Salem's Fury
Aaron Galvin
Sarah Kelly fears a father’s sins are revisited upon the children.
Her sister believes different. Adopted by the Miamiak and raised in the wilderness, Rebecca shares no such concerns. For her, memories of their early life and of Hecate’s attack remain dim.
But history condemns those who neglect the past.
When a war party brings news of a neighboring tribe attacked for harboring white folk, they demand the Miamiak aid in avenging their fallen brothers. With rumors the culprits were held in sway to a fearless witch on the rampage, Rebecca must decide whether to guard those she holds dear or seek vengeance upon a forgotten shade of Salem.
So some of you may have read Salem's Vengeance - and if you adore witches, then you positively should. Today I bring you Salem's Fury, book two in the Vengeance Trilogy by Aaron Galvin! I was lucky enough to get some time to interview Aaron, so take a peak - let me know what you think!
Interview
Hey Aaron!
Thanks for joining me today!
Hey Liz! Thanks for having
me. It’s always nice to chat with you again.
First, tell us something quick about Salem’s Fury?
It’s the second book in my
Vengeance Trilogy. Think Indians vs. Witches, with a heroine who could stand
toe-to-to with Katniss Everdeen and not wilt.
So the Vengeance Trilogy is witches, and your other
series, Salt, is about selkies. How do
you switch mindsets between two such very different subjects?
I’m
obsessed with all things paranormal and mythological, so switching back and
forth between series keeps it fun. I like to think of it as my being a Selkie –
sometimes I need to be underwater, other times I go ashore and shed my sealskin
to write about witches and dance in the moonlight.
I’m
a man torn between two worlds, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Did writing Salem’s Vengeance and Salem’s Fury require
much research, and where do you even begin on such a strong subject?
Absolutely.
I studied both News Journalism and Theatre in college. Very different majors,
but both professions seek truth and you need research to find/gain that
understanding. The Salem trials have always fascinated me, so I felt like I
approached the story with a pretty good base. I should’ve listened to Yoda –
“Much to learn, you still have.”
Fortunately,
there is a wealth of information about the subject. I read countless
non-fiction books, documentaries, and even transcripts from the actual trials.
All of it really helped me immerse myself in that time period and gain further
understanding of the factors creating the trials. After all the research, the
real fun began – using my imagination to weave fact and fiction together.
Now, if we look at your website, we see you are also
an actor. Very cool!! But if you had to choose writing or acting,
which would you choose?
It changes every day. Haha.
Today,
I would probably choose acting. I’ve spent the last few months locked away in
an office writing Salem’s Fury, so
the actor side of me is grumbling to get out and play.
So what is it like seeing the world from both an
acting standpoint, and the writer’s standpoint?
There’s
nothing like being on a film set. Whether you’re playing an actual character in the story, wearing
the costume, or interacting with the other players, it’s a thrill I’ve not
found anywhere else.
And
yet I love the writer side too because it allows me more freedom to play roles
I could never convincingly portray on screen, and go places that I haven’t seen
on screen.
I truly
think my pursuits have been a great marriage of the two professions. For
example, all actors desire a juicy role with complexities to play with, so I
always think of that when I’m writing. If I can’t give even minor characters some
little quirky trait that makes them unique then they don’t belong in the story.
Conversely,
It’s been helpful as an actor because now I approach scripts in ways I never
did before with a writer’s understanding of character relationships, relevance,
and overall impact on the story.
What would you say is your favorite movie of all time?
Braveheart.
Action, romance, comedy, – it
has everything you could ever want in
a movie.
And because I’m not letting you off that easy, what
would be your favorite book?
‘The Stand’ by Stephen King.
Amazing read. Again, it’s the
perfect blend of storytelling and weaving multiple genres.
Do you have any other projects coming up that you can
share with us (film, writing, or otherwise?!)
I’m currently banging away at
the final book in the Vengeance Trilogy, and I’m in hopes to film a live-action
trailer of Salem’s Vengeance in the
fall. This series has really found a following and I want to give those fans
something back by making the characters come to life.
And a little birdy told me you would be at the LA
Times Festival of Books. Give us the
deets! Where, when, what will you be
doing??
Yeah, I am! J
The L.A. Times Festival of
Books is this weekend (April 18-19th) at USC’s campus.
It’s
free admission, so why not swing out and say hey! I’ll be in Alumni Park both
days signing and selling books, and I might even be participating in a panel.
You’ll have to swing by and find out… ;)
http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with me
today, Aaron!
Thank you for having me! It’s been a blast!
a Rafflecopter giveawayAaron Galvin cut his chops writing stand-up comedy routines at age thirteen. His early works paid off years later when he co-wrote and executive produced the award-winning indie feature film, Wedding Bells & Shotgun Shells.He is also an accomplished actor. Aaron has worked in everything from Hollywood blockbusters, (Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, and Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers), to starring in dozens of indie films and commercials.
Aaron is a native Hoosier, graduate of Ball State University, and a proud member of SCBWI. He currently lives in Southern California with his wife and daughter.
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