_katiecash
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiecashwriting?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
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