Author Profile:
Name: R. E. Sheahan
Books Published: Storm of Arranon (Storm of Arranon #1) and Fire and Ice (Storm of Arranon #2)
Where to find the book: Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Goodreads
Where to find the author: resheahan.com, Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter
Books Published: Storm of Arranon (Storm of Arranon #1) and Fire and Ice (Storm of Arranon #2)
Where to find the book: Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Goodreads
Where to find the author: resheahan.com, Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter
Quick Bio:
Robynn E. Sheahan lives in the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest. She started to dabble in writing while working as a Paramedic/Firefighter in Northern California. Her debut novel Storm of Arranon was published in 2011. To find out more about R. E. Sheahan and her books visit her website.
Robynn E. Sheahan lives in the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest. She started to dabble in writing while working as a Paramedic/Firefighter in Northern California. Her debut novel Storm of Arranon was published in 2011. To find out more about R. E. Sheahan and her books visit her website.
Interview:
Hi Robynn, thanks for joining me today.
Hello Morgan! Thanks for inviting me.
Q: Where did you come up with the idea for Storm of Arranon?
A: Wow! Good question, and a little complex! But here goes. I guess you can
say it started with Star Wars fan fiction. Yep. Star Wars. I love the simple good vs evil story, the action, the sense of adventure, Luke’s innocence, his uncertainty in his power, and ultimately his courage in those stories. I ended
up with a manuscript and decided to let an editor see it. His first question was, “Why don’t you write your own story, with your characters, on your worlds?”
So I did.
Q: When did you decide you wanted to start writing?
A: As a kid, I wrote stories about horses and dogs. Later, much later, I wrote newspaper articles. During this time, I read, several books a week. I worked as a Firefighter/Paramedic and actually had time to read. Firefighting is ninety-nine percent boredom and one percent adrenaline rush! When I moved to a ranch and worked outside all day, I switched to audio books. Some were not so good. At night, while waiting for lambs to be born, I decided to see if I could do any better, and started writing. When my characters, especially one, demanded I tell their story about their worlds, I got serious about my writing.
Q: Storm of Arranon was released January 2011, how long did it take you to write it starting from the beginning of the first draft until the final manuscript was published?
A: Well, if you count the manuscript written with my protagonist and the
Star Wars characters, then the rewrite to my own worlds and people, rewriting
again to delete 200 pages of back story, (necessary for me, but not the book), I
guess about three years. I’m finding it much easier, and faster now. I rough out
a story during NaNoWriMo every year, and have a finished book in about seven
months.
Q: Which character would you most like to meet in real life? Which would you least like to meet?
A: That’s easy. I’d most like to meet Cale—General Cale Athru. He’s powerful, intelligent, yet very peaceful, and gentle in his manner.
The least I’d like to meet would be the Shifters. I know, they are a species, but they kind of have a hive mentality. I really wouldn’t want to meet up with even a single Shifter.
Q: Do you form an emotional attachment to your characters?
A: Yes. I cried at the end of Storm of Arranon when a certain character died. Every time I re-read that part, I still cry! Even the evil characters have some redeeming qualities and I always hope they will change their ways. Hmmm?!
Q: What is the most interesting
question you’ve been asked about the
book?
A: I don’t know if this would be considered a question about the book, but when people read my work, they shake their heads and ask me about my imagination, about what is going on inside my head. Always makes me laugh. It’s just who I am!
Q: Are you working on anything
right now?
A: Yes! Book three in the series, Storm of Arranon-Allies and Enemies, is nearing completion. I hope to have it published this fall!
Showcase Question:
Finnish the sentence: Mr. Magoo, Quincy to his friends, recently retired to the Sunny View Home for nearsighted millionaires. In his steadfast refusal to admit his eyesight may not be what it once was, Quincy allowed a mother skunk with her four babies to move in with him, thinking she was a cat and her young were kittens. This happy mistake made it easy for the police to find two burglars by their, uh . . . scent after they attempted to rob the intrepid Mr.
Magoo.
And for the finale, can you share a teaser from your current work?
I would love to! This is from the third book in the series, Storm of Arranon-Allies and Enemies.
Jaer drifted between reality and dream. Distant shouts echoed down the murky corridor, summoning consciousness to a present he did not comprehend. Hurried boot steps reverberated on stone. Hands fumbled over him, opening his jacket to reveal his injury. The pressure and warmth of Zander’s touch remained.
“Jaer! Can you hear me? Jaer! You’re going to be all right. Stay with me!” The strident demand filtered down to Jaer as if from a great height.
Aven. My little brother. I recognize his voice, but it is different. The timbre of a man, not a boy. Why is he here? Where is here? Think. I know these answers.
Jaer’s thoughts became difficult to keep in order. Memories as a young boy mingled with his Anbas training.
I am an Anbas Warrior.
A sense of pride at this accomplishment rushed through him. Being an Anbas Warrior was all he ever wanted, all he needed, except for . . .
