Teaser:
Just go, Henry. Save yourself.
I tried to shout, but my mouth wouldn't give way to sound. I was paralyzed. Was
it with fear, or something else? The cackling witch at the tree line convinced
me it was her doing.
I
heard Henry continue to shout for me to flee, but I didn't respond. I didn't
move. I didn't run. I was frozen like a lifeless statue in a cold museum. With
only the movement of my eyes, I pleaded with him to help me. A tear escaped one
of my eyes then rolled down my cheek. That single tear managed to do what my
heart and body could not. Escape.
Fear,
like unseen hands, gripped my lungs and tried to crush them slowly. My stomach
churned and threatened to empty. Would we die here?
The
gentle chill of night had turned into a mid-winter's frost. Tiny bumps rose on
my arms and the small hairs prickled to attention. I opened my mouth to speak,
but the words remained trapped in my throat.
About
the author: K.C. Hilton
Born
and raised in Aurora, Illinois I spent my childhood climbing trees and playing
street games with the neighborhood kids. I was a proud tomboy, until the day I
didn’t want to hike the land to an old graveyard. From that point forward I was
considered a “girl”.
At
the age of seventeen I moved to Kentucky and eventually began to raise a family
of my own. Having worn several “hats” my life has been an adventure all on its
own. Still, to this day, I yearns to be a mechanic and own a pink toolbox with
pink tools.
I
can usually be found updating my website, reading great books, watching awesome
movies or creating videos for my YouTube channel. Most days I craves
Diet Coke, pizza and chocolate, in no particular order.
I
don’t read scary books or watch horror movies… I’m way too scared! Lol.
Author
Links:
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Website- http://www.kc-hilton.com
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Guest
Post: (I need you to talk about Fairy Tales)
Don't
most stories stem from fairy tales? We grew up listening to them and wishing we
could fly like Peter Pan or marry a Prince. We were wishful children wanting to
live in a fantasy world far, far away. Those stories made us happy and as we
grew older, we yearned for our own happily ever after, just like the fairy
tale. As adults, we cling to our childhood memories and want to share them with
our own children. It's magical!
When
we find our Prince Charming, we feel like Cinderella. When we deal with an
untrustworthy person, we experience a Rumpelstiltkin story. What about the boy
who cried wolf? We've learned a lot from fairy tales and the moral of the
stories were the most important. As children, we weren't told what to do, and
what not to do, while reading the stories. No, they were imbedded messages to
teach us right from wrong and they made sense.
I
understand the market was flooded with vampires, werewolves and zombies, and
some people started to get tired of them. But fairy tales will always have that
special place in our hearts and in our memories. Honestly, I don't believe
fairy tales or retellings will ever go out of style.
One
of my favorite fairy tales, as a child, was Cinderella. I grew up and was lucky
enough to find my Prince Charming. I'm still in love (insert little girl
squeal) and I'm living my happily ever after. Nothing could top that!
What
was your favorite fairy tale as a child and why?
(Please Note: I was supposed to review this book for this tour, but it was a dnf for me, so I decided to do a spotlight instead.)
(Please Note: I was supposed to review this book for this tour, but it was a dnf for me, so I decided to do a spotlight instead.)
Interview:
1.
How was writing My Name is Rapunzel?
A.
It was fun, but it was a struggle at the same time. Let me explain. After I had
my notes and storyboard put together, it was time for me to sit down and write
the scenes. I was making great progress until I got sick, more than once. Then,
my husband and I started a remodeling project (two rooms). We were under a lot
of stress but we finally finished a few days before Thanksgiving 2012. So, it
was time to get back to writing! But sadly, that didn't happen. I got sick
again and again and again. I tried to write between illnesses, but it was hard
to concentrate. Eventually, I fell behind schedule. I should have finished
writing in January, but it ended up being June.
2.
What did you experience in the process of writing your book? Did you get any
frustrations?
A.
I experienced so many emotions writing about Rapunzel, because she endured so
much during her life. All those sad and painful memories would make anyone
bitter and not want to trust anyone. Rapunzel just wanted a normal life and to
be happy. My only frustration was falling behind, when I got sick. But what
could I do?
3.
Will you be writing more retellings? I hear Cinderella's pretty popular.
A.
I've been working on a historical romance and it reminds me a little of
Cinderella. I've written about eighteen chapters, with a ton more to go, but
I'm not sure when it'll be finished. I need to do more research to make the
story plausible. Actually, I had planned to finish writing the last book in the
Finkleton Series, Saving Finkleton. But when Rapunzel invaded my mind, I had to
stop what I was doing and write her story.
4.
So far, how has it been being an author?
A.
It's been fun! I've learned a lot and made a ton of friends. I love to talk
about books, so I get sidetracked a lot. Don't get me wrong, at times it can
get a little crazy with all the emails and keeping up with social media. I work
a full time job, so the only time I can write is in the evenings, when everyone
is asleep, including the dog. If I'm not writing, I'm marketing and when I'm
not marketing, I'm taking notes and doing research for another book. Sometimes,
I wish I had an assistant!
5.
Who created your book trailer? It's very alluring by the way.
A.
A talented young man living in Romania. He does video freelance work. I
provided the audio clip and paid for the extended copyright licenses to use the
music and smokey video. He put them all together, along with the words, and
viola! The book trailer was made. Actually, two book trailers were made, but
the official one, with the voice, was the one most people liked, me
included.
6.
Who is your Prince Charming?
A.
That would be my husband (little girl squeal). Aside from being married to the
most wonderful man in the world, who also happens to be my best friend, he's my
very own fairy tale. We have that once in a lifetime love, to make anyone feel
all warm and fuzzy inside.
7.
Would you want hair like Rapunzel's?
A.
No, I don't think I'd like having that much hair. About ten years ago, I had
hair long enough to sit on and it was hard to deal with, especially during the
summer.
8.
What would you do if you were stuck in a tower?
A.
If I didn't have something to do, I'd probably go insane! Ha! But, if I had a
ton of books to read, I think I'd enjoy it. Well, for a little while! With the
freedom my Rapunzel had, I believe I'd do rather well, but still, it
would be a lonely life.
9.
Who is your favorite fairy tale author?
A.
I don't think I have a favorite fairy tale author, because I love so many fairy
tales. I can't begin to tell you how many stories I've read, similar to
Cinderella, but I've enjoyed each of them.
10.
After finishing your book, did you have any doubt? Did you want to rewrite it
again and again?
A.
I had several rewrites and made a ton of changes to the book. After it was
finished, I knew, it was finished. I wondered if it was enough and did I retell
the fairy tale enough to be plausible. My only regret is not including an
Epilogue. I hope to finish it soon and put it on my website.
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