INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT
I have the privilege to interview Gabrielle Poplar, the
author of The Custodian of Luima Legacy.
Welcome to I Darmie Orem Blog, as well as Authors' Curtilage with Darmie Orem.
Welcome to I Darmie Orem Blog, as well as Authors' Curtilage with Darmie Orem.
“Thank You Darmie, I’m glad to be here.”
Luima! The word makes me curious. It held me glued to this book! It sounds supernatural, like some sort of magical treasure. When I read part of the book, It seemed Agan went on a trip to get the Luima sword, but later, when the Junya council gathered to discuss his trip, it read as if the Luima are a tribe. What really are the Luima?
“The Luima of Bahadi are seven persons with life substances capable
of switching on seven weapons that produce light in the different colors of the
rainbow. They are also responsible for different aspects of the Bahadi economy,
e.g. Green Luima is responsible for farming etc.
There is an extra Luima in another friendly Kingdom called Dinachi,
he is the Infra-Red Luima, and at the beginning of the book his death started
the political intrigue in the novel.”
After Agan returned from his journey, in his briefings to the council and the King, he said, "I stopped the convoy of the Luima of Dinachi, as the council requested, but the Luima did not travel with his sword."
“Agan was sent by King Arpad and the Junya council to steal the
Infra-red Luima’s sword. Arpad is the king of Estruchi, and he wanted a Luima
weapon to press his claim for freedom from paying tribute to Bahadi. As you
read from the novel, he didn’t succeed in getting that weapon, but he killed
the Infra-red Luima before asking for the sword.”
Estruchi, is that a fabricated city or a living place in existence?
Estruchi, is that a fabricated city or a living place in existence?
“It is a fabricated word, just as Dinachi and Bahadi are also
fabricated names. You probably shouldn’t expect less from a fantasy world.
(smile)”
*Smiles* But of course I know that. I just want to keep the interview flowing. And I’m succeding Out of all the members of the Junya council, Fastian alone appeared to have the word of wisdom, i.e. an insight into situations by which known facts are correctly applied to solve problems or read outcome of actions or do something right.
“Fastian is portrayed as a skilled First Minister of Estruchi, and
he is very diplomatic. He stays factual and adjusts well to situations. Your
perception may be very right, but I see him more as someone who is worldly
wise.”
Is he the protagonist or the Prince who struck his mother the Queen dead with the Jebo staff gifted him by the King?
“Fastian is the protagonist. He is the Custodian of the Luima
Legacy. His family kept the Queen’s sword a secret from the Prince and his
descendants for 400 years. They were to give it only to the Queen’s descendant
that proves worthy. Apparently they had to wait a long time.”
The Queen at her death bed said, "Cust... Custodiret illum semen quod dignum probat." Then she died. What language is that?
“Latin, and the statement was interpreted in the novel.”
Can we get to meed an author?
“I am a mother, a wife, and a believer in Christ. I started writing
to put down the stories in my head in a way that would be entertaining, but
also filled with messages for the reader to think about.”
When did you first start writing?
“As a teenager and I must confess my first novel was really bad.
After that, I stopped writing, and ideas would float through my mind, that I
would consider writing down, but I never got around to doing it. However, I
started this novel about a year ago, and I was able to complete it.”
What was your family reaction when you started writing and take it serious?
“They still think it is a bug that’ll pass. I hope to disappoint
them.”
Custodian of the Luima Legacy is an epic fantasy novel. Where did you get the ideas for the book?
“Darmie, I don’t know.
However, a book I read every day starts a phrase about inspiration like this: There
is a spirit in man…”
*Giggles* I should say you are right about that. There is a spirit or spirits in men. The ones within me, that brings me ideas, make me see words through another words, ask me to go to book store to buy books without looking at them, talks to me about story concepts and make me wanna go crazy if I don't put them down; I don't know where they come from! God is wonderful. He is sure the God of diverse gifts and Literature!
Plus endless
book revision, editing and all, how long did it take you to get this book
published?
“I am a self-published
author, so the time line was much shorter. Initially, I jumped in head first
after I finished writing the book, then I started receiving feedback from
reviewers that I have a good book but it needs to be refined, so I stepped back
and handed it off to a professional editor. In all it has taken 9 months to get
the current product.”
What are the ups and downs for putting the ideas together for this book?
“The initial idea I had
for the book was killed by my spouse. He said it was too lame. I had to rewrite
it twice before he grunted his satisfaction. That changed the tone of the book
completely, hopefully for the better.”
What have you
learned writing this book?
“Writing a good novel is
not enough. Marketing is key, and so is, good relations with other authors and
bloggers.”
Quickly tell your potential readers briefly what else you would want them to know about the Custodian of the Luima Legacy.
“Read it now. The Heir to
the Luima Legacy should be out this January (2013). As they say, the story
continues.”
Okay Gab. You’ve heard it from the horse’s mouth, read the book, The Custodian of the Luima Legacy. I was trying to give away some part of it for you guy, but that didn’t work!
Please provide
links to your Website/blog, your social media profiles, and links to purchase
The Custodian of the Luima Legacy.
Thanks
Gabrielle, for stopping by at I Am Darmie Orem and Authors' Curtilage with
Darmie Orem.
“Thank you, Darmie, for
having me. It’s been a pleasure to visit your blogs. I wish you the very best
with your publishing efforts.”
Thank you, Gabrielle. I wish you fame and fortune and all that you desire in this industry. Do you have closing thoughts, for your potential readers, this season?
“Yes. I wish all my
readers a Happy New Year, filled with joy and happiness.”
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