Rebecca Newton and the Last Oracle by Mario Routi Release Date: April 4th, 2015
Publishers: Oak Tree Press, UK
Genre: YA Fantasy
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rebecca’s life is about to change!
In the beginning, the ancient Gods created not just the earth. They also created three other worlds: the Elysian Fields, a paradise where they themselves live; Tartarus, the dark world of demons and Titans, ruled over by the ancient deity Cronus; and finally the Land of the White Sun, where all the heroes and creatures of myth dwell – Centaurs and Minotaurs, Cyclopes and Gorgons, Amazons and flying horses! In this land the Creator planted the Sacred Flame, the Cosmic Source that keeps the universe in balance and must be protected from the Dark monsters and Evil Gods who desire to seize it, in order to destroy all the worlds.
Hearing that Rebecca is charismatic, Turgoth, ruler of the kingdom of Beast, arranges for her abduction. When the two of them come face to face, they realise that there is a strange bond between them and their destinies become entwined forever. But although they start to share deep feelings for each other, they are doomed to fight on opposite sides...
Rebecca Newton and the Sacred Flame is a tale of epic wars, grand passions, mythical creatures and ancient Gods – an adventure story which reaches to the core of what we mean when we speak of “Good” and “Evil”.
In the beginning, the ancient Gods created not just the earth. They also created three other worlds: the Elysian Fields, a paradise where they themselves live; Tartarus, the dark world of demons and Titans, ruled over by the ancient deity Cronus; and finally the Land of the White Sun, where all the heroes and creatures of myth dwell – Centaurs and Minotaurs, Cyclopes and Gorgons, Amazons and flying horses! In this land the Creator planted the Sacred Flame, the Cosmic Source that keeps the universe in balance and must be protected from the Dark monsters and Evil Gods who desire to seize it, in order to destroy all the worlds.
Hearing that Rebecca is charismatic, Turgoth, ruler of the kingdom of Beast, arranges for her abduction. When the two of them come face to face, they realise that there is a strange bond between them and their destinies become entwined forever. But although they start to share deep feelings for each other, they are doomed to fight on opposite sides...
Rebecca Newton and the Sacred Flame is a tale of epic wars, grand passions, mythical creatures and ancient Gods – an adventure story which reaches to the core of what we mean when we speak of “Good” and “Evil”.
To celebrate the release of his second YA fantasy, Rebecca Newton and the Scared Flame with have author Mario Routi here with us today who will be answering a few of our questions;
1) How did you come with the idea for the series?
I’d wanted to write the series for a few years. Several paranormal experiences turned the flame on, but one of these was a chance encounter with an old man in a restaurant many years ago. He read my first adult book, Orizon, also based in world of Rebecca Newton, and claimed that the place was real and that he’d been there! As well as that, a life-long love of fantasy fiction inspired me to pick up my pen and give this series a go.
2) How long does it take to you to write a book?
It takes me about a year to write a book. I make a rough mapping for the plot – where I want the story to go, end up and how I want my characters to behave. Once I get started, however, I let myself relax and let the story go where it pleases, all the while checking back that I’m keeping to the rough ‘map’.
3) Which was the most challenging thing about this book to write?
I think the most tricky thing is to keep a good balance between description and action. I love writing both, but you need the right balance to keep the story moving but give it life.
4) Do you have a favourite character from the book?
Rebecca is of course my little girl, but I see a lot of myself in Turgoth.
5) Do you have a favourite quote from the book?
I do! It’s short, but to the point! ‘Souls are immortal!’
6) Whatʼs next for you?
I'm currently on the 3rd book of the Rebecca Newton Saga. Once that's done, I guess there will be another Mythical Epic Fantasy – watch this space!
I’d wanted to write the series for a few years. Several paranormal experiences turned the flame on, but one of these was a chance encounter with an old man in a restaurant many years ago. He read my first adult book, Orizon, also based in world of Rebecca Newton, and claimed that the place was real and that he’d been there! As well as that, a life-long love of fantasy fiction inspired me to pick up my pen and give this series a go.
2) How long does it take to you to write a book?
It takes me about a year to write a book. I make a rough mapping for the plot – where I want the story to go, end up and how I want my characters to behave. Once I get started, however, I let myself relax and let the story go where it pleases, all the while checking back that I’m keeping to the rough ‘map’.
3) Which was the most challenging thing about this book to write?
I think the most tricky thing is to keep a good balance between description and action. I love writing both, but you need the right balance to keep the story moving but give it life.
4) Do you have a favourite character from the book?
Rebecca is of course my little girl, but I see a lot of myself in Turgoth.
5) Do you have a favourite quote from the book?
I do! It’s short, but to the point! ‘Souls are immortal!’
6) Whatʼs next for you?
I'm currently on the 3rd book of the Rebecca Newton Saga. Once that's done, I guess there will be another Mythical Epic Fantasy – watch this space!
To celebrate the publication of Rebecca Newton and the Last Oracle, I have a brand new kindle and a copy of the book to give away to one lucky reader.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply tweet your answer to the this question:
‘If you were granted one superpower, what would it be?’
to @BookPforLife and @MarioRouti using the hashtag #RebeccaNewton
The giveaway is UK only!
The giveaway is UK only!
1 comment:
hindsight, its got to be the most useful
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