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Book Tour: Guest Post + GIVEAWAY for The Empress' Palace by Joseph Kopel
What is your
stance?
The Empress’
Palace
The Nehel Series
Book 2
By Joseph Kopel
Genre: Epic
Fantasy Adventure
Four years
following the first book's events.
Empress Nehel must navigate the complexities of ruling a Jyistereerk at war —
the Deken Karsaker — while facing personal struggles and unforeseen
circumstances.
The balance, once restored, shatters again with the loss of the continent of
Ryza, all while a lost realm to the Gesha revives. Yet, a conspiracy within the
Kingdom of Fenn ignites doubt as Nehel faces harsh decisions in the tragedy's
aftermath.
A story of coming of age, first love, and personal growth. This gripping tale
will leave readers on the edge of their seats as they journey through a world
of magic, intrigue and unexpected twists.
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different devices and doesn't have interior designs. The contents
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Amid turmoil
and despair, a new hope arises as a young empress.
The Gesha obliterated the once thriving but ailing Kingdom of Aranka,
triggering an imbalance in Sankaris. Epidemics, wars, pollution, and madness
plague the land as the protagonists pursue for answers.
A glimmer of faith spreads throughout the maimed world as the Promise. Her rise
to power brings a much-needed balance, ensuring a fresh start and the dawning
of a new era.
Will she unravel the mysteries behind these afflictions and restore the balance
to Sankaris?
Join this captivating tale of humanity, resilience, determination, and the
search for truths in a world gripped by darkness.
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different devices and doesn't have interior designs. The contents
remain unchanged from the printed version.
Do you read yourself and if so, what is your favorite genre?
I do read during my breaks from writing. Sci-Fi used to be my favorite, but I became open to any genre as long as it is a good book.
I try to avoid reading while I write. I don’t let myself to be influenced by other’s styles.
Do you prefer to read with silence or with noise? Why?
All depends on the story’s mood. I don’t mind the noise when I am in the relaxed parts. But in the climaxes, I need my silence.
Do you write a book at a time, or do you have several going at a time?
Because of the complexity of the trilogy, I am writing once at a time. In the future, I plan to write two, perhaps in a pair of years.
Pen, typewriter or computer?
I use my tablet when I do fast draft with a magnetic pen, then I use the computer with an online software for writers.
Tell us about a favorite character in a book.
Jane Eyre—I have mentioned before—she was an example of empowering and determination despite simplicist and unfortunate life in the middle of a world dominated by men during the Victorian Era. She was at first naïve until she discovered the truth about Mr. Rochester, which is where she matured. The intimacy and the struggles of the character attracted me. Unfortunately, today is difficult to find a character like her in most books.
What made you want to become an author, and do you feel it was the right decision?
If it was the right decision, only the time will tell. I became an author because after reading and looking at the books at my grandfather’s library; I want to become like those authors by making a book telling a story. I was ten.
A Day in the Life of the author.
I usually wake up early to prepare for my kids to go to the school, I clean the kitchen in the kitchen and feed my pets. After that I spend 2-3 hours in the morning working in my book, around 10am I do my usual chores—if not a working day—like cleaning the house, doing the laundry and sometimes I cook for my wife who wakes up late because of her job.
My wife leaves for work but not without the lunch I prepare. My kids arrive from school, we eat and talk together, clean dishes and kitchen, I take time for myself—reading, watching, a nap or something else—after I eat dinner, prepare the coffee for the next day, two more hours of writing. I give food to my wife who returns from work, we spend some time together and sleep.
Advice you would give to new authors.
Write, write, and write. There are not specific rules to do so. Look for your style, and write because you love it.
Describe your writing style.
I am a direct, descriptive, third person. I do not go for figurative words or poetry.
What makes a good story?
An interesting one that keeps the reader always interested, direct to the story.
What is your writing process?
I outline, although not necessarily will follow it but to guide me through the story, in the end I become a pantser.
What is your writing Kryptonite?
Distractions around the house.
Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?
I try to make it the most original possible, if not I bring something different from elements already established.
If you could tell your younger writing self anything. What would be?
Avoid cliches and too many repeats!
What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?
Women and girls. I try to write them from the female perspective, what they feel, what they think. As a man myself I find it challenging as I dislike objectivizing women.
However, my main character happens to be a girl.
How long on average does it take to write a book?
I began with my last book in September 2022 and finalized in November 2023, more than a year. That is because I was looking for the right style and rewriting my first chapters in three diverse ways.
I believe that the second book will take between six and eight months. Hopefully, I can finish it before.
Do you believe in writer’s block?
It happens. In moments of stress or tension when there is a problem or an issue that can’t take it out of my mind, it’s practically impossible to write that way.
Joseph Kopel is an imaginative author who has
transitioned from Sci-Fi to Space Opera and now ventures into the realm of
Fantasy with his debut in the genre.
What began as a hobby has grown into thirty-five
years of writing. Being bilingual, he switched between English and Spanish. The
greatest influences on him were the Latin American literature in Mexico City's
libraries and the most famous American Sci-Fi authors.
When he is out of any fantastic realm to be in the
world of reality, he enjoys his time with his wife, three kids, and his two
pets.
Currently, he lives in Northwest Missouri, in a
small peaceful country town of only 250 people.
This story sounds good. I like the cover art.
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