I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the blog tour for EMBERS IN THE SEA by Jennifer M. Eaton! I love this sci-fi series! If you're a fan of Jennifer L. Armentout's Lux books you should check this one out! I have an interview with Jennifer to share with you today! And make sure to enter the awesome giveaway!!
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Alien scientist David has dealt with disappointment his entire life, but failing to breathe life into the planet Mars is his greatest regret. Out of options and in need of a new home for their people, the alien Caretakers rekindle their plan to inhabit Earth. First they will have to eliminate the human race, including Jess, the only human David holds dear.
Humanity has one final chance at survival. David needs to emulate Earth’s precipitation on Mars. But the catalyst to make it rain lies in the fathomless depths of Earth’s ocean.
The clock is ticking down to humanity’s last hours as Jess and David face a world more alien than either of them can imagine. The sea hides secrets, but some secrets don’t want to be found.
Now on to the interview!
Jennifer M. Eaton Interview Two Chicks Interview 2/8/2017
Hi Jennifer! First I want to say welcome back to Two Chicks on Books! EMBERS
IN THE SEA was absolutely fantastic and I can’t wait for everyone to read it!
Awww, thanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
And I’m so happy that you could stop by for a visit!
Me, too! Do you have any cake? I’m kinda hungry.
For the readers:
can you tell us a little recap from the FIRE IN THE WOODS series and the
characters?
Well, in book one David crash-lands on Earth and is lucky
enough to meet seventeen-year-old Jess, who defies her father and most of the
US military by racing through the woods with David trying to help him get home.
In Ashes in the Sky, Jess and David find themselves in
trouble again, this time being chased by David’s people through the depths of
outer space.
When Embers in the Sea opens, Jess is back on Earth and
in College while David is back with his people on Mars.
How was it to
write a series finale?
Writing book three was kind of a surreal experience. When
I wrote Fire in the Woods and Ashes in the Sky, I had a very clear direction in
my head. Bringing the series to a conclusion, when I hadn’t intended this to be
a three book story to begin with, was a bit more of a challenge than I had
anticipated. I mean, I have fans now, and it is not only about writing
something to satisfy my quirky self… I
have to try to make a lot of people happy.
Were any of the
characters in the book inspired by people from your real life?
No.
I’ve never really done that. I write for fun, and part of fun is escaping
reality. I like to write people of my own invention, rather than spending my
“me” time with people I hang with every day. (That probably makes no sense
whatsoever, but, yeah, there it is). J
Who was your
favorite character to write? What about your least favorite?
I
really enjoyed writing Maggie, who is the plucky comic relief. Her lines always
make me smile.
My
least favorite character to write was the bad-guy in Ashes in the Sky. I wanted
him to be completely loathsome, but I’m not sure if I ever got him to the
hatred-
filled degree I saw in my head.
What is your
favorite passage/scene in EMBERS IN THE SEA?
Oooooo.
Spoilers? I can say it is the scene when
Jess talks to her Dad on the phone. I cry every single time I read it. That is
one scene that sprang out of my fingers and didn’t change through editing. The
characters knew what they wanted to say, and it was perfect.
What kind of
research did you have to do for the story?
OMIGOSH
a lot! I had to research the sea, the pressure at different depths, what kind
of life actually exists at those depths, and how precipitation works on a much
more scientific level than what I learned in school. The research was pretty
intense. Hopefully the book is a little more realistic because of it. Yes, I
embellished some things to make the story more fun, but everything you see in
Embers in the Sea (above the fissure) is based on real life findings in that
area of the ocean.
Who is your
ultimate book boyfriend?
Hmmm. This is a tough question because there is a trend
in YA for the male lead in books to be real jerks. I’m not attracted to the
“bad boy” at all. That is probably why David in Fire in the Woods is the polar
opposite of the typical “bad boy” lead.
Last night I finished Lost Girls by Merrie Distephano.
The male lead in that story is troubled, but manages not to be a jerk, and his
last moments on the page of that book are memorable and left me swooning. There
is nothing wrong with a nice guy making up for past mistakes, and taking the
time to prove himself with a wonderfully romantic gesture.
What inspired you
to write YA?
I like to write YA because I refuse to grow up. I feel
more comfortable talking to teenagers sometimes than I do talking with grown-ups.
