(The
Secret Societies Collection, #2)
Publication
date: August 18th 2015
Genres: Paranormal, Young
Adult
Synopsis
Sophia
Morganthal is in over her head. Her struggles with trying to run a corporation
and lead her coven cause havoc in Sophia’s personal life — mostly with her
boyfriend, Connor.
Amidst
the chaos, a neighboring coven is attacked, pushing Sophia to assume her place
on the local council. On the brink of a supernatural war, Sophia must take
action as some of the coven leaders seem to have their own agenda.
Running
out of options, Sophia seeks help from the last group the council wants to
involve. Will the risk be worth the reward or will she lose everything she
fought so hard to attain?
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AUTHOR BIO
Kat
Nichols was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. The youngest of
four children, she'd been known to play for hours with only a cardboard
box for entertainment. Her imaginary friends had friends... and
family... and even little cities to play in. As she grew older, she began
to put some of these stories down on paper, rather than keeping them
in her head.
Writing
a novel had always been a dream for her, perhaps an item on her bucket
list, but it wasn't until she joined a writing group with other aspiring writers
that she finally got to work. When not writing, Kat is reading or driving
her son to and from practices and wishing she was reading. It depends
on the day.
Kat still
lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her wonderful husband, their hilarious
son and their sometimes adorable and sometimes annoying cat.
To
learn more about the author, please go to Author’s Website.
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Interview with Kat Nichols
1. What is the Secret Societies Collection
about?
The
Secret Societies Collection is a planned series of books about how various
supernatural groups interact with humans and each other in northwestern
Illinois. Since the series covers multiple groups, each story is divided into
two books or a Set. The first two books, Family Secrets and Deadly Secrets, are
the Secrets Set and tell Sophia's story. Book three will move on to a new group
and therefore will start a new Set. Each set can be read on its own, but as the
characters’ lives intertwine with those you've already read, or those you may
meet in the future, it's a good idea to read them in order.
2. What are you working on now?
Right
now I'm working on two novels and a short story. The short story will be
released to my newsletter followers in December and is a glimpse of Sophia’s
first Christmas in Illinois. This comes after Deadly Secrets in the timeline.
I’m also working hard on book three in the collection. Tentatively titled, Fool
Me Once, it tells the story of Morgan, who is 16 years old and completely
oblivious to anything supernatural. Her world is about to be rocked when not
one, but two new guys enroll in her school and introduce her to both glamour
and danger. I’m not a fan of love triangles, but this book will have a very
different take on them which I hope people enjoy!
3. Can you give us more information on the
love triangle?
I
don’t want to spoil it, but let’s just say that not everything is as it seems. It
will be obvious to the reader, sort of, but not to the characters themselves.
Like I said, I’m not a huge fan of love triangles as a reader, so I really did
not want to put one in a book as an author, but it’s integral to the plot and
really a different view.
4. Have you always wanted to be a writer?
Yes.
Ever since I was a little girl I’ve wanted to write. I have notebooks and
folders full of ‘Chapter Ones’ and ‘Story Ideas’ from all through high school
and college. These notes were jotted when I probably should have been studying
or paying attention to the professor. Oops.
5. Will you ever write anything else
besides YA or Paranormal?
Actually,
the second book I am working on is a NA (New Adult) Contemporary novel about a
college senior named Brynna, who is trying to live her life while constantly
hiding from almost everyone, including her new love interest, that her father
is a convicted serial killer. This one has been a lot of fun to write. It’s
definitely been a different experience without a witch or vampire in sight!
6. I really liked Sydney. You’ve said we’ll
see Sophia, but will we see her again too?
I’ve
heard that from several readers which makes me happy. I love Sydney too! So, short answer, yes.
Long answer, the Rebel Writers, the wonderful writing group I’m a part of, have
discussed putting out an anthology around Valentine’s Day. I think Sydney
deserves her chance at some romance!
7. Do you have any advice for aspiring
writers?
You
have to get out there and mingle with the blogging/writing/reading world. Join
discussion groups, follow Facebook pages, and put yourself out there. It can be
time consuming, time you may want to spend writing, but you can meet some
amazing people. And then, keep going. Don’t stop writing or reading. If
possible, find yourself a good writing group to help keep you sane. They will
understand what you’re going through and can support you in ways even your best
friends and family cannot.
8. You’ve mentioned the Rebel Writers. Who
are they and how have they influenced you?
The
Rebel Writers is a writing group composed of Alex Tuttle, Caylie Marcoe, Regan
Claire, Stormy Smith and Theresa Kay. We met as fans of indie author Rachel
Higginson, who is the sweetest person and an amazing author, and we all decided
we’d write our first books together. They are extremely talented authors and I
feel so lucky to call them friends. If not for them, I never would have
finished my first book, let alone two with more to come. They are truly like
family.
9. How can our readers find you?
I
can always be found on Facebook at: Kat
Nichols, Author. My website is Kat Nichols, Author.
My twitter handle is @Author_KatN
and I’m on Instagram as katnicholsauthor.
For
new release info, teasers and exclusive giveaways, sign up for my newsletter on
my website.
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