Dan Wells Guest Post

Author Dan Wells joins SciFiChick.com today to talk about dystopias and his latest release RUINS! What Is Dystopia? by Dan Wells Dystopian fiction comes in a lot of different flavors. It’s the reigning queen of YA right now, with books like THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT topping the charts, but what does dystopia really mean? … Read more

Lanie Bross Interview and Giveaway!

Author Lanie (Lee) Bross joins SciFiChick.com today to talk about her debut novel Fates!

Can you tell us a bit about FATES in your own words?

I think it boils down to a girl who truly believes that everything that happens in the universe is dictated by fate, and a boy who believes that he is the only one who controls his destiny, and how throughout their journey they start to understand that maybe neither of them are right or wrong.

Who is Corinthe? Can you tell us why she’s exiled?

Corinthe is one of the girl fates who live in Pyralis Terra. She was exiled to Humana ten years prior for being too curious about the Messengers that transport the marbles between worlds. Fates are supposed to exist without questions and Corinthe is paying for her one mistake.

How much does free will versus fate come into play?

In the world of FATES, the destinies of every living thing is dictated by the marbles. Most destinies fulfill on their own, but there are some that need a little help. That’s where the Executors step in to be sure they come true. Luc, one of the main characters does not believe in fate. He’s had some pretty crappy things happen in his life and is adamant that the choices he makes dictate his own future. You can imagine what happens when Corinthe and Luc meet. She doesn’t understand why he doesn’t believe the universe controls everyone’s destines, and he can’t believe how she could believe that people can’t choose for themselves.

Why is Greek mythology still so popular today? What was the inspiration for you?

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