#BadMoonRising Heir of Ashes (Roxanne Fosch Files #1) by Jina S. Bazzar #YA #paranormal

On By Teri PolenIn Bad Moon Rising

Happy Hump Day! This is the first appearance for today’s author at Bad Moon Rising, but you may have run into her around the blogosphere. Choosing between sleeping in a coffin or spending the night in a haunted house didn’t take her long – she’s convinced her house may already be haunted. Welcome Jina S. Bazzar!

One lucky random commenter will win an ebook copy of Heir of Ashes! This post will be updated with the winner on Friday.

The winner of Heir of Ashes ebook is Mae Clair!

Would you rather sleep in a coffin for one night or spend the night in a haunted house?

A night in a haunted house. I’m claustrophobic (confined spaces give me the heebies), so, send me the ghosts and ghouls. I’ll confess, however, I’ve only been to a haunted house once, when I was eight or nine, and it left an impression. I remember my brother mocking me when I came out the other end, face pale, hair standing at attention, Einstein style. However, if we’re being a little superstitious and we’re not talking about the haunted house that arrives with the carnival, then I’d say I’m already living in a haunted house. I can swear, on multiple occasions, hearing voices that aren’t there, smelling tobacco, perfume, or even cooking, when I’m alone, or when no one’s said anything. And I’m not counting all the noises that start after midnight – and I’m sane-ish, so… those ghosts are real.

Has a movie or book scared you so much you couldn’t sleep?  Which one?

Arachnophobia. I was a kid when I watched the movie, and again, it left a strong impression. To this day, I’m afraid of spiders. If I have a nightmare, you can bet there’ll be a spider in there. If someone says there’s a big, hairy spider somewhere close, I get this cold swoosh in my belly, before I run like hell in the opposite direction.

Would you rather put your hand in a box and feel something slimy or furry?

Hmm. I’m assuming by furry, you don’t mean a teddy bear. Most mammals are furry – cats, dogs, rats… black bears, cows. On the other hand, slimy things are mostly cold-blooded– snakes, lizards, frogs… can you see the hair standing at attention? I’d go for the furry. And just fyi, I’ve played with plenty of frogs and lizards as a kid (my kids aren’t allowed, however).

If you had to give up snacks or drinks during writing sessions, which would be more difficult?

If I’m writing, I’m doing neither. The drink and the snacks come in handy when I need to close my eyes and think. Snacks help distract, however, and sometimes I completely lose my train of thought while munching, unless I’m going over what I wrote. If I want to ponder the next steps, then you can bet there’ll be a cup of hot coffee near. So, I’ll give up the snacks – with a lot of regret, because, c’mon, junk food is the best.

Do you write to music?

Again, music is distracting. Consider this, you’re deep into a scene when a song you love starts. Don’t you pause to listen? I do, and there goes all my focus.  But, when I finish a chapter or  get stuck on a small subplot that needs to connect with something I want written a few scenes down the road, I  put on headphones, climb on my bike and let the music  (often very loud) pound while my mind works out through the scenes. If I’ve already exercised, I might bake something, also with the company of very loud music.

Which comes first for you – plot or characters?

Main characters first, overall plot next. When I begin to write, I have two things in mind: the main character, what he/she will be, and the broad stroke of the plot (I.e., A woman with powerful abilities and a cross-country quest, as it happened in Heir of Ashes. From there, I do the pantsing routine: I let my mc lead my train of thought while my fingers pound away, adding the subplots, action, adventure, humor, some thrilling aspects, secondary characters, all while building scenes to reach that overall plot.

At the age of twelve, Roxanne Fosch had a perfectly normal life. By the time she was twenty-two, she was being hunted.

After being trapped for years in the clutches of the Paranormal Scientists Society, Roxanne escapes and sets on a dangerous quest for the truth. 

Hunted by scientists keen to exploit her extraordinary abilities, and dangerous factions whose plans she cannot fathom, Roxanne discovers a shocking secret about her past. But is everything she’s ever known a lie?

Praise:

★★★★★ – “Fast-paced action with elements of paranormal and a strong, vibrant female main character. An exciting debut by a promising new author.”

★★★★★ – “If you love the Sookie Stackhouse Mysteries or the TV show Supernatural, I highly recommend this book. This is a YA paranormal / sci-fi story full of non-stop action, unpredictable plot twists and mysteries that will keep you turning the pages.”

Purchase Link

Amazon global link: http://mybook.to/HeirOfAshes

Author Bio

A wanderer in this vast world, I’m just another body with a passion for the written word. There’s no boundary I can’t cross, no limit I can’t push; my mind is my passport, my thoughts my mode of transportation. I’ve travelled to many planets, seen plenty of civilizations, old and new, both in this galaxy and others.

On this earth, my name is Jina S. Bazzar. I’m a freelance writer, a blogger, a mother, a baker, a chocolate fiend, a coffee enthusiast, and sometimes a poet– but those are only informal titles. I have many traits, some contradictory, others complimentary, depending on the circumstance. If I were to ever describe myself, I’d say I’m a pragmatic idealist, a sarcastic cynic, a curious adventurer, a joker, and upon occasion, a cautious realist.

