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When the wicked witch of the land snatches up Princess Astrid, her sister, Princess Laurel, realizes it will take more than her plant-growing superpowers to rescue her. With the help of a handsome prince, Laurel rides deep into the dark forest in search of the witch’s den.
To her horror, Laurel discovers that Astrid is jealous of her superpowers, and has teamed up with the witch to weaken Laurel’s powers. Now, Laurel must convince Astrid to abandon her evil ways and return to goodness — before the witch and Astrid shed harm onto the kingdom.
This fairy tale story will enliven the imagination of children with a little witchy fun in between. The story teaches children about what makes us unique, appreciating your special characteristics, and doing what you love.
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Q&A
When and where do you prefer to write?
I write often from the comforts of my couch and even my bed. I often write in the evening when my mind has settled.
Do you have a certain ritual?
Not really. I just like to be comfortable and in a good frame of mind, ready to flood out some beautiful words.
Do you like a drink or something to nibble on while you write?
A nice cup of tea!
Do you consider writing a different genre or do you already do that?
I have written children’s books and historical fiction books.
What is/are your favourite book(s)?
There are a few good ones – The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Do you sometimes base your characters on people you know?
I base them more on people’s personalities and emotions.
If you had the chance to co-write a book. Whom would it be with?
I would co-write with my cousin who is a great writer!
Do you take a (digital) notebook everywhere in order to write down ideas that pop up?
I just use an old-fashioned notepad and pen.
Which genre(s) do you not like at all?
Horror and some sci-fi.
If you should travel to a foreign country to do research, which one would you chose and why?
Italy. It’s a beautiful and amazing country with interesting people and it steeps in history.
Thank you, Monique Roy and Pump Up Your Book
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About the author
Monique Roy’s passion for writing began as a young girl while penning stories in a journal. Now she looks forward to deepening her passion by creating many unique stories that do nothing less than intrigue her readers.
Monique holds a degree in journalism from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and is the author of a middle-grade book Once Upon a Time in Venice, historical fiction novel Across Great Divides, historical fiction novel A Savage Kultur, and children’s book Laurel’s Marvelous Kingdom.
Monique was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and her grandparents were European Jews who fled their home as Hitler rose to power. It’s their story that inspired her to write Across Great Divides, her first historical novel.
Historical fiction lets you escape to another time and place; and Monique likes to explore the past so that we can potentially better understand the future.
Monique resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and son. She also works as a freelance writer.
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Author Links
Website: http://www.monique-roy.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/monwriter1
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Book Link
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wxQ3Oy
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