Welcome to Rally the Readers, Malia! Thank you for answering a few questions today.
What made you want to write a book about magic?
I love fantasy and magic because so many fun and incredible things can be done with the worlds that are created. You can let your imagination go pretty darn crazy. After all, where in real life can you conjure a pepperoni pizza from your nose? Or really become invisible? Or shoot lightning bolts from your eyes? I have such a good time coming up with all the different ideas.
Are there any particular challenges you face writing for younger readers?
There are so many distractions for kids these days; I would say one challenge is writing a book that's fun, exciting and interesting enough to hold the reader's complete attention. You don't want them tossing aside your book just because they became bored or discontented with it.
Growing up, what were some of your favorite books/who were some of your favorite authors?
I really can't remember any particular favorites. I just read tons of books. I always had a book in my hands. (I'm proud to say that I mastered the art of reading and watching TV at the same time.) Oh yeah, I was also a huge Nancy Drew fan.
I absolutely loved the whole concept of every room in the Tinker house having its own magical power. How did the idea come about?
Almost 7 years ago, I was working as a Real Estate Agent. After a day of showing homes to my clients, that night I dreamed I was living in a huge house where every room had magic in it. I don't usually remember my dreams, but this one stuck with me. And it's a good thing, or Chase Tinker would be in the same dark place as all those other forgotten dreams. :)
What can we look forward to in Book 2, Chase Tinker and the House of Secrets?
Well, I can't give too much away, but I can share that an awesome and unexpected character joins the cast, and a stunning revelation knocks the pants off everyone. Lots of exciting stuff.
And now for a few random questions:
If you could have any magical power, what would it be?
I'd want the ability to teleport. I'm kind of afraid of flying so with that awesome power, I could go anyplace in the world in the blink of an eye. I'd also use it to constantly drop in on my family members who live in other states. Ha! I'm sure they would love that.
Favorite room in the Tinker house?
The Library. Besides having tons of books, you can conjure up almost anything you want in that room. Plus, it has a pirate ship, a hot air balloon, a tree house and other fantastic things to have fun with.
Period in history you'd most like to travel back in time to?
As long as I didn't have to live there, because I happen to love indoor plumbing, electricity and my computer, I wouldn't mind visiting the wild, wild west with lots of, hopefully, sexy cowboys. :)
Favorite color?
I like all different shades of blue and purple. And green. And red. And gray. Oh, and pink.
Thanks again for your time, Malia! I really appreciate it!
You're welcome, Lee! Thanks for taking the time to talk with me. :)
About Malia Ann Haberman
Author of "The Chase Tinker Series" Malia loves dancing, reading, writing, sunsets, ladybugs, playing video games on her iPod, watching TV, and chocolate. She also has terrible motion sickness and hates onions. She's always wanted to have the ability to teleport and the power to move things with her mind. She lives in the Seattle area with her four wild and crazy ferrets.
You can find Malia on her website, Facebook, and Twitter.
Great intereview! I totally agree on living in another time period..love you internet LOL
ReplyDeleteI'd be lost without Internet, too. I had connection problems for a few days after getting a new modem, and it was torture. I didn't realize how spoiled I was, lol.
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