Like most writers out there, my love of books began at a young age, with comic books and alphabet poetry two of my favorite and earliest memories. Growing up, I wasn’t an awkward kid, and I didn’t prefer books to people. Unlike most authors, I never aspired to write a book, never enjoyed writing essays, and although I had intended to one day become a surgeon, my first attempt at creative writing happened during my senior year in high school, a pastime project that wasted plenty of A4 papers and the ink of multi-colored pens. The story had an Indiana Jones theme with a touch of humor, and I was nowhere near finished when patience ran out and those few thousand words were tucked in some dusty drawer and forgotten, taking a backseat to finals and SATs.

Soon after graduation I developed a chronic disease that caused gradual vision loss. Dreams of med school were put on hold for ‘a later’ time, and eventually, I became blind and med school was no longer an option. Reading also became just a fond memory, and writing not even that.

Until I learned about screen readers. I picked up reading with vengeance, but soon realized it was no longer enough, and so I started writing, this time with an aim to pursue a career. Heir of Ashes is my debut novel, a creation born from my love of anything fairy, of action-packed stories and a touch of romance. I was born and raised in a quiet, small town in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I’ve had a happy and fulfilling childhood. I literally played in the middle of the street, climbed tall trees and hiked worn trails, biked to the top of mountains to have picnics, swam in small lakes with murky water, surrounded by wild flowers. I’ve played pranks on cranky neighbors, cried over lost pets and climbed electric poles when no one was watching.

When I’m not writing or networking on social media, you can find me in the kitchen, listening to loud music while baking (often misshapen) goodies, or cooking favorite dishes and adding new touches to them. My inspiration comes from most anything, a discussion, a friend, an animal or plant, events, memories, music, etc.

Social Media

Blog: www.authorsinspirations.wordpress.com

Twitter: @Jina_Bazzar

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jina-bazzar-b4a08967/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jina-S-Bazzar/e/B07B2989VT/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17738345.Jina_S_Bazzar

41 thoughts on “#BadMoonRising Heir of Ashes (Roxanne Fosch Files #1) by Jina S. Bazzar #YA #paranormal”

  1. Very weird about all those occurrences in Jina’s present house. I think I’d be a bit freaked out! And I have to admit I’m not a fan of spiders either.
    Wonderful to see Jina here on Bad Moon Rising, Teri. Another fun interview!

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    1. Isn’t it? Some folks might decide it’s time to put up the For Sale sign, lol. Spiders don’t bother me – if I see any in the house, I’ll catch them and free them into the wild. With my youngest son, we can’t even say the word around him, lol.

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  6. Spiders in movies I can handle, but real life spiders… Not so much. I’m not scared of them, it’s just that spiders and insects are the one area where I’m – as my Mam puts it, “Actually a proper girl,” and I’d rather stay away from them. The further the better. I don’t want anything bad to happen to the spiders. I just don’t want them anywhere near me.

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    1. “Actually a proper girl” – I had a good laugh at that, Tori! I’ve never been afraid of them either – snakes are a different story entirely. It’s just kind of freaky how they don’t have legs.

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      1. Glad I gave you a chuckle. It’s true though. I’m not very girly most of the time, so she likes to point out that at least I am when it comes to bugs and spiders getting too close to me.

        Oh, I’m fine with snakes. I’ve even cuddled snakes before. Can’t deal with feeding them, since they tend to eat my squeaky friends (I love rodents) but don’t have a problem with them in general. No legs doesn’t seem to be an issue for me. It’s things with more than four legs I have issues with.

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  7. Very interesting post, Jina. Especially your haunted house and your description of yourself as “sane-ish.” (I can identify with that. 😀 ) Your book sounds interesting as well, and I’m adding it to my TBR pile.

    Nice to “meet” Jina, Teri, and great post, you two. Sharing! 🙂

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  8. Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
    Head on over to Teri Polen’s Bad Moon Rising post for today, folks. It features Jina Bazzar and her book, Heir of Ashes. This one sounds super interesting to me, and I know some of you will want to check it out, as well. And please remember to share with all your social media buddies, so they can find out about it, too. Thanks, and thanks again, Teri, for another in your wonderful October series! SO enjoying them! 🙂

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  10. I remember when I was a kid that one of the houses I lived in was haunted but they were nice ghosts. They just liked to turn on music and play with peoples hair. I HATE spiders. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Arachnophobia and while I would probably be a little freaked out seeing them I think I could deal with them in a movie in person however is a completely different story. Most of the time if I see a spider I make my husband kill it. Great to see Jina here Teri!! Heir of Lies was a great read as was the rest of the series.

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  15. alexcraigie

    Really enjoyed this interview. I have a proper phobia about spiders. Someone once told me that those afraid of spiders can cope with mice, and vice versa – I’m fine with mice, one of my daughters is the opposite. We make a good team…

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  16. You called yourself a “pragmatic idealist.” I’ve called myself that for years, and frankly thought I had invented the phrase. So I looked it up, and found out I didn’t. Oops. Thanks for your story!

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