It’s hump day here at Bad Moon Rising, so I’m hoping today’s interview will give you that extra boost you need to make it through the week. Most of these authors have had strong opinions on candy apples or candy corn, but not this one. Don’t make her choose. Welcome, Deby Fredericks!
Have you ever had a tarot reading?
Yes, at one time I did them myself. I found that the cards “told” me things I didn’t want to hear, so I trusted them. These days, I’m not as worried about my future, so I haven’t read for a while.
Candy apple or candy corn?
Yes please. Oh, I was supposed to choose one? Then with the candy apples I could kid myself that I was eating something nutritious along with the delicious-but-sticky caramel.
Do you ever see figures in your peripheral vision?
Sort of. There’s a window where I sit to read, and a fence post just outside. I often think there’s a person standing there, but when I look, it’s just the fence post. So I know it’s an optical illusion caused by the window screen.
If you decided to write a spin-off of a side character, who would you choose?
In my Minstrels of Skaythe series, there is a group of mages who each feature in their own volume, so in a way, the whole thing is a spin-off. However, if I had to do a completely separate side project, it would probably feature Cylass and some of his adventures before he had to be rescued by Tisha.
How do you celebrate when you finish writing a book?
My routine is that I have to get some writing done before I can play video games, so when I’ve finished a project, I get more time to play video games! This lasts maybe two days, and then it’s back to revision, submitting, social media, etc.
What are you working on now?
I have an ongoing novella series, Minstrels of Skaythe. Dancer in the Grove of Ghosts is part of it. There’s one more volume to go, so that’s what I’m focused on.
“He’s dead. He just doesn’t know it yet.”
Mortally wounded, Cylass is abandoned on the battlefield by comrades who would just as soon have him out of the way. But as he waits for death, a strange savior appears. The dancer, Tisha, heals him with her forbidden magic, but also draws the wrath of his cruel former lord.
Soon guardsman and renegade mage are on the run. Will Cylass help Tisha, as she helped him? Or will he do the smart thing, and turn her over to the vicious Count Ar-Dayne?
Purchase Links
ISBNs
Epub 978-0-9977807-9-6
D2D: https://draft2digital.com/book/496360
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZXLHC62
Mobi 978-1-7339227-2-2
About the Author
Deby Fredericks has been a writer all her life, but thought of it as just a fun hobby until the late 1990s. She made her first sale, a children’s poem, in 2000.
Fredericks has six fantasy novels out through two small presses. More recently, she self-publishes her fantasy novellas and novelettes, bringing her to 14 books in all. Her latest is The Minstrels of Skaythe. Her short work has been published in Andromeda Spaceways and selected anthologies.
In addition, she writes for children as Lucy D. Ford. Her children’s stories and poems have appeared in magazines such as Boys’ Life, Babybug, Ladybug, and a few anthologies. In the past, she served as Regional Advisor for the Inland Northwest Region of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, International (SCBWI).
Social Media
Blog: https://wyrmflight.wordpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDebyFredericks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebyFredericks
Good interview, and I love that cover.
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So do I, Craig – it goes well with the first in the series
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Thanks, Craig!
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Fun interview. Love the candy corn/candy apple answer. (I can relate, although I had to pretend it was caramel apples.) Wishing Deby all the best.
Thanks, Teri.
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I like dipping apple slices in caramel, but always preferred candy apples over caramel. Weird, I know.
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The toss up between candy corn and a caramel apple is always a hard one for me, too.
Another fun BMR interview. Congrats to Deby!
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Not for me. While I love the fall colors of candy corn, I don’t care for the taste. Sure have used them as decorations for Halloween desserts, though!
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I do see them making great decorations in desserts!
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Glad you liked it.
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I’ve never had candy corn pull out a filling like a candy apple once did. Fun interview, ladies!
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I’ve eaten my share of candy apples, but fortunately I never lost a filling. Probably would have been worth it, lol.
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Thanks, I once made the mistake of biting into a caramel apple with braces on.
Just once, you know…
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And yet another new (to me) author to meet and enjoy reading about. Thanks, Teri! And thanks Deby for an entertaining and interesting post. Will be heading to Amazon later to check out your books!
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It’s kind of like a meet and greet around here, Marcia!
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That’s great to hear, thanks!
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Another wonderful author spotlight, Teri. I am not familiar with this author, so it was great to learn more about her. Congrats to Deby!
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Thanks for coming by to meet Deby, Jan!
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Thanks, I appreciate it.
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Wonderful interview! Nice to “meet” another new author. 🙂
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Happy to introduce you to Deby, Sue!
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It’s good to see Fredericks on Bad Moon Rising. She’s a talented storyteller!
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I think this is her second time? Hoping to host her again next year!
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I always have a great time!
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Awww, thank you!
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Congrats and good luck Deby. Another great addition to BMR Teri!!
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Thanks, Misty!
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Hey, if you want both the candy corn and the apple, go ahead and have both. I won’t judge. 😉
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There is no judgment at BMR, lol. Thanks, Tori!
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Can I dip the wet caramel apple into the caramel corn, maybe?
That might be a bit much even for a sweet-tooth like mine!
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If that’s what you want to do. Go for it. 😉
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I used to read Tarot cards, too, until people’s reactions (that the cards were hitting very close to the truth) started freaking me out. That was my first year of college and I haven’t touched them since. Great answers ❤️
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I had an experience myself with them at college, Tessa. I had mine read and I really freaked out the reader. She refused to continue the reading.
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If you had gone to Univ of Delaware, I would wonder if the was you across from me. Lol. The whole six degrees of separation thing. 😂
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Nope – West Virginia University. But that would have been a huge coincidence!
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Especially when reading for yourself, it’s easy to hear what you want to hear, when often the answers are not clear until later.
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A fun interview, Deby and Teri. I loved the answer of “an optical illusion.” ❤
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Maybe they are….or not, mwah haha!
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Oh no, it’s real!
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In my case it’s a real… optical illusion.
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After my dad passed away, I almost thought he showed up!!
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I enjoyed Deby’s responses. Best wishes to her and thanks, Teri.
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Glad you stopped by, John!
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😁
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Thanks, John.
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Great answer about the candy corn/candy apples. Why should you have to choose?
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I guess the caramel corn is easier to take along in a bag, where the apple is pretty sticky and gets on things. You kind of have to eat it with napkins in hand.
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I love this book, not to mention the whole series. I wrote a review of it that appears on both Goodreads and Amazon. I also quote the book, and mention the Minstrels of Skathe series, in my just-released roleplaying supplement *GURPS Fantasy Folk: Elves* (link at my name).
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Glad you liked it!
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Deby, I love magic and ghost stories! Sounds great.
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Thanks, Paula!
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Lovely to meet Deby, and I loved the answers!
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Glad you enjoyed the interview, Alex!
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Hi Teri, nice to meet Deby. I’m just the opposite, I would not eat candy apples or the sweet corn. They are both much to sweet for me.
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I was never a fan of candy corn, but loved candy apples when I was a kid. I couldn’t tell you the last time I ate one, though. Would probably lose a filling if I tried them now.
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You gave me chills thinking about the window where you read. HELL NO! I would not read there ever again, LOL. Great interview, Deby and hope you continue to be so creative!
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