Winter in the Soul
By Jennifer Novotney
Publisher: Anaiah
Press
Release Date: July
15, 2014
Blurb:
In a
world divided by power and greed, seventeen-year-old Lilika harbors an intense
desire to return to Winter in the Soul, the place her family left to escape the
darkness that was manifesting from a coldness of the soul.
When
she meets Talon, their connection is evident right from the start, and together
they travel through the Black Kingdom to recover Lilika’s stolen locket. And in
search of an answer to the mystery behind Winter in the Soul.
Lilika
holds the key to stopping the darkness from spreading. The fate of their world
lies
in her hands. Will she stop the Black Kingdom before its darkness overtakes them all, or will they succumb to the darkness that is spreading across the land?
in her hands. Will she stop the Black Kingdom before its darkness overtakes them all, or will they succumb to the darkness that is spreading across the land?
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Questions with Lilika Olive,
Main Character from Winter in the Soul by Jennifer Novotney
What is your most marked characteristic?
My tenacity. I’m a very determined person and once I
set my mind on something, I go for it.
When and where were you the happiest?
I’m the happiest when I’m with my family. There’s
something about the comforts of home that makes it like no other place on
earth. Even though I love to explore, I’m happiest in Spring Bloom with my
friends and family.
What is it that you most dislike?
Cruelty. I
can’t stand when someone is cruel or mean to someone else. There’s no reason
for it. To be kind is the most honorable thing you can do for yourself and for
others.
What is your greatest fear?
Although I love home, my greatest fear is in never
going out and exploring the world. I want to see what else is out there. I want
to meet new people and see new places. I fear that this may never happen if I
don’t make it happen.
What is your greatest extravagance?
My greatest
extravagance would have to be my dresses. I love long, flowing, lacy dresses
that my mother makes for me. They’re not really practical, but they sure are
gorgeous.
What is your greatest regret?
My greatest regret is in not asking questions sooner
about Winter in the Soul. I think my parents might have told me more if I would
have asked more questions about it earlier.
Which talent would you most like to have?
I’d love the ability to fly! How wonderful would
that be to just take off and go to other places at the drop of a hat.
Where would you like to live?
Wherever my
family is. Spring Bloom is wonderful, but it would be even more exciting to
build a new town with them.
What do you most value in your friends?
Loyalty and honesty. These are the two best traits a
friend can have.
Who are your heroes in real life?
My mother and father are my biggest heros. They
bravely came to Spring Bloom to start a new life. I’d love to do that one day.
Which living person do you most admire?
I admire my father for exploring and founding Spring
Bloom. He’s the most amazing traveler and leader. He wanted a better life for
his family and friends and worked hard to make that happen. Many people are
grateful to him for that.
If you could change one thing about
yourself, what would it be?
I would change my blond hair. I know that seems
silly, but I think it would be interesting to see what I look like without it.
It’s been my trademark for as long as I can remember and I’d like to see what I
would be like without it.
If you were to die and come back as a
person or thing, what do you think it would be?
I would come back as an animal, maybe a deer. I’ve
always been fascinated with animals, but never really knew much about them.
This would give me an inside perspective of their lives.
What makes you laugh out loud?
My younger brother Jet. He’s always saying silly
things.
Where do you go when you’re angry?
I go to the top of the hill behind our house. It’s
quiet and I feel like I’m on top of the world when I’m up there. When the
breeze blows on me, it calms me in a way I haven’t found anywhere else.
What is one strong memory that has stuck
with you from childhood?
When my father told us the story of Winter in the
Soul. It’s such a gripping story that my brother and I practically have it
memorized we’ve heard it so much. I guess that’s why I grew up wanting to see
it. We’d heard about it all our lives and knew it was forbidden to go there,
but something inside me just wouldn’t let it go. I had this strong urge to see
it for myself.
Do you think you’ve turned
out the way your parents expected?
I think I’m more curious than my parents
may have once thought I’d be. Other than that, I think they’re proud of the way
I’ve turned out.
If you had a free day with
no responsibilities and your only mission was to enjoy yourself, what would you
do?
I’d travel as far as I could in an
unknown direction away from town and see what I found there. Maybe I’d discover
a new place or new people.
What’s the most important thing in your
life? What do you value most?
I value family the most.
There is nothing so important as the bond I have with my parents and brother.
Without them, I’d be lost.
What are you most proud of
about your life?
I’m proud of always standing up for what
I believe is right, no matter the consequences. Some may say I’m stubborn, but
I’d like to think I’m determined.
About
the Author:
Jennifer
Novotney was born in Burbank, California and lived in Los Angeles for most of
her life until settling in North Eastern Pennsylvania with her husband and
daughter. She attended California State University, earning a bachelors degree
in journalism, and Northern Arizona University, earning a masters degree in
English. After college, she spent several years writing and teaching, including
at Pennsylvania State University.
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