Today I have the honor of interviewing Amy Durham, author of Once Again.
Before we begin, here is some information about her new release:
eincarnation sucks! Unless it comes with a cute guy. That’s what sixteen year-old Layla Bradford discovers when she moves to Sky Cove, Maine, a small-town she thought was ordinary, but turns out to be an episode of “Cold Case” on steroids.
Layla doesn’t want to fit in; she wants to blend in and stay out of the spotlight. But the spotlight is where she winds up when she catches the eye of school cross-country star and all-around-nice-guy Lucas Ellis. She quickly learns there’s more at stake than high school reputations when she and Lucas discover they are the reincarnations of a young married couple from the mid-1800s who suffered a horrible tragedy at the hands of a madman who was never brought to justice. After a series of frightening visions show Layla and Lucas glimpses of their past-lives, they realize that the villain of their previous existence has also been reincarnated, in the form of a fellow high school student who targets them with teenage pranks that soon turn dangerous. As they grow closer, will Layla and Lucas be able
to uncover the truth in time to stop the same tragedy from unfolding once again.
Layla doesn’t want to fit in; she wants to blend in and stay out of the spotlight. But the spotlight is where she winds up when she catches the eye of school cross-country star and all-around-nice-guy Lucas Ellis. She quickly learns there’s more at stake than high school reputations when she and Lucas discover they are the reincarnations of a young married couple from the mid-1800s who suffered a horrible tragedy at the hands of a madman who was never brought to justice. After a series of frightening visions show Layla and Lucas glimpses of their past-lives, they realize that the villain of their previous existence has also been reincarnated, in the form of a fellow high school student who targets them with teenage pranks that soon turn dangerous. As they grow closer, will Layla and Lucas be able
to uncover the truth in time to stop the same tragedy from unfolding once again.
1. How long have you been writing?
I've been writing, in some form or fashion, since the 6th grade. Nine years ago, just before my second child was born, I made the decision to pursue it seriously. I got involved in a writer's organization and really got serious about learning the craft of writing.
2. Where did you get your idea and inspiration to write your book?
2. Where did you get your idea and inspiration to write your book?
The original idea was to write a reincarnation story. I had a vision of two people seeing glimpses of their past-lives and being caught up in the mystery and the romance of what had once been. From there, the plot of ONCE AGAIN just sort of took off, and I was able to plot the various story threads and flesh out the characters.
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Thanks for inviting me over, Stephanie! I appreciate the opportunity to visit with you here!