Adults, and adult books, dwell too much on adult issues. Writing is a form of
escape for me. Part of what I am escaping from is adult issues I deal with
every day. It’s more fun to turn yourself into a kid again for a few hours a
day. J
Lightening Round
Questions
What are you
reading right now? Or what do you have on your TBR that you’re dying to read?
I’m reading The Power of Six on Audiobook. I just
finished Lost Girls on ebook last night, and I’m going to start something new
tonight.
My TBR is longer than what I could read in a year. There
is nothing in particular I am dying to get my hands on. I’m a patient reader
and tend to read series slowly because I don’t want them to end.
What Hogwarts
House would the Sorting Hat place you in?
Ummmmm… I’m not honestly not an expert on Hogwarts
houses. Hufflepuff maybe? I think that hat has a mind of its own anyway. Maye
it would stick me in Slithering just to see what would happen.
Twitter or
Facebook?
Ugh. I actually prefer Instagram. I am totally Facebook
challenged, but I’m getting better. Twitter is good for talking to people
rather than finding stuff out. I’m supposed to be answering these with short
answers, aren’t I? Sorry about that!
Favorite
Superhero?
The Iron Giant, just to be different. But Thor – Yummy.
Favorite TV show?
I don’t watch television as a rule, but I watched the
first season of Lucifer on Netflix while on the treadmill, and it’s a total
guilty pleasure. I watch Game of Thrones, too. Shoot! I’m not answering quickly
again. Sorry!
Sweet or Salty?
Sweet, then salty, then sweet, then salty.
Any Phobias?
Yes, but if I tell you, I’d have to kill you, and nobody
wants that.
Song you can’t get
enough of right now?
Taylor Swift - Shake it Off. My new motto.
2017 Movie you’re
most looking forward to?
There are quite a few! Look through the list – anything with explosions in it is usually a
winner.
Thanks so much Jennifer for answering my questions! I can’t wait for
everyone to read EMBERS IN THE SEA!
Me too! Thanks so much for having me!
[She waves manically]
About Jennifer:
Jennifer M. Eaton hails from the eastern
shore of the North American Continent on planet Earth. Yes, regrettably, she is
human, but please don’t hold that against her. While not traipsing through the
galaxy looking for specimens for her space moth collection, she lives with her
wonderfully supportive husband and three energetic offspring. (And a poodle who
runs the spaceport when she’s not around.)
During infrequent excursions to her home
planet of Earth, Jennifer enjoys long hikes in the woods, bicycling, swimming,
snorkeling, and snuggling up by the fire with a great book; but great
adventures are always a short shuttle ride away.
Who knows where we’ll end up next?
Giveaway Details:
(1) winner will receive a Perfectly Posh, Posh To Meet You Set ($20
value), US Only.
(1) winner will receive an Alien Charm Necklace, US Only.
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
1/30/2017- Sharon Lee Hughson, Author- Excerpt
1/30/2017- Dani Reviews Things- Review
1/31/2017- Hidden Worlds Books- Guest Post
1/31/2017- The Fearless
Reader- Review
2/1/2017- So Few Books- Interview
2/1/2017- The Starving Bookworm- Review
2/2/2017- Lisa's
Loves(Books of Course)- Guest
Post
2/2/2017- Don't Judge, Read- Review
2/3/2017- Wishful Endings- Interview
2/3/2017- Bookish Hollow- Review
Week Two:
2/6/2017- StephanieCassidyBlog- Interview
2/6/2017- iamnotabookworm- Review
2/7/2017- Read Coffee and
Teen- Excerpt
2/7/2017- BookCrushin- Review
2/8/2017- Two Chicks on Books- Interview
2/8/2017- fallxnrobin- Review
2/9/2017- Rockin' Book Reviews- Excerpt
2/9/2017- Book-Keeping- Review
2/10/2017- LILbooKlovers- Interview
2/10/2017- Read, Coffee,
and Teen- Review
Make sure to grab the first two books if you haven't read them yet!
Make sure to grab the first two books if you haven't read them yet!
This sounds really good! Definitely adding it to the TBR pile. Great interview and FUN giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks! But you might want to check out Fire in the Woods first, that is the start of the series. I hope you love it!
DeleteThank you so much for the great interview!
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