During the entire month of May I’m hosting a reverse blog tour. Rather than send y’all to other people’s blogs to read about me, which you already do if you’re a regular here, I’m introducing you to some amazing and talented authors from all walks of life and genres.

Today I have the talented and witty Tyrean Martinson visiting. She’s written a fantastic YA Fantasy, she’s great fun to get to know, and she’s been a good sport about answering my silly questions. So, Tyrean, tell us about yourself (five question style).

What’s your ideal writing environment?

My idea writing environment includes a window view, a cup of tea, a notepad or journal, a book or two on the craft of writing, and my laptop. I like it quiet, but not too quiet. I often write at our dining room table – which has a great window view, or in a dance studio lobby, or in a coffee shop. Last year, I wrote an entire novel in the lobby of a Ballet studio while my daughters were in class three days a week. The music drifting through the closed door, and the quietness of the space, with a few conversations with other moms, was perfect. If I’m completely alone, I have a tough time writing. If there’s music, I like that background in a coffee shop or dance studio lobby kind of music – not necessarily classical or any one type, but at that background level. Any louder than that, and I’ll start tapping my feet or singing to the lyrics and forget about writing.

That does sound ideal. I can almost lose myself just in those descriptions. Well, in ideal writing environment needs the right temperature too, so Spring or Fall?

Definitely spring, especially May, this time, right now when the sun is out in the Northwest and the flowers are blooming, with a little breeze rustling the branches of the trees.

Two of my favorite things, spring and the northwest. It’s so beautiful out there.

Speaking of fantastic scenery and surroundings and all-around winningness, what’s the biggest thing you’ve ever won?

In the last few years, I’ve won a handful of awesome prizes from different bloggers. The biggest was probably a gift card and a free book from Jamie Ayres, but I’ve also received two awesome books from Cherie Reich, and A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan from Carol Riggs when she was cleaning her bookshelves. The blog world is an awesome place for prizes! 🙂

Books! You lucky girl – books are always awesome prizes 😀 So making friends in the blogsphere aside, what’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

Well, when I was in high school, I fire-walked at a wild, unofficial senior party. This was kind of a redneck party, so fire-walking meant walking over a burning wood platform on top of a bonfire. Dangerous and crazy? Yes. Will I ever do it again? No way.

As an adult, the craziest thing I’ve ever done was snorkeling with Kona Manta Rays at night in Hawaii. It was awesome, and I would definitely do it again (at least with guides and stuff like last time).

The firewalk sounds a bit terrifying, but the scuba-diving sounds amazing. Okay, last one and then I’ll let you get on with your day. What question do you always wish someone would ask in an interview and never does?

What do you think the best invention is that we use today?
Actually, I don’t know what question I wish someone would ask, that one just popped into my head. 🙂

Ha! Now I have to ask you that next time you stop by. And thanks so very much for visiting today. Tyrean’s got some pretty great stories woven into her answers above, what else would you like to know about her?

So what’s Champion in the Darkness Essentials about?
Clara’s ready to become a master swordswoman. When she goes to meet with longtime mentor Dantor, Clara is told she’s destined to become the Champion, a fabled hero who arises in a time of need. Confused by this claim, Clara isn’t sure she’s ready to be a Champion.

Whether Clara is ready or not, the evil Kalidess has wormed her way into Septily’s court.

Clara is aided by another mentor, Stelia, whose knowledge of their enemy is both a bane and a blessing. As evil threatens their land, Clara and Stelia must find the strength to overcome the darkness.

Champion in the Darkness is YA Christian Fantasy, and is the first book in the Champion Trilogy.

Sounds incredible, right? So go check it out
on Amazon.com

And when you’re done checking out her book, go visit Tyrean all over the interwebs!
Website
Facebook
Twitter

And just who is this brilliant author, Tyrean Martinson?
Tyrean Martinson lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest, encouraged by her multi-talented husband and daughters. She likes to write, read, teach, ski, bicycle, and walk.

Using her degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English, Tyrean homeschools her two daughters and teaches writing and literature classes at Harbor Christian Homeschool Co-operative.

Tyrean has been published in e-zines like Every Day Poets, Every Day Fiction and Mindflights, and a few print anthologies like Overcoming Adversity, The Best of Every Day Poets and Sunday Snaps: The Stories. Champion in the Darkness is her first book, but she plans to write many more.