
To start, shamelessly plug your books!
I have two books published Wren and Saving Wihe. They are books 1 and 2 in a trilogy filled with magic, joy, heartache and love of family. A journey of hope and new discoveries for a young girl on a quest for freedom for herself and the people she loves.
You have a very unique main character. She’s mute, but for singing. What attracted you to her and why?
Wren, like her mother and grandmother, is a witch. Her magic is strongest when she sings. In her village magic and singing are against the law. At a pivotal part in her story, Wren is captured and branded a witch. Something has happened to her voice and without singing, she can't save herself. Chained and alone, she awaits the fiery death that has been gleefully promised to her by the priest who rules the village.
Have you always been drawn to the fantasy genre? How does this world embrace Wren?
I have been an avid fantasy fan since i first picked up a book by Andre Norton I was hooked and have tried to read everything she had ever written. Her Witch World series inspire me.
Do you have any similarities to your main character, Wren?
I thought about this and I'm going to say no. Wren is a character closely based on my son, William. He has a wonderful singing voice and it's magic to me. If there is any character that might relate to it would be Grace, Wren's grandmother.
We share a strange fondness for scary clowns. If you were actually running from one, what three things would you want with you?
With false bravado I could tell you I would never run from a scary clown! I adore them! However, I would definitely want a jet pack, a bottle of white zin and a cigar for after I lose that sucker. You're welcome to join me!
What’s next for you on the writing front?
I am currently writing a story for a time travel anthology called Shattered Time. It's called Willow and The Forbidden Portal. It's due to come out in March 2017. I'm very excited about it!
Thanks for having me!
Find out more about Reginal O’Connell:
Wren: https://www.amazon.com/Wren-Regina-OConnell-ebook/dp/B00ZGYQW9S/ref=kinw_tu_sims_1
Saving Wihe Wrens: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Wihe-Wrens-Journey-Book-ebook/dp/B01GXGOGP4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReginaOConnellAuthor
Twitter @regina_oconnell
I have two books published Wren and Saving Wihe. They are books 1 and 2 in a trilogy filled with magic, joy, heartache and love of family. A journey of hope and new discoveries for a young girl on a quest for freedom for herself and the people she loves.
You have a very unique main character. She’s mute, but for singing. What attracted you to her and why?
Wren, like her mother and grandmother, is a witch. Her magic is strongest when she sings. In her village magic and singing are against the law. At a pivotal part in her story, Wren is captured and branded a witch. Something has happened to her voice and without singing, she can't save herself. Chained and alone, she awaits the fiery death that has been gleefully promised to her by the priest who rules the village.
Have you always been drawn to the fantasy genre? How does this world embrace Wren?
I have been an avid fantasy fan since i first picked up a book by Andre Norton I was hooked and have tried to read everything she had ever written. Her Witch World series inspire me.
Do you have any similarities to your main character, Wren?
I thought about this and I'm going to say no. Wren is a character closely based on my son, William. He has a wonderful singing voice and it's magic to me. If there is any character that might relate to it would be Grace, Wren's grandmother.
We share a strange fondness for scary clowns. If you were actually running from one, what three things would you want with you?
With false bravado I could tell you I would never run from a scary clown! I adore them! However, I would definitely want a jet pack, a bottle of white zin and a cigar for after I lose that sucker. You're welcome to join me!
What’s next for you on the writing front?
I am currently writing a story for a time travel anthology called Shattered Time. It's called Willow and The Forbidden Portal. It's due to come out in March 2017. I'm very excited about it!
Thanks for having me!
Find out more about Reginal O’Connell:
Wren: https://www.amazon.com/Wren-Regina-OConnell-ebook/dp/B00ZGYQW9S/ref=kinw_tu_sims_1
Saving Wihe Wrens: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Wihe-Wrens-Journey-Book-ebook/dp/B01GXGOGP4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReginaOConnellAuthor
Twitter @regina_oconnell