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Kassy Tayler | The birth of a book ~ Comment to Win
November 17, 2012
A lot of authors are asked, where do you get your ideas? My answer is a lot of
little things contribute and come together to make a story. But then again,
sometimes the story surprises you. ASHES OF TWILIGHT certainly
surprised me. The decision to write steampunk came about naturally. I write
historicals as Cindy Holby and sci/fi as Colby Hodge so combining the two made a
lot of sense when I was searching for a way to break back into the market place. The dome came from an old Star Trek episode that stayed with me all these years.
"For The World is Hollow and I have Touched The Sky" is the name of the episode,
and the line that haunted me. From this memory, came Wren, my heroine, and a
vision of her lying on her back, staring up at a glass sky and wondering what
was beyond it. But it wasn't enough for Wren to be trapped in the dome; I took it a step
further and made her part of a people who are trapped underground. She became a
coal miner that provided fuel for the dome. This idea came from my history.
Both of my grandfathers were coal miners in West Virginia. I also lost an Uncle
and as a result of his death a cousin to a coal mining accident. Around the
time of the conception of ASHES OF TWILIGHT, there
was a major mining accident in West Virginia. It reminded me of the story my
grandfather told me about my Uncle. When he came home from the service he
looked everywhere for a job but there was none to be had except in the mines.
He confided to his father that he knew in his heart that if he went into the
mines he would die, but he had no choice. He had a wife and daughter to provide
for, with another baby on the way, (Robin, who died at age two). And he did
indeed die, just a few weeks after going into the mines. So I made Wren as coal
miner as a tribute to my uncle and cousin and all the others who have died in
the mines. Their names are in the front of the book. ASHES OF TWILIGHT is the
first in a three book series about Wren MacAvoy and how she became an unlikely
catalyst for a revolution. For more information please visit my website at www.kassytayler.com or
follow me on twitter at @kassytayler. I am also on facebook at
www.facebook.com/readkassytayler
Comments
28 comments posted.
Re: Kassy Tayler | The birth of a book ~ Comment to Win
This looks great...hope I win
(Bonnie Capuano 3:24am November 17, 2012)
Greeat book.
(Pam Howell 9:05am November 17, 2012)
How funny--I remember that episode! I was crazy about that show, which was the first to trigger my imagination.
Your book sounds interesting, thanks.
(Kathleen Conner 10:03am November 17, 2012)
Great episode since Star Trek is still my favorite. Best
wishes and much success.
(Sharon Berger 10:48am November 17, 2012)
I love the steampunk genre. ASHES OF TWILIGHT sounds
intriguing with all the various inspirations that you drew
from.
(Kamla Layne 10:50am November 17, 2012)
you had me at Star Trek
(Pamela Faye Howell 12:12pm November 17, 2012)
I enjoy the steampunk genre. Thank you for bringing it to us.
(Cynthia St. Germain 3:20pm November 17, 2012)
This book sounds really good. I like how Wren is not a shrinking violet. She
sounds like a great heroine. I love old Star Trek and love how you found
inspiration from that great old show.
(Ann Sheiring 3:57pm November 17, 2012)
The storyline for your book Ashes of Twilight sounds very intriguing. The book cover is beautiful and unique...I love it and would enjoy reading your book which is something quite different from anything I've read before!
(Linda Luinstra 4:14pm November 17, 2012)
FABULOUS AND INTERESTING BOOK. HOPE I WON!!!!!!!
YOUR MY FAVORITE AUTHOR I LOVE YOUR BOOKS THEY ARE
MARVELOUS.....
(Shelly Caggiano 5:25pm November 17, 2012)
Hope to win this book..Looks like a book I can really enjoy reading..Thanks for the chance..
(Tina Myers 6:08pm November 17, 2012)
I'm learning to really appreciate Steam Punk. I'd love to read your book. Congrats on its release!
(Molly Wilsbacher 8:44pm November 17, 2012)
This sounds like such a unique story-line. Please enter me to win a copy!
(Susan Coster 9:26pm November 17, 2012)
sounds great ..hope i win...thanks
(Kimberly Hoefs 9:32pm November 17, 2012)
I've never read a steampunk book before, but would love to give this book a try!! You've captured my imagination - so much in fact, that I read part of your posting to my Husband, who is a die-hard Trekkie!! Love the cover, too!! Congratulations on the start of your series!!
(Peggy Roberson 9:50pm November 17, 2012)
Like the above poster,I have not read any sort of steampunk
book, but have a friend who is very much into it, thus it has
piqued my interest!
(Heather Hart 11:43pm November 17, 2012)
I do love to know how books & stories come to be. Wonderful
thank you.
(Mary Preston 12:16pm November 18, 2012)
I remember that old Star Trek episode and that line or title
certainly intrigued me. Loved learning about how you came up
with the story and the personal tribute you put in it.
(G. Bisbjerg 12:39pm November 18, 2012)
Your book sounds wonderful! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
(Christine Mead 4:52am November 18, 2012)
Impressive sources of inspiration... your book deserves to go a long way. Anything written from the heart is so much more powerful. I have not read much steampunk yet, as it's still a comparatively new genre, but I have read SF and historicals set in times when coal was everything, and it's great to combine the two concepts.
(Clare O'Beara 6:04am November 18, 2012)
I watched old Star Trek episodes with my Mom every week! I can see how that show could inspire you.
(Renee Pajda 8:17am November 18, 2012)
Wow wonderful storyline....I have put Kassy Taylor's books on my list to read for sure...sounds like a great series of books...I am hooked...keep up the great writing of books...luv em
(Lnda McFarland 9:46am November 18, 2012)
I thought steampunk was for teenagers---but after reading about this book, I realize it's for all. Thanks for waking me up with your blog.
(Sue Farrell 12:15pm November 18, 2012)
Thank you for your post, Kassy. "Ashes of Twilight" has an interesting premise. Sounds like the start of a fascinating trilogy. And I dig the eye-catching cover! Good luck with your new release.
(Mary Anne Landers 5:10pm November 18, 2012)
You have a way with words and I like knowing how you get from concept to creating a cohesive line of words to make a story that makes sense.
(Alyson Widen 5:30pm November 18, 2012)
What a wonderful thing that you did to have these coal miners to be remembered. Coal mining is a tough and dangerous job but as you mentioned sometimes it is the only job within miles of the community.
Looking forward to your books.
(Kai Wong 5:57pm November 18, 2012)
This book sounds great and what a wonderful tribut to your Uncle and others. Look forward to reading this. Thank you.
(Diane Castiglione 8:42am November 19, 2012)
Thank you everyone or the wonderful comments. I hope you enjoy Ashes
Of Twilight
(Kassy Tayler 2:37pm November 21, 2012)
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