Magic Harbor
Kristen L. Jackson
(Keeper of the Watch, #2)
Publication date: October 10th 2019
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult
When Alyx Eris convinced him to become a keeper of the watch, Chase Walker knew he gained the ability to traverse the twelve dimensions.
He knew there were others—the hunters—who would do anything to put an end to the watches’ existence.
He knew his status as a keeper was completely binding until his nineteenth birthday.
Most importantly, he knew he’d be spending the year by Alyx’s side.
What he didn’t know was that in this dimension resides a ruling mage that poses more of a threat than the hunters ever could.
He didn’t know that magic-born hybrid beasts lurk in every corner of the surrounding forests.
And he didn’t know that nothing—and no one—is what it seems in the mystical world of Dimension 8.
Did you
always know you wanted to be a writer or did you want to be something
else?
The great thing about being a writer is that you can do something else
and still be a writer! I’m a full-time teacher, and I do most of my writing on
the weekends.
I didn’t always know I wanted to be a writer…or more accurately I lacked
the courage to put myself out there and just do it. It took me a while to get
over that. It takes great persistance to become a published author, and it’s a
lot more work than most people realize, but having the best of both worlds
truly is possible if you have the drive to do it.
What was the hardest thing about writing a book?
Finding
time to write! I have a full-time job, so I find anytime I can to write. Early
mornings on the weekends are my most productive writing times, but I also write
a bit on week nights and sometimes even on my lunch break!
How many books have you written so far? Do you have a favorite?
I’ve written five novels and a bunch of children’s picture books, but
only three are published. My YA novels KEEPER OF THE WATCH and MAGIC HARBOR are
both published by Black Rose Writing, an independent publisher based in Texas.
My children’s picture book, JOCELYN’S BOX OF SOCKS, is published by Schiffer
Publishing, an independent publisher based in my home-state of Pennsylvania.
I’m so thankful to both of them for giving me the opportunity to live my dream.
One of the favorite books I’ve written is an adult sci-fi novel called
BENEATH THE WAVES. I haven’t found a home for it yet, but I’m not giving up!
Do you have a favorite character?
From
my own books, I have to say that Chase—the main character in the KEEPER OF THE
WATCH Series—is one of my favorites because I modeled him after a combination
of my two sons. I guess you could say he’s like another son, LOL! I also love
writing animal characters. I had so much fun creating the character Bo in MAGIC
HARBOR. He is a half-Enfield (A chimera), half wolf-hybrid puppy that plays a
huge roll in the story here in the magical world of Dimension 8. I love
bringing animals to life with actions alone since (of course) they have no
dialogue.
Where do you write?
I write at home on the couch with a laptop. My favorite time of day for
writing is in the early morning hours when the house is totally quiet and I’m
the only one awake. I also do a lot of my writing in the mountains. It’s so
peaceful there, the words just seem to flow.
When deciding on how to publish, what directed you to the route you
took?
I sent out query letters to both agents and small publishers and waited
to see if I received any offers. After receieving contract offers from two
small publishers, I was happy to sign with them to publish my books.
What kinds of things do you like to do outside of writing?
I’ve always been an avid reader, so of course I read every chance I get.
My family and I love to visit the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, where we
own a small cabin with a creek that runs right through the back yard. We take
our four large-breed dogs with us every weekend through spring, summer, and
fall. It’s a place where we can go and just relax with nature. We love kayaking
and sitting by the campfire.
What kinds of advice would you give to someone who wants to start
writing?
Don’t
give up! Rejection is part of this business so you have to learn to live with
it. Writing is very subjective. Perservere until you find
that one person who is interested.
Are you working on anything now?
I
started writing KEEPER OF THE WATCH, BOOK THREE right after Book Two was set
for release. I was 10,000 into the
manuscript when I had an idea that intrigued me, so I put Book Three on
the back-burner to begin writing a prequel to the Keeper of the Watch Series.
This book takes place in the 1900’s, and will tell the story of the watches’
origin and creator, Elias Walker (Chase’s ancestor.) I’m very excited about it!
Tell us 5 things that make you smile
Family, Dogs, Pizza, Daisies, Sand between my toes
Tell us 5 things that make you sad
Rain, Cold, Cruelty, When a favorite character dies in a book or movie,
When it’s time to close up our cabin for the winter
If you could travel anywhere in the world to visit a place so you
could use it as a background for a book, where would it be?
Ireland. I love a hint of magic in a story, and Ireland is a place
filled with mythical Celtic folklore. It would also be a lovely background for
a book because of its raw beauty. I mean, castles and fairies? Come on! Send me
there now!
Author Bio:
Kristen L. Jackson been a teacher for over twenty years, and lives in Reading, Pennsylvania with her husband, two grown sons, and three large-breed dogs. Books inspire her. From children’s picture books to adult literature in all genres, she has loved reading all her life. Becoming a published author has been her dream come true, and she loves to share her stories with readers of all ages. Sign up on her website to follow her blog to stay up to date on what she’s working on now! Kristen loves writing, reading, and spending time with her family and dogs at their cabin in the Poconos…her favorite place to escape and write!
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