A Special Character

Mar 23

Posted by

Gracie Cooper Author Interview

Gargoyle’s Spring follows a lonely witch banished for her misguided magic who schemes with her best friend to transform a gargoyle into her boyfriend. Where did the idea for this novel come from?

The idea came to me one evening while I was completing a paint-by-number canvas of a witch and a cat while listening to Taylor Swift. The scenes of a clumsy witch and her familiars came to mind instantly. It took me a little longer to figure out the MMC. I kept juggling between a Gargoyle or Reaper. I finally decided on both, but they would each get their own novel.

Ibis is such a relatable character. Is there anything from your own experiences reflected in her storyline?

Oh, I’ve been known to be clumsy, but I can honestly say that I have never unleashed havoc in a library. Final answer. However, Ibis is a special character. My aunt’s name was Ibis and my great-grandfather’s name was Heliodoro. It was my way of honoring them and a few others in the book.

What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?

I am currently working on a paranormal Ghost stand-alone. I am hoping to have it done for May and the second installment of The Veil’s series following Gargoyle’s Spring will come out this Summer. I also have the second Martini Girl Bar book, Forever Luna, coming out July 17, 2024.

Author Links: GoodReads | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Amazon

Ibis Heliodoro is a Light Witch of The Order at The Veil. There’s just one problem. Her magic is broken. What witch cannot do magic, some may ask? Ibis Heliodoro. That witch. Cast out by the Coven for her lack of magical skills, Ibis is banished into the sacred walls of the library. Feeling outcasted and alone, Ibis spends her evenings reading to her familiars and the stone statue that takes up half the space of her small room, trying hard not to drown her hurt feelings in ice cream. Until her best friend comes in with one of her inventive ideas to cheer Ibis. Afterall, what’s better than a book boyfriend come to life? There was just one small obstacle to their master plan. The spell needs to be completed by Ibis.

He is a Gargoyle. One without a past. One with an unknown future. One with a bestowed name. Oliver. What kind of name is this? After being summoned by witches and brought into a strange world, he is cursed by those same witches. What kind of curse, some may ask? A stone-sleep curse. One that sends a Gargoyle into total darkness that is beyond sleep. Beyond reality, until he hears her voice. A voice calling him forward, bringing him back into the bizarre world surrounded by scriptures, scrolls and unusual animals. His fate lies in the hands of the enchanting clumsy witch, who breaks his curse.
What happens when a magic spell goes wrong in all the right ways?

Posted on March 23, 2024, in Interviews and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.

Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.