Christina
Bauer is launching CALLA,
Book 2 in her Pixieland Diaries series. She stopped by to answer some
questions for us as part of her tour; take a look below…
Can you give us a brief overview of your latest book?
Is it part of a series?CALLA is book 3 in my Pixieland Diaries series. These books are like the movie FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF combined with traditional fairy tales.
Do you have a favorite character?
No, that’s like picking a favorite child!! I love each of them in a unique way, and I’m not just saying that. I even adore the bad guys. I especially adore the bad guys, in fact. They’re more fun to write.
No, that’s like picking a favorite child!! I love each of them in a unique way, and I’m not just saying that. I even adore the bad guys. I especially adore the bad guys, in fact. They’re more fun to write.
Have you ever had a minor character evolve into a
major one? Did that change the direction of the novel at all?
In CALLA, there is an object called the Scepter of Summer which was supposed to be, well, just a thing. As I wrote the story, the scepter (which the main character Calla calls Sammy) took on a life of his own! Fun!
In CALLA, there is an object called the Scepter of Summer which was supposed to be, well, just a thing. As I wrote the story, the scepter (which the main character Calla calls Sammy) took on a life of his own! Fun!
Did you try the traditional route to publishing, i.e.
querying agents/publishers?
Oh, yes. For years. It wasn’t a fit for me for a pair of reasons. One, they all said no (at first anyway); and two, I’ve developed into a bit of a control freak. More on that later!
Oh, yes. For years. It wasn’t a fit for me for a pair of reasons. One, they all said no (at first anyway); and two, I’ve developed into a bit of a control freak. More on that later!
How long before you got your offer of representation/your
first contract? Was it for your first novel?
I’ve gotten two offers of representation so far, mostly recently. Neither have been a fit. I’m open to it, though!
I’ve gotten two offers of representation so far, mostly recently. Neither have been a fit. I’m open to it, though!
What factors influenced your decision to go with a
particular agent or publisher?
By the time agents reached out, I had my own business set up and running well. No need to break what’s working!
By the time agents reached out, I had my own business set up and running well. No need to break what’s working!
Are you currently under a traditional publishing
contract for future books or do you have manuscripts that you will
self-publish? Are you doing both?
Only self-publishing right now. I release at least five new novels each year, so I’ve got a tough set of goals!
Only self-publishing right now. I release at least five new novels each year, so I’ve got a tough set of goals!
What factors influenced your decision to self-publish
your book(s)?
At first, it was my only option. Now I’ve got things working and I’m not sure I want to monkey with stuff. In particular, I have set processes for my sales and marketing. It would be hard to hand that off and just hope it’s done correctly!
At first, it was my only option. Now I’ve got things working and I’m not sure I want to monkey with stuff. In particular, I have set processes for my sales and marketing. It would be hard to hand that off and just hope it’s done correctly!
If you used a graphic designer/publisher’s designer,
how involved were you during the creative process for your cover?
I’m very hands-on in choosing good design and editing talent. I can’t emphasize enough how important this is.
What’s next for you?I’m very hands-on in choosing good design and editing talent. I can’t emphasize enough how important this is.
My next release in this series is DARE (Book 3 in the Pixieland Diaries Series) and it launches in the spring of 2021!
Thanks for having me stop by! I enjoyed answering these questions and hope to return on a future tour!
Calla
Christina Bauer
(Pixieland Diaries #2)
Publication date: July 28th 2020
Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult
Book 2 of the Pixieland Diaries
Big news in Pixieland! The Blue Fairy is sending our fave pixie, Calla, and her crush, Dare, on a mini-quest. Unfortunately it’s an adventure that requires a lot of togetherness. We’re talking tons of touching, people.
Blue believes that since Calla and Dare are just friends, this situation shouldn’t be awkward.
It’s totally awkward.
***A 30,000+ word diary written by Calla***
“I absolutely love Christina Bauer’s style, full of action, intense scenes, and characters that will test one’s imaginations to the max!” – Tome Tender Book Blog
PIXIELAND DIARIES
1. Pixieland Diaries
2. Calla
3. Dare
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Author Bio:
Christina Bauer knows how to tell stories about kick-ass women. In her best selling Angelbound series, the heroine is a part-demon girl who loves to fight in Purgatory’s Arena and falls in love with a part-angel prince. This young adult best seller has driven more than 500,000 ebook downloads and 9,000 reviews on Goodreads and retailers. The first three books in the series are now available as audiobooks on Audible and iTunes.
Bauer has also told the story of the Women’s March on Washington by leading PR efforts for the Massachusetts Chapter. Her pre-event press release—the only one sent out on a major wire service—resulted in more than 19,000 global impressions and redistribution by over 350 different media entities including the Associated Press.
Christina graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School with BA’s in English along with Television, Radio, and Film Production. She lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby.
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