An image formed in his mind—a young woman with long curly red hair, a fair complexion, and startling ice blue eyes. His heart ached at the sight of her. She smiled and the darkness surrounding him was eclipsed with a brilliant light.
Jaer’s thoughts tumbled, slipping away, and the vision vanished. Wings of unconsciousness spirited him away, and Jaer forgot . . .
Everything.
Thanks again Robynn, I really appreciate you doing this interview and giving me a copy of your book to read. Have an awesome day!
Thank you, Morgan! This was great fun!
Hi Robynn, thanks for joining me today.
Hello Morgan! Thanks for inviting me.
Q: Where did you come up with the idea for Storm of Arranon?
A: Wow! Good question, and a little complex! But here goes. I guess you can
say it started with Star Wars fan fiction. Yep. Star Wars. I love the simple good vs evil story, the action, the sense of adventure, Luke’s innocence, his uncertainty in his power, and ultimately his courage in those stories. I ended
up with a manuscript and decided to let an editor see it. His first question was, “Why don’t you write your own story, with your characters, on your worlds?”
So I did.
Q: When did you decide you wanted to start writing?
A: As a kid, I wrote stories about horses and dogs. Later, much later, I wrote newspaper articles. During this time, I read, several books a week. I worked as a Firefighter/Paramedic and actually had time to read. Firefighting is ninety-nine percent boredom and one percent adrenaline rush! When I moved to a ranch and worked outside all day, I switched to audio books. Some were not so good. At night, while waiting for lambs to be born, I decided to see if I could do any better, and started writing. When my characters, especially one, demanded I tell their story about their worlds, I got serious about my writing.
Q: Storm of Arranon was released January 2011, how long did it take you to write it starting from the beginning of the first draft until the final manuscript was published?
A: Well, if you count the manuscript written with my protagonist and the
Star Wars characters, then the rewrite to my own worlds and people, rewriting
again to delete 200 pages of back story, (necessary for me, but not the book), I
guess about three years. I’m finding it much easier, and faster now. I rough out
a story during NaNoWriMo every year, and have a finished book in about seven
months.
Q: Which character would you most like to meet in real life? Which would you least like to meet?
A: That’s easy. I’d most like to meet Cale—General Cale Athru. He’s powerful, intelligent, yet very peaceful, and gentle in his manner.
The least I’d like to meet would be the Shifters. I know, they are a species, but they kind of have a hive mentality. I really wouldn’t want to meet up with even a single Shifter.
Q: Do you form an emotional attachment to your characters?
A: Yes. I cried at the end of Storm of Arranon when a certain character died. Every time I re-read that part, I still cry! Even the evil characters have some redeeming qualities and I always hope they will change their ways. Hmmm?!
Q: What is the most interesting
question you’ve been asked about the
book?
A: I don’t know if this would be considered a question about the book, but when people read my work, they shake their heads and ask me about my imagination, about what is going on inside my head. Always makes me laugh. It’s just who I am!
Q: Are you working on anything
right now?
A: Yes! Book three in the series, Storm of Arranon-Allies and Enemies, is nearing completion. I hope to have it published this fall!
Showcase Question:
Finnish the sentence: Mr. Magoo, Quincy to his friends, recently retired to the Sunny View Home for nearsighted millionaires. In his steadfast refusal to admit his eyesight may not be what it once was, Quincy allowed a mother skunk with her four babies to move in with him, thinking she was a cat and her young were kittens. This happy mistake made it easy for the police to find two burglars by their, uh . . . scent after they attempted to rob the intrepid Mr.
Magoo.
And for the finale, can you share a teaser from your current work?
I would love to! This is from the third book in the series, Storm of Arranon-Allies and Enemies.
Jaer drifted between reality and dream. Distant shouts echoed down the murky corridor, summoning consciousness to a present he did not comprehend. Hurried boot steps reverberated on stone. Hands fumbled over him, opening his jacket to reveal his injury. The pressure and warmth of Zander’s touch remained.
“Jaer! Can you hear me? Jaer! You’re going to be all right. Stay with me!” The strident demand filtered down to Jaer as if from a great height.
Aven. My little brother. I recognize his voice, but it is different. The timbre of a man, not a boy. Why is he here? Where is here? Think. I know these answers.
Jaer’s thoughts became difficult to keep in order. Memories as a young boy mingled with his Anbas training.
I am an Anbas Warrior.
A sense of pride at this accomplishment rushed through him. Being an Anbas Warrior was all he ever wanted, all he needed, except for . . .
An image formed in his mind—a young woman with long curly red hair, a fair complexion, and startling ice blue eyes. His heart ached at the sight of her. She smiled and the darkness surrounding him was eclipsed with a brilliant light.
Jaer’s thoughts tumbled, slipping away, and the vision vanished. Wings of unconsciousness spirited him away, and Jaer forgot . . .
Everything.
Thanks again Robynn, I really appreciate you doing this interview and giving me a copy of your book to read. Have an awesome day!
Thank you, Morgan! This was great fun!