Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren - Supernatural Thriller - The battle between good and evil resides with...
The battle between good and evil resides with...
While awaiting his execution for murdering his son, Benjamin Poe confesses to his lawyer the true story behind his crime, a harrowing tale of a manipulating, soul-collecting demon named Crighton.
Following Poe's death, Crighton continues his malevolent duties, until he's kidnapped by members of The Sovereign Sector. This group of scientists, notorious for experimenting on supernatural creatures, forces Crighton into a soulmate relationship with the very angel he was sent to capture for Lucifer.
However, with secrets revealed and loyalties shifting, Crighton soon becomes the target of Lucifer's revenge, and his journey to redemption and freedom–or eternal enslavement–begins.
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Interview with AuthorKaylin McFarren
Welcome to JB’s Bookworms with Brandy Mulder, please tell us about SOUL SEEKER.
While awaiting his execution for murdering his son, Benjamin Poe confesses to his lawyer the true story behind his crime, a harrowing tale of a manipulating, soul-collecting demon named Crighton.Following Poe’s death, Crighton continues his malevolent duties, until he’s kidnapped by members of The Sovereign Sector. This group of scientists, notorious for experimenting on supernatural creatures, force Crighton into a soulmate relationship with the very angel he was sent to capture for Lucifer. However, with secrets revealed and loyalties shifting, Crighton soon becomes the target of Lucifer’s revenge, and his journey to redemption and freedom—or eternal enslavement—begins.
Writing isn’t easy. What was the most difficult thing you dealt with when writing SOUL SEEKER?
Creating the best opening that will grab the attention of
readers.
Tell us a little bit about your writing career.
At the age of 8, I began writing poems on a regular basis,
and I was an avid reader -- mysteries especially. While in high school, I
worked on the school paper and wrote short stories in college. After getting
married, I took care of my husband’s public relation needs and helped grow our
Yoshida Sauce company into 26 diverse businesses. My three daughters spread
their own wings after graduating from college, and about 16 years ago, I
decided to spread mine as well by resuming my love of writing.
They say Hind-sight is 20/20. If you could give advice to
the writer you were the first time you sat down to write, what would it be?
Select the right time and space in which you write and never
plan the ending of a book. If your characters are strong enough, they will
bring the closure you want.
What was your most difficult scene to write?
In this book, the fight scene between brothers -- a guardian
angel and Lucifer. I wanted to keep the tension growing and at the same time
avoid giving away too much in regard to who the victor would be when the dust
settled.
Are themes a big part of your stories, or not so much?
There’s definitely a theme involved in my stories. They’re
all about relationships, some good, some bad, and they always provide a
learning experience.
What are you working on now?
The second book in my SOUL SEEKER series. It’s called
ANNIHILATION and involves a battle for human souls erupting between angels and
demons.
Is there a release date planned?
Not yet, but I do try to release one book each year. My
latest is SOUL SEEKER, releasing on October 27th.
Who is your favorite character from your own stories, and
why?
Actually, there are two: Rachel Lyons and Chase Cohen from
my THREADS series. When I wrote SEVERED THREADS, I was only planning to write
one book, but their adventure and complicated love for each other drove me to
write four books in this series. They are real, three-dimensional, and I found
pieces of myself in both of them.
Most writers were readers as children. What was your
favorite book in grade school?
Nancy Drew books, any and all of them.
What are your plans for future projects?
Once I complete ANNIHILATION, we will just have to see. If I
enjoy the story line and don’t want it to end, I might have a third or fourth
book in the SOUL SEEKER series.
Is there anything you would like to add before we finish?
Read all kinds of stories and read often. You might discover
a new genre you thoroughly enjoy.
Good advice. Good luck with SOUL SEEKER, and thank you for being
with us today.
Excerpt:
"Are you aware of our situation?""Of course, I'm aware," Poe snapped. "The date is approaching fast and we're running out of options."
Beaudoin sighed. "It would seem so. But I haven't given up hope just yet. We can still try for an insanity plea, although I know how you feel about that." He paused a moment to study Poe's tired eyes. "I've seen it work even this late in sentencing. If there's one chance to keep you alive, Ben, then we need to–"
"Counselor, it's over. You and I both know that. I'm done fighting. If I plead insanity, they'll send me away to the State hospital...and I don't want to spend what time I have left in that place. But I don't want to go home either. There's nothing left for me there." He leaned forward, resting his elbow the counter. "I know I'm not crazy, and I understand the seriousness of it. But I swear to you it was never my intention to kill him." He paused. "Not Gabriel. Not my son."
