Can you give us a brief overview of
your latest book? Is it part of a series?
My
latest—and first—book is called Aegis
Rising and it is part of the Aegis League series. I’m currently working on
book two, Aegis Incursion, which is
due for release in November of this year.
Aegis Rising is a basically a good
old-fashioned, good versus evil story with a modern twist. Five teenage friends
are in a small plane heading to Yukon for their vacation when a freak storm
appears out of nowhere. The plane is struck by lightning and crashes into the
remote forests of Northern Canada. When the friends regain consciousness, they
find themselves in an uncharted valley inhabited by a mysterious people who
have chosen to remain hidden from the rest of the world for centuries. The
Elders of the village believe that the five are the chosen ones from their
ancient prophecy and as such, are obligated to train them in their ways in
order to prepare them to save the planet from a dark storm gathering on
humanity’s horizon.
Do you have a favorite character?
I have a
tendency to bounce from one character to another, and it entirely depends on
how I’m feeling. Kody and Tegan have been my favorites as of late, but sometimes
I’m partial to characters who have smaller roles; I suspect that this will
continue on as I bring more characters into the series.
If you used a graphic
designer/publisher’s designer, how involved were you during the creative process
for your cover?
My dear dad
was the person who designed the cover, actually, so I was quite involved! We’ve
had the cover idea planned for a few years but it went through several
modifications. I’d mainly give input regarding the positioning and sizing of different
layers on the cover.
What is your writing process? Do you
listen to music or do you like silence?
My writing
process first begins with jotting down notes for a specific chapter or scene
(if it’s an action scene, it’ll be storyboarded). Then I head over to my laptop
to begin the actual writing. Depending on my mood, I’ll either start typing
right away or I’ll need to take some time to immerse myself into the story.
Sometimes I work in total silence, but quite often I’ve got music going and they’re
normally instrumentals. Some are Celtic tunes, others are action scores and
even original soundtracks from certain video games.
Do you outline your story or just go
where your muse takes you?
Both. I
find that it’s good to have structure—a vision to know where you want the story
to go and to ensure that you don’t sway from the arc of the plot. At the same
time, I believe it’s vital to let imagination unfold organically within the
framework of said arc. While having a plan is good, there’s something inspiring
about letting creativity fuel the process of writing.
Did you hire an editor to review
your manuscript before publishing?
I did
indeed hire an editor before publishing Aegis Rising. He’s been a wonderful
help. I’ve learned several things from him and we often discuss parts of the
book that need some work to hopefully make it the best it can be. It’s great to
work with someone who’s had years of experience in this field.
What have you’ve learned during your
self-publishing journey?
I’ve
learned that the job is not over when the book is published! There are
promotions, book events, interviews and loads of other marketing-related things
to do. It sort of caught me by surprise, especially because I’m more used to
being behind a keyboard than going around trying to promote my novel on media
or at events. It’s something that takes me out of my comfort zone, but I’m
slowly starting to embrace it.
Besides writing, do you have any
other passions?
I used to
do horseback riding and I absolutely loved it. The horses were usually so sweet
and riding one is almost like flying. I also draw when I can find time and
inspiration, and I enjoy reading as well as gaming. I recently went skydiving
for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I’ll certainly be doing more
of that.
How about some fun facts-which do
you prefer? Dogs or cats, coffee or tea, vanilla or chocolate, morning or
night?
I’m a
dog-loving girl, and I’m especially fond of the big ones. I don’t really take
coffee or tea but if I had to choose, it would be tea. As for vanilla or
chocolate—how about chocolate-vanilla ice cream?? I definitely prefer nighttime
as opposed to morning, as that’s when I’m the most creative (that can sometimes
be unfortunate because there are instances when I’ll be drawing until 5 a.m.).
What’s next for you?
I intend to
finish the rest of the Aegis League series—I have planned for five books in
total—and then explore other concepts for future novels. Some ideas that I’d be
keen on diving into are post-apocalyptical, steampunk, espionage and/or
historical scenarios.
Title: Aegis Rising
Series:
Aegis League Series
#1
Author: S.S. Segran
Publication
Date: November 15, 2013
Genre:
Sci-Fi Action/Adventure
Synopsis
Over a remote
northern forest, a small plane carrying five teenage friends flies into a freak
storm. Struck by lightning, the aircraft crashes and the passengers find
themselves cast into a life-changing adventure.
In a hidden valley, a mysterious people gaze at the stormy sky as a glowing object with fiery wings disappears behind a mountain ridge. The astonishing sight reignites an ancient prophecy foretelling the arrival of five chosen ones destined to become bearers of light against a dark storm gathering on humanity's horizon.
In a distant city, a secretive organization led by a shadowy figure initiates a sequence of cataclysmic events designed to wreak havoc across the planet, beginning with a remote mining site in northern Canada.
As the three worlds collide, unlikely heroes arise. Armed with powers entrusted to them by the ancient prophecy and the resilience of their life-long bond, the five teens take a stand against a malevolent foe.
In a hidden valley, a mysterious people gaze at the stormy sky as a glowing object with fiery wings disappears behind a mountain ridge. The astonishing sight reignites an ancient prophecy foretelling the arrival of five chosen ones destined to become bearers of light against a dark storm gathering on humanity's horizon.
In a distant city, a secretive organization led by a shadowy figure initiates a sequence of cataclysmic events designed to wreak havoc across the planet, beginning with a remote mining site in northern Canada.
As the three worlds collide, unlikely heroes arise. Armed with powers entrusted to them by the ancient prophecy and the resilience of their life-long bond, the five teens take a stand against a malevolent foe.
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S.S.Segran is the
bestselling author of AEGIS RISING, the first book in the Aegis League Series.
In crafting the premise for the novel, she drew from the inspiring imagery of
the Pacific Northwest, the intriguing potential of the human mind and above
all, her abiding love for adventure, science fiction and mystery stories. She
enjoys drawing, horseback riding and is an ardent fan of parkour and
freerunning. S.S.Segran is a proud member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in
British Columbia.
S.S.Segran is also the founder of Aegis League (www.aegisleague.org), a non-profit organization whose goal is to support youths living in places and conditions that deny them opportunities to grow. The mission of the organization is to provide life-skills training and micro-loan funding to help them launch small businesses in the communities where they reside. Partial proceeds from the sale of her books go to this cause.
S.S.Segran is also the founder of Aegis League (www.aegisleague.org), a non-profit organization whose goal is to support youths living in places and conditions that deny them opportunities to grow. The mission of the organization is to provide life-skills training and micro-loan funding to help them launch small businesses in the communities where they reside. Partial proceeds from the sale of her books go to this cause.
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