This interview was originally part of a book tour hosted by Prism Book Tours. You can find my original post here.
About the Author
Whether she’s wielding a fantasy author’s pen, a social media wand, or a freelance editor’s sword, Ralene Burke always has her head in some dreamer’s world. And her goal is to help everyone #SHINEBeyond their circumstances! Her fantasy novels are available on Amazon.
When her head’s not in the publishing world, she is wife to a veteran and homeschooling mama to their three kids. Her Pinterest board would have you believe she is a master chef, excellent seamstress, and all-around crafty diva. If she only had the time . . . You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or at her website.
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Meet Ralene Burke
I am so excited to welcome Ralene Burke today. Thank you for taking a couple of minutes to answer a few questions.
When did you first know you wanted to be an author?
I never know how to answer this without sounding cliché. I’ve always wanted to be an author. I had my first piece published in a city-wide literary magazine when I was in the 3rd grade. I took every opportunity for newspapers, creative writing, etc. all through school. Though it wasn’t until I was about 25 that I decided to pursue that dream on a more serious level.
When you are not writing, what other hats do you wear? What do you do for fun?
I tend to be a very busy lady. In the realm of publishing, I’m also a freelance editor and Marketing Director for Realm Makers. All while assisting my husband, a disabled vet, and homeschooling our 3 kids. I tend to stay very busy, and my home is rarely pristine.
Describe your book in 5 adjectives.
Describe Sword of Soter in 5 adjectives? Epic, emotional, darker, twisty, and…hopeful.
Who did you have in mind as you wrote the book?
The Sacred Armor trilogy was written for those who are still searching for their calling. Or those who have found their calling but are unsure they are worthy of it or how to embrace it. Each character is the story is called to something they are uncomfortable with for different reasons, much like we are.
Because I am a K-12 school librarian I have to ask – what is your favorite children’s book?
The Chronicles of Narnia were my favorite from a very young age. But also anything by Shel Silverstein.
Every year I organize a Young Authors Day for the kids at our school. What advice would you give to a child who wants to be a writer?
Read. A lot. When you’re younger, that’s the time to really discover the vast array of books and stories out there. Read in lots of genres, read modern and classics, read fiction and nonfiction, discover new authors. You’ll develop a radar for good writing and good storytelling.
Thank you so much for sharing with us. It always great to get to know an author a little better.
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