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I Still Pray for that Elusive Durable Peace
Eltanin: Worldmaker of Yand continues the saga of Yanara and her family as they rebuild a life on the new moon. What were some themes that you felt were important to highlight in this story?
In Polaris, the prequel, recovery from the trauma of war, was the prominent theme, and also resilience, courage, and perseverance in rebuilding their lives in a new environment with unknown dangers. In Eltanin, as the family looks forward to a new future with their new baby, that future comes crushing down on them: the enemy assaults their descendants in a far-away galaxy! The main theme becomes the pursuit of durable peace, and the change of paradigm it requires to achieve it.
In fantasy novels, it’s easy to get carried away with the magical powers characters have. How did you balance the use of supernatural powers?
My approach is to integrate supernatural powers with the character’s total being. They are not a separate thing that turns on or off. The character behaves a certain way because of who they are in this paradigm. The null between worldmakers (celestial benders) is a natural limit of excessive use of world bending so that Yanara doesn’t inadvertently destroy the universe.
Was there anything from your own life that you put into the characters in your novel?
Yes, plenty. I’m a war refugee. Although I didn’t experience space battles with dragons and flying humanoid archers, the emotions, aftermath, and trauma of a violent invasion are not so different. I also had to rebuild my life as a displaced child—like Yanara’s young kids and grandkids. And I still pray for that elusive durable peace.
I hope to see some of these characters in other books. If so, where will the story take readers?
I’m so excited about my next book! It is adjacent to the Worldmaker of Yand trilogy and delves into the backstory of what happened on the planet Phe’lak that precipitated the events of Eltanin. I am writing the last chapter right now. The book will be called Queen of Highwings. Non-stop action with the beloved characters of Asimia and Snowfox starring, along with George, Hrysa, and of course, Silvia. Oh, and Alex, the Shibal. I also expanded the K’tul POV to make for hair-raising narration of action scenes through their eyes. You’ll love to hate K’nista and Mn’ianka. Launch in three months, fingers crossed.
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On the tail of Little Bear, the inhabitants of planet Yand and its moon Yenda won a bloody, lopsided war against a savage intergalactic invader, the K’tul, but only just. In the aftermath, Worldmaker Yanara brought her family to a faraway moon, where they licked their wounds and eked a peaceful existence. Until a stranger arrived seeking aid, a fey girl, disoriented and scarred, dropped from the very fabric of space and time. Across galaxies and centuries ahead, her world is in great peril. Who is she? Will anyone come to her aid? In time?
Eltanin: Worldmaker of Yand Series
Immersed in the embrace of familial warmth and love, Worldmaker Yanara is suddenly confronted with the harsh reality of life when a mysterious woman named Silvia arrives. Covered in bruises and cuts that make her look as if she has survived a war, Silvia shares DNA with Yanara and possesses greater power than any mage Yanara has ever encountered. What is Silvia’s connection to Yanara, and what is her story? Andri E. Elia’s Eltanin: Worldmaker of Yand Series is a captivating and action-packed narrative that recounts a battle for peace across time, incorporating extraordinary and mind-bending supernatural elements.
Andri Elia’s writing is a testament to her ability to challenge the reader’s assumptions about aging and relationships, making it an excellent choice for a progressive and open-minded audience. Yanara’s unique circumstance of having both a wife and a husband is just one example. Moreover, age appears to be flexible and irrelevant, as Silvia’s age is revealed at one point to be “six, sixteen, or six thousand. The book is impactful in how it challenges our views on aging and relationships, among other innovative and thought-provoking themes that will stay with us for years to come.
Eltanin is a labyrinth of enigmas and questions that implore the reader to delve deeper into its intricately crafted world and use their analytical abilities to solve its puzzles. As a fan of time travel, I was moved by the book’s poignant questions about dying in the future and whether it could be reversed. The plot moves swiftly, adding richness and complexity to the story. The diverse and captivating cast of characters that the reader meets throughout the book gives us a better understanding of the story’s intricate web of relationships and conflicts. The intricacy of the story is an ideal challenge for our minds, and our imaginations will be entirely engrossed.
Eltanin: Worldmaker of Yand by Andri E. Elia is an outstanding piece of literature that boasts exceptional storytelling, awe-inspiring supernatural elements, and thought-provoking themes. Fans of the genre will find it to be a must-read.
Pages: 419 | ASIN: B0BKTR6DSJ
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