The Call of the Dreamwalkers follows an ordinary teenager trying to fit in who discovers that she is a “Light Warrior” and must stop a dangerous attack originating from another realm. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

The inspiration came years ago when I was taking my then teenage daughter to school. We were discussing what kind of book she would like to read and I told her the story spontaneously, as if I was downloading it from the ethers. When I went back home, I wrote the story down in a notebook so I wouldn’t forget it and kept it in a drawer. And then, during the pandemic, I realized I couldn’t delay writing this story anymore because there could be a teenager somewhere who really needed to hear it.

What were some of the trials that you felt were important to highlight the character’s development?

Ana, the protagonist, is a phobic teenager who has trouble making friends and is terrified of the dark. When her only friend falls into a coma after a strange accident, Ana is desperate to wake her friend up. But in order to do this, she has to build the courage to face her worst fears and become a leader.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

The themes I wanted to address are bullying, mental health, teenage suicide, personal empowerment, and spirituality.

Is this the first book in the series? If so, when is the next book coming out, and what can your fans expect in the next story?

I wrote the book as a stand-alone with the possibility of a sequel. I am developing the second book, so it’s becoming a series, and I expect the second volume to come out by the end of 2025 to early 2026.

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