INTERVIEW

Interview with R. Leigh, Author of The Winds of Asharra

Written by Mayra Calvani
Published April 27, 2008
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Anything else you’d like to say about yourself or your work?

Many authors loudly proclaim that their latest book is for everyone. We would like to add a caveat to that. While WOA is indeed designed for fantasy fans, romance fans and even New Age philosophy fans, it is definitely NOT for everyone. It’s not often you hear an author admit that. While we are very proud of the adventure and the humor we injected into the 600 page opus, (centering on the journey of Victor and Ionera, two earth teenagers, who arrive on this world of the purple sky) we must make one point clear. Since Asharra is a very natural and sensual place, The Winds of Asharra is definitely not for a pre-teen audience. We certainly hope that any Hogworts graduate of the Harry Potter books will explore the world of Asharra, but they must be of legal age. The excitement in WOA comes not only from the adventures but also from the sizzle between some of the characters. The joy of creating a crossover product is that it can include a much wider audience than just a single genre. However, we feel it is our responsibility to also point out the proverbial flip side, when an audience segment (in this case pre-teens) should be excluded. While we're hoping that many readers will be "carried along" by the Winds of Asharra, we want to make certain that it finds the appropriate audience.

Do you have a website/blog where readers may learn more about you and your work?

Sure. We're located at thewindsofasharra.com.

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Mayra Calvani is a multi-genre author and reviewer. Her paranormal books include Embraced by the Shadows (romantic horror/vampire) and Dark Lullaby (atmospheric horror). She is also the co-author of the nonfiction work, The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing. Visit her blog, The Dark Phantom Review.
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Interview with R. Leigh, Author of The Winds of Asharra
Published: April 27, 2008
Type: Interview
Section: Books
Filed Under: Books: Spirituality, Books: Romance, Books: Literature and Fiction, Books: Fantasy, Interviews
Writer: Mayra Calvani
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