To create a
world of contrasts, I cherry picked different things I wanted to incorporate in
this world. For example, I pictured the Imperial Palace to resemble the palaces
of India.
In contrast
to the dry plains of Ranello, I wanted Gravarian to be choking with lush
vegetation that flourishes in the humid climate, much like the rainforests in
Hawaii.
And I wanted
the locals to dress in a way that would make Arden blush—or at least, feel out
of her element when she tried to wear their fashions. So I drew inspiration
from the bright and colorful fashions of East Africa and India.
Does
Gravaria feel exotic yet? Can you feel the humid air on your skin and smell the
spices in the air yet?
If you could
create a fictional world, where would you draw your inspiration?
About the Author:
Growing up in small town
Alabama, Crista relied on story-telling as a natural way for her to pass the
time and keep her two younger sisters entertained. Of course, that also means
she’s inclined to suffer some of the same maladies that plague many southern
writers like overuse of simile and metaphor, exaggeration, melodramatic writing
style, and the ever-popular long-winded sentence.
She currently lives in the
Audi-filled suburbs of Seattle with her husband and two children, maintaining
her alter ego of mild-mannered physician by day while she continues to pursue
writing on nights and weekends.
Just for laughs, here are
some of the jobs she’s had in the past to pay the bills: barista, bartender,
sommelier, stagehand, actress, morgue attendant, and autopsy assistant.
And she’s also a recovering
LARPer. (She blames it on her crazy college days)
For the latest updates and
answers to any burning questions you have, please check out her webpage.
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