Colorless
by Rita Stradling
Narrators: Lauri Jo Daniels
Length: 9 hours 22 minutes
Released: October 2nd 2017
Publisher: Rita Stradling, Lauri Jo Daniels
Genre: YA Fantasy
In Domengrad, there are rules all must live by: Fear the Gods. Worship the Magicians. Forsake the Iconoclasts.
To
Annabelle Klein, the rules laid down by the Magicians are the mere ramblings of
stuffy old men. As far as she’s concerned, the historic Iconoclasts, heretics
who nearly destroyed the Magicians so long ago, are nothing but myth. She has
much more important matters to worry about.
Heiress
to a manor mortgaged down to its candlesticks and betrothed to her loathsome
cousin, sixteen-year-old Annabelle doubts the gods could forsake her more.
Then
Annabelle is informed of her parents’ sudden and simultaneous deaths, and all
of the pigment drips out of her skin and hair, leaving her colourless. Within
moments, Annabelle is invisible and forgotten by all who know her.
Living
like a wraith in her own home, Annabelle discovers that to regain her color she
must solve the mystery behind her parents’ murders and her strange
transformation.
Meanwhile,
hundreds of the Magicians’ monks, with their all-black eyes and conjoined
minds, have usurped control of Annabelle’s family manor. An Iconoclast is
rumored to be about—a person who they claim goes unseen, unheard, and lost to
memory, yet is the greatest threat to all of Domengrad. For the first time in a
hundred years, the monks plan to unleash the dire wolves of old.
Their
only target: Annabelle.
Rita Stradling is the author of Ensnared,
Making Bad Choices, The Deception Dance series, the Dakota Kekoa series and The
Fourteen Day Soul Detox Novella Serial. She has a BA in Art History and a
particular love for modern and medieval art. Rita lives with her husband
and son in Northern California. She has an insatiable novel addiction and
mostly reads young adult and adult: romance, paranormal, urban fantasy and high
fantasy.
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Lauri Jo Daniels has had her nose in a book since before she started kindergarten and has been reading stories out loud to anyone who would listen ever since. Her mom has always said that from the moment she was born she has never shut her mouth, so it just makes sense that she would make a living with her voice. It was this love of reading that inspired her to major in English Lit and later to become a Young Adult Librarian and it was this career that introduced her to the wonder of audiobooks. She began dreaming of narrating them one day herself. Today that dream has become reality. Lauri Jo has a very versatile sound and a knack for character voices, both skills that truly bring a story to life. Those skills and her passion for storytelling have made her dream a reality. When she’s not busy trying to organize the chaos of 2 teenagers and 6 animals at home, Lauri is producing material from The Huffington Post, Slate, and Playboy for SpokenLayer’s news podcast, SpokenEdition, voicing Alexa flash briefings for Biden's Briefing, and narrating news and short stories for Medium Members while working on her next audiobook masterpiece.
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Q&A with Author Rita Stradling
- Tell us about the
process of turning your book into an audiobook.
- I’ve worked
with a couple different narrators over the years, and each time it’s a
little different. This time around, I had very little work to do. Lauri
asked me some questions in the beginning, and we stayed in contact
throughout. She sent me a publish ready product, I reviewed it and
pressed publish.
- How closely did you work
with your narrator before and during the recording process? Did you give
them any pronunciation tips or special insight into the characters?
- I was so
impressed with Lauri, I basically told her to have at it. She’s such a
talented actress, and I didn’t want to squash her talent.
- Are you an audiobook
listener? What about the audiobook format appeals to you?
- Lately, I only
‘read’ in the audiobook format. Between writing and life, I just don’t
have time to read physical books lately.
- What do you say to those
who view listening to audiobooks as “cheating” or as inferior to “real
reading”?
- I’d say that
it’s not a competition. Do you read books to feel accomplished or just
because books make you feel and think (and escape to new lives and
worlds)? If it’s solely the first, then, sure, read the books. But, don’t
snub the people who read or listen for other reasons. We can all be book
lovers together.
- What gets you out of a
writing slump? What about a reading slump?
- I’d say the
same answer for both: writing or reading in a different genre or
sub-genre. I often hop between genres. Some of my favorites are: Urban
Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mystery, Epic Fantasy.
- In your opinion, what
are the pros and cons of writing a stand-alone novel vs. writing a series?
- From a
marketing perspective, there’s no advantage to writing a standalone (in
my opinion). But, I do it because I like to move onto my next crazy idea.
- What's your favorite:
1. Food -
Tie - Kraft mac’n’cheese and steak & lobster
2. Song -
Anything by Imagine Dragons
3. Book -
how much time do you have? Oh my goodness . . . I’ll just give you my favorite
author: Ilona Andrews.
4. Television
show - Veronica Mars
5. Movie - V
for Vendetta
6. Band -
Imagine Dragons
7. Sports
team - Sorry
8. City -
Victoria, BC
- What’s next for you?
- One of my books is part of the Sigils and Spells boxed set. Sigils and Spells is a collection of over twenty Urban Fantasy novels that we’re selling for $0.99 for a limited time. It comes out January 2nd. There are parties and lots of giveaways planned. Here’s the blurb:A dangerously beautiful vision of unique worlds that’s sure to leave its mark.Cross through the looking glass into Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Dystopian realms where you’ll meet valiant heroes, kick-ass heroines, and dangerous creatures waiting to unveil the hidden corners of the universe. SIGILS & SPELLS includes more than twenty exclusive novels that roam the sands of Egypt, slip into the shadows of 1940s Los Angeles, voyage to the mystical land of Mabi, and dare to traverse the stars. From the deserts of Africa to the streets of San Antonio, mythological adventurers strike out to discover brand new worlds and unravel the mysteries of Earth in a limited edition boxed set offering the diversity and originality you haven’t been able to find before now. Dare to enter forbidden realms of unexpected beauty and peril? Secure your copy of SIGILS & SPELLS today - before it disappears forever! You can learn more on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sigilsandspells/
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