Which is your favorite book of the series?

Usually, the book I am, currently, working on tends to be my favorite because that is where my energies are directed at the moment. But now that I am finished with the series I can step back a bit, look at the entire experience, and say that THE TIGER'S NEST would be at the top of my list. Cruz has some major life changes happen in that book, and it was daunting for me to write the scenes where those occurred (it's hard to put your characters in peril, but, of course you must). Cruz has to learn to cope with the pain, the way we all must do when tough times come - and they always do. But he is resilient and has a support system of family, friends, and teachers that help him navigate the rough seas. He learns the greatest challenges often bring the greatest rewards.

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Which character is your favorite and which one are you most like?

My favorite characters tend to be the non-humans, like Mell and Hubbard. It's fun to infuse them with their own quirks. Because there is a piece of me in every character I write, I do feel a connection to all of them, even the villains. If I had to chose just one I would say Lani Kealoha. Lani has traits I admire: adaptability, loyalty, and level headedness. She takes time to think things through but doesn't get ahead of herself. It's a lesson she teaches Cruz. She's always telling him, "one step at a time." I hope I share her optimistic spirit. For fun, you can take a personality quiz and see which character you are most like at www.exploreracademy.com. I took the quiz and it revealed that I am most like Emmett, which I can't deny. Like Emmett, I am more of an introvert, am fascinated by techno gadgets, and value close friendships.