Today is my stop on the blog tour for Heart of a Warrior Angel by Lali. A. Love. I have an interview with the author today and if you like the sound of that, you can click here to order your copy now. Don't forget to check out the other stops on the tour for more exclusive content and reviews. There are also some exclusive videos at the bottom of this post if you want another taste of this book.
Here's what it's all about...
Lilac Noble must face the traumatic experiences of her childhood before she can conquer the dark entities that have wreaked havoc on her family. On this epic journey, Lilac undergoes the destructive process of spiritual enlightenment in order to lift the veil of darkness and shame that has obscured her youth. As Lilac unlocks painful memories of abuse, suppressed in her subconscious from years of fear-based conditioning, she uncovers menacing secrets feeding the evil within her generational bloodline. In an attempt to vanquish the sinister energies, Lilac finds the courage to discover her inner truth, vulnerability, and authenticity, as she awakens her divine light and overcomes her debilitating fears of the past. Lilac's unconditional love for her family guides her through her process of healing and transformation, fuelling her instinct for survival and her burning desire to illuminate the world.
Spanning two continents and three generations, this inspirational novel portrays the best and worst of humanity and shows how the "tiniest spark of light can overcome the darkness of any magnitude," through forgiveness, compassion, and the most powerful force in the universe – Love.
Here's that interview for you...
First question-bit of a cliche-how did you get into writing?
I have loved the art of storytelling
ever since I was a young girl. Apparently, I used to write poetry for
my mother since I was six years old, which I have totally forgotten.
I began writing my debut novel, “Heart of a Warrior Angel”
about 5 years ago, as I embarked on my own journey of self-love and
healing.
Do you write full time & if so,
have you always done this?
No, I have a full-time day job as a
Business Transformation Architect where I provide strategic advice on
improving services for Canadians. I write my novels or poetry mostly
on the weekends or a few hours at night during the work week.
Do you have a particular writing style
or genre that you prefer to write?
I don’t have any formal creative
writing training; however, I do enjoy writing visionary thrillers
that explore the inherent conflicts of the human condition through
traditional structure, narrative voice, multi-POVs, and storylines to
achieve an elevated sense of artistry. I enjoy creating multi-layered
themes, descriptive narration/plot, and three-dimensional
characterization, even in this niche genre of visionary
fiction, with a touch of the supernatural / paranormal fantasy.
How do you develop your characters as
you write, are any of them based on real people?
For my first book, “Heart of a
Warrior Angel: From Darkness to Light”, the names of the
protagonists were inspired by people in my life. This helped me
capture the emotional connections between the main character and the
protagonists. As I develop the fictional character arcs, their
physical appearances manifest in my visions, much like watching a
movie. It’s part of my imagination and creative process.
What was the inspiration behind your
book?
Writing “Heart
of a Warrior Angel” as my debut novel was a passionate process for
me. I wanted to relay an inspirational and character-driven narrative
that embodied a metaphysical fantasy about an incarnated angel’s
journey on earth but also sought to humanize the protagonists’
experiences in the real world, in a way that readers would be able to
relate. I have had the pleasure of working with many brave men and
women warriors that have shared their stories with me of their
childhood violence, and I was astounded to discover how many innocent
people suffer due to the generational cycle of alcoholism and abuse.
I was inspired
to write an emotionally evoking thriller where I could raise
awareness on these relevant issues through the characters and share
some philosophical insights into epistemology, quantum physics and
energy healing. I am humbled to be able to tell this heart-wrenching
tale that reflects the realities survivors from various forms of
violence, giving them a voice through my characters. It was important
to relay a poignant thriller that may resonate with readers and
perhaps also serve as a catalyst for changing conversations. For me,
even if one person can heal from this beautiful tapestry of emotions
and metaphysical healing, I have fulfilled my intention for this
book.
What is your writing process-do you
plan it out first? Write a bit at a time?
I am definitely a plotter. I have so
many ideas in my head that I need to organize my thoughts by
chapters. I usually begin with the book title, the draft synopsis,
themes, initiating incidents, plot arcs, crisis, and resolution. This
inspires me to produce a structured storyline and identify the areas
that require further research. Then I focus on world building and
compelling storytelling in a sequential manner, as the story unfolds.
How much of you is reflected in your
writing?
This story touches on some sensitive
subject matter of childhood trauma and fear-based conditioning
through the eyes of the main character, Lilac Noble, as she struggled
to liberate herself from the shadows of her past and the evil
entities that had plagued her bloodline for generations. From the
systemic abuse and repression that had long scarred Lilac’s family
tree to post-traumatic stress symptoms and the battle between
traditional healing and modern therapy, this story relays some of the
most challenging issues people face today.
By removing the veil of secrecy and
shame, the story recounts how the protagonists heal from their past
through self-actualization, in a vulnerable and authentic manner. I
wanted to write a thoughtful, empowering, and challenging novel about
perseverance, resiliency, compassion, forgiveness, and portray a
story that transcended pain into unconditional love.
When I developed the main character,
Lilac, I had to imagine how an incarnated angel’s true identity
could be stripped away in modern-day society, by humanizing the
fantasy. I wanted to make her real, authentic, and vulnerable,
relaying raw emotions and internal conflict that readers could relate
to as she struggled to understand her Soul purpose in the face of
darkness. I had to dig deep into my own childhood trauma to relay the
authentic experiences of the protagonists. As readers vicariously
wade through Lilac’s past experiences of financial hardship, pain,
cruelty, and the long-term effects of post-traumatic stress, it was
essential to relay her sheer determination to protect her loved ones
from harm. She was broken, far from perfect and layered with her own
scars, but accepting of her emotional volatility as she actively
sought healing techniques to expand her consciousness and discover
her identity.
