Author Interview with Stephanie Fleshman as part of her 'Render' whirlwind tour.

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Please enjoy this interview with Stephanie Fleshman, author of the enticing Paranormal YA, Render. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including a Kindle Fire, $550 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of the book.


An Interview with Stephanie Fleshman

Author of YA Paranormal Novel, Render



1. How do your experiences traveling and growing up in a rural town help you to write?  

Traveling has always stimulated the passion I have for learning other cultures. Render definitely depicts that, since I bring so many other cultures into the story.

2. You are among many new authors who went to a post-secondary school for something completely different from writing. How does your degree in psychology play a role in your writing? 

Psychology is the study of human behavior, so that has definitely helped to create multi-dimensional characters.

3. Do you have any advice for others who have stuck to a career path, but find that writing is their true calling? 

I don’t believe you have to choose.  Experience and knowledge of different fields can benefit a writing career, depending on what you want to write.

4. Who are two of your favorite authors, and why do those authors speak to you?

Cormac McCarthy. I think he is a literary genius.

J.K. Rowling.  She is a true storyteller, which I believe is different than telling a story.

5. You use some really unique  names in Render like Koldan, Raya Whitney and "The Russian." Where did you get the inspiration for the names? Secondly, when in the writing process do you name characters?

I start with names, but those names have a tendency to change throughout the story.  For Render, most of the names had to do with origin.

6. “Koldan Holdt knows what he wants.” He knows, but his fate has been determined since before his birth. Can you discuss how people find their way around the obstacles of life as well as any suggestions you might have? 

Recognizing there is no such thing as complete control--the control you do have is determined by different variables, one being the choices you make.



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    5. About Render:  A betrayal born of blood. A curse for a gift. A love worth saving... Seventeen-year-old Raya Whitney thought she knew Koldan--until a sudden turn of events threatens both their lives. Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes.


    Stephanie Fleshman graduated with a degree in psychology and has family throughout the United States as well as in Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece. Visit Stephanie on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or GoodReads.
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    1. M.C.V. EGAN10 September 2013 at 18:23

      I am also Hosting and following, having read the interview, and watched the book trailers and I decided to read the book, it is good and a page turner. Fancy meeting you here Suzy

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    2. Suzy Henderson10 September 2013 at 20:21

      I know. I've been rather quiet for a while now, thanks to house move (now one year ago) and the writing. Now things are almost back to normal and it's great to take part in some promotional tours. I'll have to pay your site a visit. Thanks for dropping in, great to 'hear' you.

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