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Q&A with Abbie Emmons

  • I write because I truly believe that words make a difference in the world. I write because I love it... but I also write because I believe the world needs more good stories – stories that uplift and inspire and encourage and shine a light in the dark places. I believe that words have a huge impact – stories have a huge impact. And if I could impact even one person’s life, I would feel incredibly fulfilled.

  • It all started with a question: what would it be like to grow up on a secluded island, without any connection to the outside world, only to find a cell phone on the beach one day and open a proverbial door into a whole new world? I loved exploring this idea in Orca’s story and diving into the unique challenges and gifts of a life in another world.

  • I fell in love with stories when I was growing up. My mom would read tons of books with me and my sister, and English was my favorite subject in school because of all the reading I had to do. I think that’s what first inspired me to become a writer – I was amazed by the way stories can transport you to another world and make you feel. It struck me as being pretty darn magical, and I immediately wanted to write stories of my own.

  • Story isn’t about what happens. It’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. < If anyone out there follows my YouTube channel, they’ve probably heard me say this a lot. In my opinion, it is the golden rule of writing. When you make everything in your story matter to your characters (given their motivations and fears) you can truly engage your reader and leave them thinking long after they turn the final page of your story. Secondly, you always have to remember why your story matters to you. Remembering your “why” will keep your passion alive through the darkest days and lead you to those gloriously satisfying words: the end.

Advance praise for The Otherworld

“I’ve been sitting on this for several days, thinking about how to best summarize what it was Abbie Emmons did to capture my heart with her story, because this story profoundly impacted me in a way I can’t quite put my finger on. Her characters lift up off of the paper—they feel so real. The Otherworld, in many ways, is more than just a love story between two people, but a love story between brothers, and a love story between a daughter and her father. After reading this book, I hope readers can love a little deeper.”

— Paige R. - Librarian

“Wow. My heart is so full after finishing this one. Abbie Emmons has got her endings down to perfection. The Otherworld was so heartwarming and tugged on my heartstrings. This book was full of love, adventure, family, and all good feelings. I can't believe I was lucky enough to get to read it early. I can't wait to add it to my collection right next to her sister, 100 Days of Sunlight.”

— Gabriella Slade, author of The Blood Moon series

“I am completely blown away by The Otherworld. Emmons' beautiful and heartwarming literary style paints this gorgeous tale of love, chaos and pain through the eyes of this eclectic group of people who were forced together by acts of nature.”

— Bryna A. - Reviewer

“The romance in the book was incredibly wholesome and will leave you wanting more. The plot twists are so unexpected that when I read the first one I said, “Wow, I did not see that coming at all.” There are so many lessons you can learn from this book and I highly recommend that people read it, because it genuinely gave me back my desire to read.”

— Krasimira K. - Educator

“Abbie backs up her work and brings a passionate story about strength, love, and bonds made between others. If you’ve been nervous about author tube books, give this one a chance, you won’t be disappointed!”

— Janine, Reviewer

“I thoroughly enjoyed diving into this book! It’s not only a romance with a juicy love triangle, but it’s also a well-told story about family relationships, particularly the profound love between parents and children and how those bonds change as children move into adulthood. All the characters feel like real people and the dialogue is dynamite throughout. There were moments that brought me to tears – it was particularly poignant to see how the love between the two brothers evolved over the course of the book.”

— Cheryl H. - Educator

“This book exceeded all my expectations. It was so beautiful I cried. Several times. I cried happy tears, anxious tears, angry tears. The Otherworld left a life-changing impression on me. I see things differently, I see things more CLEARLY. And I am so happy that this was the book that has allowed me to feel this way.”

— Ishleen Singh, author of Freedom For Eternity

“Fascinating story, complex and relatable characters, and delightfully lyrical writing.”

— Kerrie V. - Reviewer

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