Firefly
of immortality (The Guardians of Light book 1)
By: Kasey
Hill
I met Kasey
Hill on Facebook and haven’t read her books until now. What led me to her is
her creativity with her cover creations. I am always admiring them. They are
all truly eye-catching, and the covers alone leave you wanting to read her
books.
She asked me
from the get-go if reading books about religion would bother me. I told her no.
She then told me to read this series, and this is book one of said series.
I started
reading and that was it, I was hooked. I finished this book in less than a day,
because it totally pulled me in. I had to get to the ending to see what was
going to become of the Gods. Sophie completely caught my attention, because she
was an angel born of earth. On top of that, Sophie has a problem when she enters the Earth, it’s her memories. And that is where the trouble lies.
Sophie has a
love interest Incaendiel, and with that also lies a problem. But Incaendiel
doesn’t give up. He keeps trying to get her memories to form. But watch out, because that too,
could create another predicament.
In this story,
there is a war on the horizon. The Angels are trying to get their parents’
attention, and please them. But can and will it happen? Sophie is the one angel
who can help with everything happening. But like I said, she is having issues
of her own. Will it be a good thing if Sophie does remember? This is where you
as the reader come in. Because I’m not going to blow the story for you. You
need to get your copy and see what happens.
This book is
intriguing and will keep you guessing. I give it five stars and intend to read
the rest of the series, not to mention the other books that Kasey has written.
She has a writing style that is different to most. Down to earth and eye
opening. I give this book five stars. I am certain you will too.
My interview with Kasey:
1.
What made you write this book and how long did it take?
When I
started writing this book, I had a lot of inspiration from both Supernatural,
dreams, and actual research into the varying mythologies of the world. I had
been researching and writing nonfiction for eight years at that point. After
the apocalyptic angel dreams wouldn't stop, I sat down and began weaving
together everything I had learned up to that point into this book. It took me 5
days to write it in 2015.
2.
What is your favorite part of this book?
I
don't have a favorite scene if that it is what you are asking. Overall, this
book and the series that follows are my favorite series because of the rich
tapestry I was able to blend together. Romantic fantasy, high fantasy, and dark
fantasy splatter the pages in a mythical retelling of the biblical creation
story. It dives into deep, emotional concepts while an apocalyptic war is on
the horizon.
3. Who
designed the cover?
I
designed the cover. When I first had it published, it was through a publisher
who wouldn't use my cover because it wasn't dark enough for their liking, since
they were a horror imprint. Once I regained the rights after the publishing
house closed, I changed the cover to another one, but I was still unsatisfied,
so I turned to Facebook to ask what I should use. Many people commented they
liked the original cover I had designed, and showed them when I was debating
self-publishing it. From there, the only things that have changed are fonts and
color schemes.
4.
What are you working on now?
I am
working on book 6 of this series while people beta read book 5. It is supposed
to be published sometime in May once I get feedback on it.
5.
What are your hobbies?
Writing,
of course. Plus, I format, edit, and do cover work. I also enjoy painting and
going camping when the weather permits. We live right by a vast lake in our
area, so it's convenient.
6. Who
is your favorite author and why?
I have
had so many throughout the years. One that will never change is Clive Barker. I
picked up his book, The Thief of Always, from my school library in 6th grade
and read it over and over. It was my favorite book. It remains one of the top
stories I have ever read. His world-building was phenomenal in it.
7.
What made you want to be a writer when you grew up?
I have
always been a writer. It started in school when we had writing prompts for the
Standards of Learning tests we took at the end of each year. Then, in 5th
grade, my English teacher started handing out chocolate bars to us if we wrote
a creative fiction story and read it out loud to the class. It was my first
paying gig lol
8.
What is your favorite thing about being a writer?
Being
able to control the story's narrative. I love reading about different worlds,
and yes, that includes the mundane world books too. I get to live inside that
book for a few hours (it doesn't take me long to read). When I realized I could
create my own worlds and live in them forever by writing, it was the best gift
I could receive. Plus, I hope that one day my kids will start enjoying reading
like I did when I was growing up, and they'll ask to read my books. I wrote the
books for them.
9.
Have you ever met any famous writers, if so who?
In
person, no, I haven't. If I could, I would love to meet Clive Barker or
Cassandra Clare.
10.
Please provide all social media links to follow you and your work, including
Amazon:
People
can find my social media links on my website, www.kaseyhillauthor.com
My
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kasey-Hill/author/B00O2WT210
www.facebook.com/kaseyhillauthor
www.instagram.com/kaseyhillauthor
www.tiktok.com/kaseyhillauthor
www.amazon.com/stores/Kasey-Hill/author/B00O2WT210
and here is Kasey’s biography:
Kasey Hill has
lived in Franklin County, VA, for most of her adult life and is a versatile
writer known for her work in several genres, including urban fantasy, horror,
thriller, paranormal romance, and metaphysical/New Age topics. She has authored
both fiction and non-fiction, with a particular interest in Wicca, specializing
in Trinitarian Wicca as the historical archivist with an upcoming historical
account of the shift from polytheism to monotheism in Abrahamic religions,
where she has published non-fiction works exploring the subject.
Her fiction
often dives into the supernatural and the macabre, blending mythological
elements with modern storytelling. She has published multiple novels, poetry
collections, and short stories. Notable works include her Guardians of
Light series in the mythology fantasy genre, and her poetry that has
received recognition for its depth and emotional resonance. As she grows in the
horror genre, she has a particular penchant for Southern Gothic storytelling,
such as her Adult Horror novel Devil’s Claw and her Young
Adult horror series, The Whispering Spirits featuring The
Haunting at Foxwood Village and Dark Coven. She has
several Horror short stories circulating for anthologies and Ezines featuring
her unique style of worldbuilding.
In addition to
her writing, Kasey Hill has also contributed to the Wiccan and occult community
through her non-fiction work, making her a multi-faceted author with a broad
range of interests and expertise.
