Author Spotlight with Eva Alton

Author Spotlight with Eva Alton

(Author Spotlights are for authors that I know and therefore I can ask questions more tailored to them and their writing)

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Like the other authors in my Author Spotlights, I met Eva on Twitter. Eva is one of the kindest people in the writing community and my respect for her grew immensely when I read her first book, Stray Witch. Eva has a way with words that lulls you into the story and she makes writing a book look easy. Despite being a supernatural novel, her characters are relatable and (extremely) likeable.

I absolutely loved this book. The mixture of vampires and magic were perfectly intertwined leaving you eager to discover more. Alba is a relatable and loveable MC and I spent the entire book rooting for her and hating her ex husband. The book was a perfect mix of real life issues and the supernatural – keeping you hooked on every page.

Eva’s writing is sure to put you under a spell as you find yourself unable to put the Stray Witch down. Before leaving this review I’ve pre-ordered the sequel and I’ve bought the story about Julia and am excited to read both!

After reading Stray Witch I then read The Vampire’s Assistant.

You can either purchase the short story from Amazon or get it for FREE when you sign up to Eva’s Newsletter.

 

After having read Stray witch I’ve been very eager to pick up this short story. All I can say is that I was not disappointed. It was fascinating to learn about both Julia and Francesca’s history. I hadn’t guessed that either of them had experienced so much. I’m tempted to re-read Stray Witch now I know so much more about the story! It was a captivating read and one I couldn’t put down. I only wish that it had been much, much longer! I want to know more about Julia – perhaps another short story, Eva? 😉

I cannot praise Eva Alton’s writing enough. Her words just flow straight off the pages and fill your imagination. Looking for to reading Witch’s Mirror.

Eva, would you like to tell us a little bit about yourself and your book Stray Witch? 

Hello Elizabeth, my name is Eva and Stray Witch is my first novel in the paranormal romance genre. It tells the story of Alba, a woman who is running away from a terrible marriage and finds herself working for a clan of vampires who live under a graveyard. The vampires live a secluded existence and are still stuck in their obsolete ways, which makes it a challenge for them to live together—at least in the beginning. Of course she falls in love with one of them… but you will have to read the book to know the rest.

Witch’s Mirror is the sequel to Stray Witch, and it’s coming out around Halloween 2020.

 

Where did you get the inspiration for Alba and Clarence?

Alba and Clarence are fictional characters (even though they have become somehow real for me after a while together). Alba is the prototype of a woman who has suffered emotional abuse from her partner for years and has a very low self-esteem. She doesn’t believe in herself, and her behaviour reflects that. Clarence is the man who tries to help her overcome those fears, although he has a good amount of demons himself. We will learn more about Clarence’s past in the second book, Witch’s Mirror.

 

What was your favourite scene to write?

I love writing romantic scenes and putting my characters in ridiculous situations. For example, I loved writing the chapter where Alba and Clarence climb on the roof of a church to admire the view and have a heart-to-heart talk. I think it features a pleasant mixture of humour and a certain degree of romantic tension.

If you were a vampire, like Clarence, what animal would you like to shift into?

My vampires only shift into ravens. At least for now…

 

What aspect of writing a book do you find the most difficult?

The editing phase can be very tedious, but it’s very rewarding, too. Maybe the worst thing is finding time to write.

 

Where’s your favourite place to write?

I usually write from home, but I wouldn’t be against typing my stories somewhere more magical if I could!

 

If you were a witch, what spell would be your favourite?

Oh, so many! I would love to become invisible or stop time. Or maybe time-travel? Mind-reading? I have plenty of ideas! Sadly, I can’t do any of those things… yet..

 

How has social media influenced/ affected your writing?

I use social media to connect with my readers and with fellow writers. It has helped me meet many wonderful people. We support each other, read and critique our drafts, etc. I think it’s a beautiful side of being an author, as long as you don’t spend too much time managing your SM.

 

If you could change one thing about the process of writing your first book, what would it be?

Not sure about the process itself, but sometimes I wish I had done a few things differently. I would change certain scenes or the way a character reacted to something. But then again, we must decide when a book is done and it’s time to move on to the next one. Otherwise our novels would never be finished!

 

You can find Eva on Twitter.