Firlefanz, to random
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5/18 — What kind of dragon (behavior or looks) would your MC be?

Sun is a fire mage, so he'd probably be a red dragon in the D&D sense.

Except he's not evil at all and will always try other means of persuasion and fighting before blasting anyone with fire.

As far as I know, however, there are no dragons in his world and he isn't aware of the concept.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3


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5/16: If your characters were in a museum, how would they act?

Sun actually gets to experience something like that in his story.

He's stunned, impressed and shocked. Learning about the true history of his country is eye-opening. It takes him quite some time to come to terms with it.

Laisal is less surprised but also very shaken. (I'll have fun writing that!)

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3


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314 — Has your MC ever felt as though they were reborn in the mental / emotional sense?

Sun definitely has.

I mean, little compares to cheating death at the last possible moment, completely unexpectedly.

Of course, his new life utterly overwhelms him and so he's not always certain it was a good thing. That will change, eventually.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3


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312: Is your MC or SC a leader, a follower, or something in between?

Sun would never consider himself a leader.

He's used to following orders, both from the Priests and from Moon, who is his best friend.

Little does he know that he gets a second chance at life - and discovering himself.

It takes a lot (you know that if you have read my books), but he does find his true self in the end. (And happiness.)

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3


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- MC or SC POV: What was your favorite day or holiday when you were a child?

Laisal: When I was very little, it was the Solstice. I mean, of course, it was. There were presents and a big meal. Sweets and all that.

"It was only when I found out what actually happens at the Solstice, when everything shifted. I can't stand it anymore. Not when people die.

"And when they made me a part of it... the horror."

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3


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Looking for more stories? These 53 books are all EPICS—in fact, my husband said that By the Pact by @AuthorJMac reminded him of the epicness of Dune, so take that as you will! (My book Between Starfalls is in this collection, too, kicking off a Stone Age fantasy series).

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309 — How is your MC or SC with animals?

Sun hasn't had a chance to find out yet.

No pets in his House. No pets while on the run - he does ride a mule for a couple of days and tries to take care of it.

He is a gentle person, though, quite caring if there is space for it, and I know he'll be good with the pet he actually ends up with.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3


Feel-good stories in any Universe.

Firlefanz, to random
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308 — What is one place your characters want to visit?

The world of the Winds and Pillars does not work that way.

All my MCs want is to get away from the Sacred Square and out of the Holy Empire. Everything else is secondary.

Something, or rather, someone a few of my characters want to see is South - because of a famous battle she was in. But that's it.

The first book in the Winds and Pillars series, South Breaks, is free in all stores.


Firlefanz, to random German
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4.5.: Beschreibe deine liebste Nebenfigur. Warum ist es deine liebste?

Im Moment ist das Jeko, eine Nebenfigur in West Flows.

Ich mag ihn als guten Reiter, der seine Tiere liebt und sich gut um sie kümmert. Ich mag ihn, weil er ruhig und bedacht ist, einen kühlen Kopf bewahrt und irgendwie ganz er selbst ist.

Natürlich ist er für West wichtig, aber er nimmt sich selbst nicht so ernst. Und das mag ich auch.

West Flows, Winds of Destiny 2


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skaeth, to indieauthors
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Maybe you're looking for adventure instead? These 97 books are all FREE books! I have two novellas and an epic fantasy book in this group, alongside authors like SG Prince and Paul Bennett.

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303 — Is your SC one to be haunted by adversity, or to use what they've gone through to become stronger?

Laisal is haunted by her errors and mistakes.

She pushes through adversity, inspired by Sun, who never seems to give up. He is her role model when it comes to persevering.

So yes, Laisal is becoming stronger, both in her convictions and her mental and physical strength. She will need that...

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)


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02.05.24 Was war die erste Idee, die zu deinem aktuellen Projekt geführt hat?

Die Winds und Pillars entstanden quasi über Nacht. In meinem schläfrigen Hirn mischten sich Mayapyramiden mit Fantasy und Magie.

Und am nächsten Morgen wusste ich sämtliche Titel der Serie. Die Hauptfiguren lerne ich aber erst so richtig kennen, wenn ich sie schreibe.

Ich bin bei Band 7.

Der erste Band ist überall kostenlos erhältlich:

https://books2read.com/SouthWindsofDestiny


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5/2: What are your MC's living conditions like? Are they better or worse than average?

Sun wouldn't really know. He has spent all his life in his House, everything he needs being provided by the Priests. Good quality, but nothing fancy.

Only when he finds out how "normal" people live, does he realize how little they had in the House. But he has no time to learn more, since he has to run for his life...

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)


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302 — What is the one thing your SC desires most in the world?

Laisal wants the best for everyone. She's a healer, someone who wants to alleviate pain.

When she discovers the truth about the Winds and Pillars, she's shocked to the core. Her world shifted completely when she rolled off the Pyramid with Sun.

Now, she craves justice. She wants to protect all Winds and Pillars, starting with Sun.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3


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May 1 - Introduce your setting as if it's a character in your story.

That's a neat one.

The Holy Empire is cranky. It thirsts for blood, for power, and it never gets enough. The times are changing, and it doesn't like it, at all.

Its servants, the Priests, are losing their focus, their purpose, and instead they care only about themselves. So the Empire clings to what it has, while power slips through its fingers.

The Winds and Pillars Series


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1: OMG! What happened to your MC's parents?

Sun has no idea. He never got to know his parents.

It is possible they were other Winds and Pillars, and that would mean they are long dead by now.

Life is not good for people with magical powers in the Holy Empire...

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP - I really need to finish this!)


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30: Does your MC have any pets? If so, what are they?

No, Sun doesn't have any pets. They were not allowed, not deemed useful or necessary for his House in any way.

And after he gets out, he doesn't have the time or energy to care for a pet, he's just trying to stay alive, which is hard enough.

I will admit to giving him a pet at the very end of the story. Not spoiling this, though.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)


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300 — How does your MC or SC react to change? Do they struggle to adjust or go with the flow?

Sun reacts badly to change. He's not used to it and never had a chance to practice dealing with it.

That's what happens when you spend your entire life in the same surroundings with the same seven people. Only their jailers changed every year.

And now that massive change happened, he is utterly overwhelmed.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3


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24/9: Who’s feeling shame in your story? Is it justified?

Laisal feels a lot of shame for falling for the Priests' propaganda about the Winds and Pillars. She's horrified when she finds out the truth.

So she supports Sun and flees with him, feeling both betrayed and very guilty for falling for the deception. It's partially justified, but the Priests are very good at hiding the dire truth.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)


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299 — How does your MC or SC cope with stress?

Sun is used to handling stress. Or so he believes. In fact, his brother Moon was keeping his power in check, while they worked under duress.

So without Moon, Sun's powers tend to go rogue under high stress, something he hates and works to control - but it takes a while to learn.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)


oarditi, to fantasy
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Still trying to find that elusive epic fantasy series that I completely vibe with. Tad Williams’s ‘The Dragonbone Chair’ surprised me with some great characters/worldbuilding and the high quality of the prose.

@bookstodon

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297 — Sum up your MC in three verbs.

Escape. Learn. Survive.

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)


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