Date Published: 3/17/21
Publisher: Winter Goose Publishing
Fifteen-year-old Monte moves to the mystically jeopardized Highlands of Scotland and discovers that life as a Celtic wizard is anything but easy. Whisperings of abnormal enchantments and vicious cat siths grip the small town he now calls home. Fear is at the helm and the instigator is unknown. An indefinite moratorium on magic is enforced. In a race against darkness, Monte and his friends must choose who to trust before time runs out, even if it means breaking some rules and facing danger head on.
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp?
On the surface, Mystic
Invisible is full of adventure, mystery, and angst but a deeper dive reveals
that beneath all the banter and the fun are strong undertones of trust, family relationships,
unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. It truly is a coming of age tale that’s
meant to show readers young and old that no matter the circumstance, you can always
find your own kind of magic.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
I’m a mom of three very young
kids so wrangling my writing time is always at the top of the list. In terms of
actual writing construction though, I often have a really hard time with first
drafts. I sometimes get myself got in a compulsive editing loop where all of my
time is spent reading and re-reading what I’ve already written instead of plowing
forward and plunging in to drafting that initial story.
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
Mystic Invisible is my debut novel. Aside from that, I’ve written a number
of stories/books in creative writing classes throughout the years but most of
my current projects are still in various stages of drafting. I’m really excited
for what’s to come, though!
If You had the chance to cast your main character from
I’ve actually
been asked this a few times and I still don’t know! I initially wrote Mystic
Invisible as a middle grade fantasy, which means my main character, Monte Darrow,
was a bit younger than he is now. During those earlier stages I always pictured
Owen Vaccaro as a good Monte. Those of you who have read the book may be
scratching your heads at that choice because Vaccaro’s hair color and hair type
don’t match Monte’s at all. However, there’s something about his facial
expressions and mannerisms that really “speak:” Monte Darrow.
When did you begin writing?
My writing career
actually came about in quite a random way. Or it least it felt that way at the time.
I never really intended to be an author. I love reading and I always enjoy a
good story, but the thought of actually writing and publishing a book never
crossed my
mind, at least
not consciously. Here’s how it all unfolded: I was in a church meeting,
trying to keep
my baby entertained, and this name came to me. I could see the character pretty
clearly in my mind and within seconds, details started to form around him
(funny thing is it wasn’t even my main character, it was Uncle Jarus). You can imagine
the shock and excitement I felt as I dug through my diaper bag in search of paper
and something to write this flood of ideas down with. The book would be my favorite
genre, middle grade or YA fantasy, and would be set in Scotland, where my
husband was born and raised; a land that I love dearly. While the original
story changed and developed over time, it was that initial surge of inspiration
that started me down the path of writing.
How long did it take to complete your first book?
About nine months
of drafting, nine months of editing, and eighteen months of subs with my agent,
during which I did a complete re-write to shift the genre from middle grade to
young adult.
Did you have an author who inspired you to become a writer?
It’s probably cliché and even a
bit sappy but I’ve always looked up to the big dogs like J.K. Rowling and Suzanne
Collins (particularly The Hunger Games). Harry Potter was a huge
part of my childhood and then Suzanne Collins’ ability to blend some of
humanity’s harshest topics with eerily beautiful narrative is truly superb. I’ve
always been fascinated with how both authors managed to create such a massive
impact on the world with a single book or series.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
I actually really enjoy
revisions and watching the manuscript blossom into the finished project.
Describe your latest book in 4 words.
An adventure in
Scotland.
Can you share a little bit about your current work or what is in the
future for your writing?
I’m actually juggling three projects right now and they’re all still
in the drafting stages. I have book two of Mystic Invisible which has been
surprisingly stubborn (who knew sophomore books could be so hard?), and then a
completely new YA dystopian series that I can’t wait to develop more. I also
have a nonfiction collaboration in the works which I hope to share more about
soon.
About The Author
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Ryder Hunte Clancy has lived most of her life in the desert but her heart belongs to the sea; her happy place, where brine and mist abound and allusive waves caress expansive stretches of compacted sand. A tried and true stay-at-home mom, she is often found scribbling notes between diaper changes or connecting plot points while everyone else sleeps. She survives off of toddler snacks like apple slices and cheese, and has just as much trouble keeping up with her fictional, teenage characters as she does her three small children. Mystic Invisible is her debut novel, the inspiration of which was gleaned from her husband’s homeland of Scotland, where fantasy, mystery, and folklore are rich and hits of adventure linger around every corner.
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