to be a fae series – Author Anthony Avina

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing?

My education was in science and I worked as a researcher where I started to enjoy technical writing. In 2008, as a stay-at-home mom, I began writing a fictionalized account of my experience with and recovery from anorexia. Seven years later, and with a manuscript of 180,000 words, I had the story edited, split into two books, that would lead to a third and fourth in the Being Me series, and published.

3) What theme or message do you hope readers will take away from your book?

After publishing the Being Me series, I quickly jumped into the fantasy genre, and now have writing young adult fantasy, young adult dystopian, and a new adult romance series. Each of my books have different themes from self-acceptance, discovering self-worth, finding inner strength, discovering your unique abilities and gifts, to faith, hope, perseverance, sacrifice, and hope.

4) What drew you into this particular genre?

As a multi-genre author, I love different things about each genre. In fantasy there are few limits on creativity, and I like that I get to create my own worlds and characters. In dystopian fiction many of the themes relate to courage, determination, and perseverance, and which are qualities I aspire to. In romance, I get to create fun stories where generally the worst thing that can happen is that you get dumped by your love interest. And probably in happily-ever-after he or she realizes their mistake or they weren’t the right one in the first place and Mr. or Ms. Right is waiting in the wings.

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7) What does the future hold in store for you? Any new books/projects on the horizon?

I have books in several stages. The fifth book in the Perfect romance series, penned under Maria Jane will release in June of 2026. The sixth book in that series, tentatively titled My, Not-so-Perfect, Cop, is in progress, and I have another YA fantasy featuring a nix character bubbling in my brain.

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Author bio

Award-winning author Tricia Copeland, with romances penned under Maria Jane, began publishing over a decade ago and now has over twenty titles in fantasy, dystopian, and romance genres. An avid runner and Georgia native, Tricia now lives with her family and four-legged friends in Colorado. Find all her titles at triciacopeland.com or mariajaneromance.com.

Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing?

My writing journey began with penning a fictionalized account of my experience with and recovery from anorexia as a young adult. The process of creating that series catapulted me into the world of writing and publishing and I quickly jumped into my first love, the fantasy genre.

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What inspired you to write your book?

I was inspired to write To be a Fae Queen after seeing an invitation to submit short stories to an anthology with the theme of fantasy character with mental health challenges. The invitation included an image of a fairy hunched in a meadow with an anxious expression on her face. I began to brainstorm reasons she would be anxious, what her world was like, who she was, and where a story could lead her and the first ideas for To be a Fae Queen were born.

What theme or message do you hope readers will take away from your book?

Each of my books in the Realm Chronicles series have different themes. In To be a Fae Queen I hope that readers will find themselves examining their trust in their inner compass.

What drew you into this particular genre?

I’ve loved the fantasy genre from a young age. The first books I remember binge reading were Frank L. Baum’s Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz series books. I like believing that there is a layer of magic just beyond our sight or comprehension that sometimes we get to experience.

If you could sit down with any character in your book, what would you ask them and why?

If I could sit down with any character in my book, I would sit down with the antagonist in this series and ask them why, why they are so focused on hunting vampires, and anyone who would stand in the way of their quest to destroy all those thought to be created by the fallen angels.

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What social media site has been the most helpful in developing your readership?

I love interacting with readers and other authors on social media. My favorites are YouTube and Instagram.

What advice would you give to aspiring or just starting authors out there?

My advice to aspiring or new authors is to decide what your goals in writing and publishing are and to surround yourself with people who help you achieve those goals.

What does the future hold in store for you? Any new books/projects on the horizon?

My next release is the finale to the Realm Chronicles series, To be a Fae. This book will release July 29, 2025, and completes not only the Realm Chronicles series but the crossover Kingdom Journals series.

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About the Author

Tricia Copeland is the critically acclaimed andaward-winning author of Kingdom of Embers, To be Fae Queen, Lovelock Ones, and Azreya, Aztec Priestess, as well as dozens of other titles. She is the host of the Finding the Magic Book Podcast who weaves magical stories about love, courage, and finding your passion.

Tricia Copeland believes in finding magic. She thinks magic infuses every aspect of our lives, whether it is the magic of falling in love, discovering a new passion, seeing a beautiful sunset, or reading a book that transports us to another world. An avid runner and Georgia native, Tricia now lives with her family and four-legged friends in Colorado. Find all her titles including contemporary romance, now penned under Maria Jane, young adult fantasy, and dystopian fiction at www.triciacopeland.com.

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