"Can I be frank with you, Ben?"
He nodded.
"Any ordinary case would have resolved itself by now, but as you're very well aware, this is far from ordinary. Your son's blood was found on your clothes. The same caliber revolver found in your possession matched his wounds, and you never denied firing it. Yet you continue to claim your innocence. Which begs the question..." Beaudoin paused briefly, choosing his words carefully. "If you didn't kill your son, as you'd like me to believe, then who did?"
Poe tipped his head to the side. "I never claimed he was killed by someone else, Mr. Beaudoin. If you read the transcripts, my story has never changed. Not one iota." The crease between Poe's eyebrows deepened. "I was the one who pulled the trigger. I was the one who fired all six shots. My son Gabriel died by my hand, but like I said, it was never my intention to kill him. The six rounds I fired were meant for someone else."
Beaudoin slapped his hand on the counter. "Right! That's what you said before. Someone else was there. But who, Mr. Poe?" He paused, exasperated. "And why? Because you refuse to admit your guilt. You refuse to take responsibility for your actions. Yet here I am...trying my best to keep you alive."
Poe sighed. "I've accepted my fate, Mr. Beaudoin. I don't expect any favors, but after everything you've done for me, you deserve to hear it all. The whole truth. I've never shared this with anyone because no one would ever believe me. But there's no point now in keeping it a secret any longer. I just want to leave this world knowing I held nothing back."
Beaudoin shook his head. "And you wait until now to share this?"
"I know, but I swear the story I'm about to tell you is the God's honest truth."
Beaudoin could see his own reflection in the Plexiglas barrier and it looked as shocked as he felt. He shrugged and said, "Very well then, you've got my full attention, Mr. Poe."
"You'll think I'm crazy. That much is certain. You might even demand that I plead insanity after you hear my explanation. But all I ask from you is to hear me out. Nothing more. Then you decide if the devil was there...or if he's sitting in this room right now."
Beaudoin eyed Poe, trying to decide if this bit of storytelling was worth his time. He tugged on his shirt sleeve and glanced down at his watch. It was 10:58AM and he had more than forty minutes to spare before his next meeting. So what did he have to lose, aside from his patience? Blowing out an exaggerated breath, he answered, "Okay, I'm listening."
Poe shifted on his seat and appeared to be collecting his thoughts. Or maybe he was formulating his story. Then he began.:
"It happened two weeks before Christmas. The fire at College Inn. Do you remember that?"
Beaudoin nodded and waited for him to continue.
"It was the night that everything was destroyed, including my life. You see, Mr. Beaudoin, up until then, I was a good Christian man, a loving father. I made an honest living. I provided a comfortable life for my family. I did everything by the book...everything that was expected of me." Poe rubbed his eyes and before he pulled his hands away, he continued, "I didn't know until that night that the world is full of monsters. Monsters with dark souls and claws, waiting for the chance to tear you apart."
About the Author:
Kaylin McFarren has received more than 50 national literary awards, in addition to a prestigious Golden Heart Award nomination for FLAHERTY'S CROSSING - a book she and her oldest daughter, New York Times/USA Today best-selling author Kristina McMorris, co-wrote in 2008. Prior to embarking on her writing journey and developing the popular THREADS psychological thriller series, she poured her passion for creativity into her work as the director of a fine art gallery in the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon; she also served as a governor–appointed member of the Oregon Arts Commission.
When she's not traveling or spoiling her two pups and three grandsons, she enjoys giving back to her community through participation and support of various charitable, medical and educational organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Her latest time-travel adventure, HIGH FLYING, asks challenging questions that will linger long after the final twists are revealed. Recently jumping to the supernatural thriller genre, Kaylin's clever SOUL SEEKER series leads readers into the pit of Hell, through the mechanisms of secret societies, and across the earth's crust, ever raising the stakes for her leading duo—a wicked demon and a saintly angel with secret earth-shattering agendas. With each story she writes, this author delivers unexpected twists and turns and keeps her readers on the edge of their seats, leaving them guessing and thoroughly entertained.
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Thank you for the super fun interview and great post! Hoping you and your readers enjoy this book as much as I did writing it.
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