I wanted to portray Lilac as a
multi-dimensional character, compelled by pure, unconditional love,
giving her layers of emotional and spiritual depth throughout her
self-realization journey, as she discovered her warrior wings and
began to conquer the evil entities that have been sent to derail her
divine mission of breaking the generational bloodline curse.
What kind of research did you have to
do before/during writing behind your book?
I was naturally interested in the
field of metaphysics when I embarked on my own journey of self-love,
healing, and quantum physics prior to writing my book. My research
included a self-help book written by a spiritual teacher, Matt Kahn
called "Whatever arises, Love that" which triggered my
awakening process. I also began learning how to meditate by following
Deepak Chopra's 21-day challenge on YouTube, and I found that I was
really intrigued by the whole notion of metaphysics, quantum physics
and the study of reality. I loved Eckhart Tolle's book "A New
Earth", which really resonated with me. Deepak Chopra's book
"You Are the Universe" and "You Are the Placebo"
by Dr. Joe Dispenza have been instrumental in my quest for knowledge
and understanding of epigenetics and the universal laws of energy
that has inspired the visionary fiction component of my book
How much attention do you pay to the
reviews that you get?
I am extremely grateful for all
feedback that I receive. I am cognizant of the fact that not all
readers will relate to this genre and may not enjoy reading about the
sensitive subject matter in my book. I wanted to relay this fictional
story with a unique writing style to honor the journey of all the
characters. When the story does resonate with readers, their feedback
and reviews provide such heart-felt elation and fulfillment. It
serves as a beautiful reminder of the reasons I wrote this book in
the first place.
Are friends and family supportive of
your writing?
Absolutely! I am so blessed to have
family and friends that have been extremely supportive and proud of
my passion to provide thought-provoking, gripping, and inspirational
novels. They are my first beta readers and I totally value their
input and feedback.
How do you feel leading up to your
publication day?
So many emotions! Mostly, I am
anchored in a state of gratitude and humility to be able to share my
creativity with the world. It’s such a humbling experience that is
filled with excitement, humility, and nervousness at the same time.
Which other authors inspire you or are
there any you particularly enjoy reading?
Since joining the writing community
on Twitter, a year ago, I have had the privilege and honor of meeting
so many incredibly talented independent writers. We have forged true
friendships with beautiful souls from all corners of the world,
connected through this creative passion.
I am a big fan
of self-published writers and I try to provide support for the
talented creatives in the writing community. I have been fortunate to
read fiction, fantasy, suspense, non-fiction, romance/coming of age,
dystopian science fiction, Queer Indie literature, and thrillers by
some of these fabulously gifted writers that I admire and truly
respect.
I have read
“The Life and Times of Clyde Kennard” by Derek R. King, “Spider’s
Web” by Shannon Condon, “The Cherries” by D. B. Carter,
“Innogen Forest” by Camilla Margiana, “The End of Echoes” by
Dawn Hosmer, “The Honeycake Book Series for Children” by Medea
Kalantar, “Icarus” by Adam Wing, “Edge of the Breach” by Halo
Scot, “Simone LaFray and the Chocolatiers Ball” by S.P.
O’Farrell, and “The Moon Hunters” by Anya Pavelle. I have
another 15 books on my “to be read” list. With my full-time job
and writing my next book, there’s never enough time in the day to
read all these amazing stories.
Finally...what are you working on right
now?
I have a couple of projects in the
works and I’m so excited to launch my second novel of the Ascending
Angel Academy, “The De-Coding of Jo: Hall of Ignorance”. I am
transitioning into the young adult category with diverse and gender
inclusive sixteen-year-old characters fantasy. The main character,
Jo, is Lilac’s youngest daughter who struggles with her celestial
identity and betrayal, inciting the rise of demonic parasites in her
school. As the darkness contaminates its army of sleepwalkers, Jo
must save her best friends by travelling through a holographic portal
found in the basement of the school’s library. Jo seeks
celestial guidance and the galactic power source to prevent the Lord
of Darkness from enslaving all of humanity into obscurity.
I am also launching an inspirational
hardcover book in the fall, celebrating light, unity, and harmony
through a compilation of spiritual insights, quotes, poetry, and
colorful artwork. This project is a collaboration of love showcasing
poems of healing and transformation, mixed media artistry of
visionary, intuitive photography, and digital art. I am hoping that
readers will enjoy this anthology of rhythmical creation of beauty.
About The Author
Award-winning Author, Lali A. Love provides a supernatural thriller of metaphysical and visionary fantasy with her own revolutionary philosophy and unique narrative skills to produce this heart-wrenching and gripping tale.
Lali A. Love lives in the capital city of Canada with her husband and two beautiful children who are her greatest source of pride, joy, and inspiration. As a debut author, Lali loves to write stimulating, character-based novels that invoke an emotional response in her readers. She has done extensive research into epistemology and metaphysics to further her understanding of the Universal Laws of Energy.
In her spare time, Lali is committed to writing her visionary fiction trilogy about spiritual transformation. These mystical novels are based on the journeys of three incarnated Angels that have been brought together in the third-dimensional existence, to realize their Divine Feminine soul purpose. Each of them must experience unique self-realization to overcome the dark demonic entities that are determined to destroy their inner light to derail their Soul mission.
Twitter handle: @laliaristo
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