Myrikal
by Holli Anderson
SUMMARY:
In a world torn apart by massive earthquakes and an incurable, deadly virus—Myrikal could be the hero they’re waiting for.
Or… she could be the perfect assassin heir to her father’s business.
Can Branch, her only friend, convince her that her dad is wrong? That there really are good people left in the world?
Will Myrikal choose to be the Superhero Branch thinks she is or will she turn to the life of the invincible assassin her dad has trained her to be?
Or… she could be the perfect assassin heir to her father’s business.
Can Branch, her only friend, convince her that her dad is wrong? That there really are good people left in the world?
Will Myrikal choose to be the Superhero Branch thinks she is or will she turn to the life of the invincible assassin her dad has trained her to be?
~AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Holli Anderson~
1) What gave you the inspiration for the storyline?
I saw a video of a young woman testifying before Congress. She’d been an abortion survivor. Yes, you heard that correctly. She lived through a saline abortion attempt, was born 2 months early – her skin burned by the saline – she was put into foster care, and grew up to be this amazing woman. I believe her name is Gianna Jesson.
After reading the first few chapters of Myrikal, you’ll see the connection.
2) Are there any hidden themes in the book that you hope readers will discover?
Not so much hidden, but there is a theme that popped up as I wrote it, and that is that life is precious and there are good people out there—don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.
3) Are any of the characters based on real people you know?
Not intentionally. I think we all pull personality traits from those around us, but in this instance, there isn’t a character based solely on any one person.
4) Who has influenced you most as a writer?
My editors! Haha! But for real, I love the editing process that makes my books shine. Other writers that have influenced my writing range from Beverly Cleary to Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher, Larry Correa, J.K. Rowling, and Stephen King.
The most influence, however, just comes from observing everyday life. There are story ideas everywhere I look. Like the concept of this book coming from watching a video on FaceBook, I’m always observing and letting my mind run wild.
5) If you could have any three literary characters over to your place for game night, who would you invite, what would you play, what would you serve, and why?
This is a hard one! I love so many characters!
Luna Lovegood, Harry Dresden, and Legolas.
I think we’d have to play some version of D&D with a crew like that – a Witch, a Wizard, and an Elf.
I would make it a potluck dinner—can you imagine what kind of food those characters would bring? Luna would make something out of dirigible plums, Harry would stop and get day old donuts, and Legolas would bring some exotic Elvin fruit. I’d barbecue hamburgers (and have garden burgers available, just in case).
6) Do you feel that you can ever have too many books?
No!! Just ask my husband how I feel about that. Bookstores love me.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Holli Anderson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing — which has nothing to do with writing, except maybe by adding some pretty descriptive injury and vomit scenes to her books. She discovered her joy of writing during a very trying period in her life when escaping into
make-believe saved her. She enjoys reading any book she gets her hands on, but has a particular love for anything fantasy. Along with her husband, Steve, and their four sons, she lives in Grantsville, Utah — the same small town in which she grew up.
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