Authorpreneur Dashboard – Madeline Wynn
Daughter of the Fallen
Teens
Most sixteen-year olds aren't worried about the fate of their immortal souls. May Krieg should be. Typically, honors student May's biggest problems have revolved around her super-hot arch-rival, Jack. But when a school project takes them ghost-hunting in a local cemetery, she discovers that an ominous force roams in the darkness around her. And it follows her home. It claws its way into her life, burning messages into her wall and imprinting them onto her body. Even worse, she can't tell if it's trying to possess her... or protect her. May's thoughts soon become actions, causing the target of her anger severe physical pain and giving her a rush the likes of which she has never experienced. She quickly realizes that she needs to find a way to reign in this power before she kills someone. May hates the pleasure it gives her, hates herself for hurting others, but she can't stop. As her entire world shatters around her, she is forced to ask what her soul is worth-- and who would she risk losing her soul to save?
Book Bubbles from Daughter of the Fallen
Bad Dates
This bubble gives us an idea about May's dating history. Or non-history, as the case may be. Relationships don't have to be long to leave a lasting impression. For instance, I once went out to dinner with a guy who collected obscure Conan the Barbarian memorabilia, which would have been ok, if he didn't actually bring some along with him. It ended up being three hours of my life that not only I'll never get back, but that I'll never forget. Thank you, Conan-collector-guy, for being such a great character foil for every other man who has taken me out to dinner since then. Does he drool? Does he guffaw in an unruly manner? Great, well, at least he doesn't carry Conan figurines around in his pockets.
A Prank or Something More?
I love this scene in the cafeteria of the school. It conveys May's confusion about what's going on in her life. She's in a vulnerable position, and the great thing here is that her friend Nicole steps in to help hold her up. Is this kid just playing a prank? Find out: Amazon: http://amzn.to/1svpVtN B
Meet May
May is a typical teen. Sort of snarky but on the inside, very sweet. In this passage she's dealing with a new injury to her foot. I like the insight it gives to her mindset. Enjoy! Maddy Find Daughter of the Fallen at: B
Meet Jack
I wanted the intro of Jack to highlight the main character's mixed feelings about him. He's cute, a bit full of himself, and completely unattainable. Which, of course, in the end means he becomes absolutely irresistible to her.
First Lines
The opening lines of any books tend to be the hardest to write. These lines work, though, because they set the tone well. A mixture of both the fear and the humor to be found in the book.
