Interview with T.S. Hall, Author of Sonora and the Eye of the Titans

Welcome to T.S. Hall, author of Sonora and the Eye of the Titans! He was kind enough to answer a few questions today.

Tell us about the main character in Sonora and the Eye of the Titans. Who is Allora?

~ Allora is a shy, yet opinionated teenager who is unaware of her subtle beauty. She is coming to terms with her inner strength and otherworldly origin, while still trying to feel normal in the high school environment. Her confidence builds as the story moves along. The issues that she finds important also shifts. With that, the pressure of her lineage brings its own set of problems and she struggles to find the right path. She is also very strong-willed, intelligent, kind, and honest girl.

What inspired the story? Did you do any special research while prepping and writing?

~ The story was inspired by a vivid dream. I wrote the book for 3 months afterwards, with no real knowledge or prep work beforehand. During the editing process, I did a lot of research on Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythology, which helped with grounding the story in a familiar setting.

Is this a standalone novel or will it be part of a series?

~ This is the first book in a five-part series.

The book looks like an interesting mesh of urban fantasy, mythology, and science fiction. Tell us a bit about how they blend together in the story.

~ The books are definitely a mesh of all three genres. I’ve tried to create a world where magic is explained through science, while also making magic unexplainable, just as spirituality requires us to believe in that which we can not see. Regarding mythology, I always wondered why the ancient gods of our stories were so flawed. That made no sense to me, unless those beings were really just mortals with special gifts or abilities beyond human comprehension at that point in time.

What are you reading right now, or what was the last book you read?

~ Last two books I read were Red Rising and I Am Pilgrim. My reading selection is rather diverse. I love all books - even romantic comedy ;)

Fun Question—If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would you entertain? What would you serve?

~ The Mad Hatter! Oh, god that would be hilariously fun! I would serve coffee instead of tea just to see what he would do.

Is there anything else you’d like your readers to know about you or your novel?

~ I’m actually heading out on a 6-month book tour starting in Portland, OR at the end of May. I’ll be wandering around the US going in a clockwise circle on the outer states and visiting indie bookstores along the way. If you follow the book tour site, it’ll show where I’m heading next!

Where can readers find you online?

https://www.sonoraseries.com

https://www.sonorabooktour.com

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5381542.T_S_Hall

https://twitter.com/SonoraSeries

https://www.facebook.com/SonoraSeries

https://www.instagram.com/sonoraseries/

https://www.youtube.com/user/SonoraSeries

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/t-s-hall-df9dda13-fb6e-4ae6-871a-d79a491cfc8c

https://www.amazon.com/T.S.-Hall/e/B006Y09LU0/ref=la_B006Y09LU0_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1493008000&sr=1-1

Sonora and the Eye of the Titans


T.S. Hall

Publication date: January 14th 2017
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult

The King is dead, and the capital city of Titanis has fallen. The world of Sonora is at war, and the only hope against the onslaught of the Titan army lies with the last royal descendant of Zeus, who is being covertly sheltered on Earth in the secluded mountain town of Sandy, Oregon. 

Allora is a shy, intelligent sixteen-year-old, trying to get through the gauntlet of high school while coming to terms with her otherworldly origins. After getting into a fight at soccer tryouts, Allora’s emotions boil over, and her hands suddenly burst into flames. She has harnessed the power of hadrons at the highest level, but at extreme cost. The magical outburst projects an energy signature that is detected by a group of assassins tasked with killing Sonoran rebels.

To survive, Allora, Katie, Dax, and Tanner must find a powerful ancient artifact known as the Eye of the Titans. With the help of a guardian known as Sasquatch, they will have to fight off creatures, solve complex riddles, and navigate magical caverns, all while enduring advanced calculus, jealous girlfriends, and prom.

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Author Bio:

I’m a writer, skier, and wanderer. I grew up in Portland, Oregon, but currently live in the beautiful mountain resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho. I love history, mythology, and the fantastical interpretations that have been incorporated in my debut young adult urban fantasy series called Sonora.

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