On Supernatural Underground Now: Magic Systems In Fantasy #4 with Kristin Cashore — Plus That “Winterkeep” Giveaway for NZ Readers!
Following on from yesterday, my Magic Systems In Fantasy interview with Kristin Cashore is now live on Supernatural Underground.
Here is the opening salvo, just to increase your eagerness to read on. 😀
“Helen: The Graceling Realm series involves several realms, from the Seven Kingdoms, the Dells and Pikkia, and now the Torla continent that includes Winterkeep. How important is the associated magic in making each realm distinct, but also connected?
Kristin: It’s true that as I’ve expanded my world to include new realms, I’ve given each part of the world a distinct kind of magic — and you’re absolutely right, I’ve tried to make the different kinds of magic feel connected, or all-of-a-piece. I’ve created thematic links between them, in the hopes that my readers will be more willing to come along for the ride.
With the first book, Graceling…”
And here’s that link to the full interview:
Kristin Cashore Talks Magic In Winterkeep and the Graceling Realm Series
Now for the giveaway details!
Giveaway of Winterkeep (Graceling Realm #4) for NZ Readers
Firstly, thank you to Kristin and Hachette NZ for making a hard copy of Winterkeep available for giveaway here in NZ.
All you have to do to enter the draw is leave a comment here on this post, or on the reminder post that I’ll run next Thursday 8 April.
Entries will close at midnight, NZ time, on Friday 9 April; I’ll make the draw via Sorting Hat (aka Random) over the weekend, and announce the result as my blog post for Monday 12 April. I’ll also contact the winner directly via my webmail to get the posting address.
In the unlikely event the prize is not claimed by midnight Wednesday 14 April, I’ll redraw on Thursday 15th.
Good Luck!
I would love to win a copy of this book.Great interview by the way!
I’m really excited to read Winterkeep! I enjoyed the previous books, though I think I’ll have to do a reread soon.
I’m also nearly finished my reread of Gathering of the Lost, so I can finally read Daughter of Blood (which I bought back in 2017 but never got around to…). I’m glad I stumbled across your blog, and can’t wait for your Book 4 update next week! Thanks for expanding my NZ author horizons x
Yes please! Count me in!!