t's IWSG time!
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Fundy Blue, Beverly Stowe McClure, Erika Beebe, and Lisa Buie-Collard!
Whose perspective do you like to write from best, the hero (protagonist) or the villain (antagonist)? And why?
I love this month's question because it's something I've never thought about before, and it makes such an interesting point. The idea of writing from the villain's point of view...well, it's done but not often. I've never considered writing a story from this direction, but then, I write the stories as the characters come to me. Maybe a villain is waiting in the dark corners of my mind. After seeing this question, I'll be keeping my eye out for them to step out and say something.
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In my writing life:
I have been working on a new WIP with another writer, a co-authored project, and am enjoying it tremendously. But I haven't been getting to it as much as I'd like these last days because....
MUSIC BOXES came out yesterday!!!
I've been partying all week...
Oh....and as far as 'villains' go, the one in this story captured my heart in a wicked way!
I've been partying all week...
Oh....and as far as 'villains' go, the one in this story captured my heart in a wicked way!
Print ISBN 9781939844569 $12.95, 6x9 trade paperback, 158 pages
eBook ISBN 9781939844576 $3.99 EBook available in all formats
Juvenile Fiction: Girls & Women - Fantasy & Magic - Performing Arts/Dance
Twelve-year-old Lindsey McKay's biggest dream is to be a famous ballerina. But after moving to New York, she ends up at the Community Center with a teacher who’s a burly bear in tights.
When she meets Madame DestinĂ©e, the teacher of a top dance school who offers her classes for free, Lindsey can't believe her luck. In exchange, she must perform in the school’s exclusive midnight shows, ones sure to make her a star. But something’s not right...
One by one, the other dancers disappear. Each time they do, a music box with a figurine just like the missing ballerina joins Madame DestinĂ©e’s growing collection. If Lindsey doesn’t discover the truth about the dance school, she might end up a tiny figurine herself.
When she meets Madame DestinĂ©e, the teacher of a top dance school who offers her classes for free, Lindsey can't believe her luck. In exchange, she must perform in the school’s exclusive midnight shows, ones sure to make her a star. But something’s not right...
One by one, the other dancers disappear. Each time they do, a music box with a figurine just like the missing ballerina joins Madame DestinĂ©e’s growing collection. If Lindsey doesn’t discover the truth about the dance school, she might end up a tiny figurine herself.
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I have my 'party' post up here with a few from the amazing review snippets it's received so far (I'm so excited about the amazing amount of kind words!) Go ahead and join in because who doesn't love a fun celebration?
There's a giveaway too!
The giveaway will run from midnight (EST) on the night of February 21st, 2019 until midnight (EST) on the night of March 15th, 2019. Entries will be made through the Rafflecopter. One winner will receive a music box (the one found in the book video:https://youtu.be/ww_RY4IVg3w) with the author’s golden signature on the bottom as well as swag (US addresses only). The second winner will receive an Amazon GC of $10 (US). The second winner must be in possession of a qualifying US Amazon account.
The contest is open to U.S. residents only, ages eighteen and over. No purchase is required for entry. All winners must claim their prize 48 hours after notification. Winners will be announced on www.tonjadrecker.blogspot.com on Saturday, March 16th 2019 by 10:00am (EST). All addresses and personal information will be used only for prize allocation. Sponsor, Tonja Drecker, assumes no responsibility or liability of any kind. Please email all questions to tonjadrecker@gmail.com.
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So what about you? Are you a villain observer or do you stick to the hero/heroine side of things?
It was a good question. I mostly write from the good guy POV, but it's good to consider the bad guy's motives to give them a fleshed-out feel.
ReplyDeleteFleshed out villains are really the best.
DeleteI'm so excited for your release! It's a wonderful book :)
ReplyDeleteThank you...for everything :)
DeleteWow Tonja! You have so much to look forward to. I can't wait to dive into Music Boxes and congrats on the new work in progress. Happy IWSG Day :)
ReplyDeleteHappy IWSG Day and thank you! I have a confession to make, your envelope didn't make it to the post office and is being sent off today. (sick kids ;) )
DeleteCongrats on your release. Glad you're partying! You deserve it.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'll take any excuse to celebrate. :)
DeleteThe villain in Music Boxes was wicked fun.
ReplyDeleteElegant and sinister.
DeleteCongratulations on the book! Wishing it well out in the world! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! See how the world accepts it ;)
DeleteHaha! Yes, maybe your villain IS waiting in a dark corner for you. For my MG novel, I wrote from both sides. The hero gets more ink, though, and I feel that made my villain that more compelling.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for Tonja! I've read the book, and it's wonderfully creative!
Thanks so much for all of your kind words...everywhere! Ink is always good :)
DeleteBig congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCool you are co-authoring a book.
Thanks! And we'll see if it's cool or not. So far, it's fun. When I don't know how to word something, I have some one to shove it off on to ;)
DeleteCongrats on your release!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteOoh, a co-authored project? I love writing villains! ^_^ I used to write a lot of multiple POV stories, so of course the villain got some scenes. The first time I worked on a sequel, I actually trashed it because I loved being the villains head so much, I couldn't stand going back to the hero's POV. I actually have a few ideas with villain MCs, in varying degrees of badness. I want to write them all!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I see you as the perfect villain writer.
DeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fun villain in Music Boxes.
Thank you! I do love Madame Destinee :)
DeleteGood luck with the release. I hope it does well. :-)
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Thank you for your wishes!
DeleteCongratulations for Music Boxes!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteCongrats on the book birthday! Sounds like a terrific story!!
ReplyDeleteI like writing from the villain's pov, but don't know if I could do a whole novel that way!
Thank you so much! An entire novel would be a challenge.
DeleteCongrats on Music Boxes. I've been seeing you all over the internet and celebrating.
ReplyDeleteThat's music to my ears! (no pun intended)
DeleteCongratulations on Music Boxes it sounds great. My favourite fairytale is Cinderella. I love that rags to riches ideal!
ReplyDeleteI agree! The idea of having life flip like that is wonderful.
DeleteCongratulations on the book release again!
ReplyDeleteThank you again. and again :)
DeleteYou never know when those villains might show up. Congratulations of your new book. It is great. Enjoyed the characters and the suspense of what would happen next.
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad you enjoyed reading it. I think the unexpected is one of the thrills of villains.
DeleteSo now it has launched! Hurray!
ReplyDeleteLol! What do I do now??? At least, that's the sudden feeling :)
DeleteCongratulations on the new release!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melissa!
DeleteA huge congrats on Music Boxes!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
DeleteMuch happiness coming your way with your new release, Tonja! What an exciting time. Do you have a background in ballet?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that I love this month's question. At first I thought, "Well, I've never written from the villain's perspective" but then I realized I've done that in several novels!
Music Boxes sounds so interesting. I'll have to wait to read it until I finish my edits. :(
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine what it would be like to co-author with another writer. That seems like it would cause lots of complications, especially if one of the writers writes a lot faster than the other. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new book, Tonja!
Music Boxes sounds fantastic, Tonja! Congratulations on your release!
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