Monday, October 21, 2024

SPOTLIGHT w/INTERVIEW - ROMANTASY - WANDERER OF THE WASTES by Kit Karlsson

Wanderer of the Wastes
by Kit Karlsson
Date of Publication: October 29th 2024
Publisher: Lake Country Press
Cover Artist: Fay Lane
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Number of pages: roughly 300
Word Count: 97,700


Tagline: In a world where magic can save or shatter, Kol Mendona must survive lethal secrets—and an even deadlier love—as he discovers he might not be as human as he believed…


BLURB
Kol Mendona, one of the last humans on the magical continent of Alon, is desperate to escape his dying underground compound. When Alessi, a fierce dragon slayer with silver eyes, arrives, Kol sees a way out.  As they journey together through the deadly wastes, an unexpected bond forms between them – one fueled by passion and dangerous magic. 
 
But as Kol’s strange new powers awaken, their bond becomes increasingly unstable. Something within him is changing in ways he doesn’t fully understand, and if Alessi ever discovers the truth, Kol may lose more than her affections…

Excerpt 
“If you take me with you, I’ll do anything,” he said. To buy Astor some time. To get out of there.
She opened the door and pushed him out, preparing to close it again, but he put his foot in it.
“Anything?” she asked.
“Anything.”

“That’s a dangerous word when there are fates worse than death.” She tilted her head again to the side, an amused look on her face. “You’re a strange man, Kol.” She slammed the door, and he was alone in the darkness.


 



Author Info
Kit enjoyed writing as a child and rediscovered her passion during the COVID-19 lockdown. She has a degree in finance from Southern Methodist University and recently graduated from Georgetown University Law Center, where she was the administrative editor of an academic publication. When she’s not writing, you can find her running barefoot, taming stray cats, or listening to paranormal podcasts.

The Book Junkie Reads . . . Interview with . . . Kit Karlsson. . . 

LIGHTNING ROUND 


Q: What genre do you read?

I almost exclusively read fantasy and science fiction. 


Q: What genre do you write?

Fantasy and science fiction, but mostly fantasy. Within fantasy, I like to write fantasy romance.


Q: What was the first book you fell in love with?

Like many kids, I loved the Harry Potter series. I was severely disappointed when I didn’t get my acceptance letter to Hogwarts. 


Q: What was a book you said you would never pick up again?

The Old Man and the Sea. I have a peculiar distaste for anything by Hemingway.


Q: Which fiction character do you love?

Zero Two – she’s an anime character, but I love her. You’ll see a little bit of her in Alessi if you read my book.


Q: Which fiction character do you love to hate?

Edward Cullen – he’s hot but too sparkly. 


Q: Which fiction character do you hate?

That guy who cut off Maleficent’s wings in the movie. F*** that guy.


Q: What beverage do you drink while reading?

Coffee. Give me a pot of coffee and some carbs, and I can write for 15 hours. 


Q: What do you snack on while reading?

Whatever’s closest to me. But seriously, chocolate or nuts.


Q: Have you always enjoyed reading?

I’ve enjoyed reading since I was first able to. I was one of those weird little first graders who’d always be toting around a 500+ page book. Even then, though, I strongly preferred fantasy.


Thank you Kit Karlsson for participating in the Lightning Round. Your work is appreciated.




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