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Author’s name: Lana Axe
Title of book and/or
series: The Golden Owl - Clockwork Calico Book 1
Brief summary of the
story:
Calico Cogg is a cat like no
other. Rescued from the streets of Ticswyk by esteemed inventor Lionel Cogg,
she has been fitted with implants to enhance her natural feline abilities. When
Lionel is kidnapped, Cali must put her skills to the test to free him.
Dark schemes are in the
works—a plague of tiny clockwork spiders are wreaking havoc on the city’s
inhabitants. Only Cali, with help from her trusted mouse friend Emmit, can get
to the bottom of it all. With a criminal mastermind planning a major heist,
Cali must race against time to unravel his plot before he escapes with the
city’s greatest treasure.
Brief description of
the world or location you created for this story:
Ticswyk is a steampunk city that’s not quite London, not
quite St. Louis. It’s set in the Victorian era, but with the addition fantastic
technology.
If we were to visit
Ticswyk as tourists, what would you recommend that we see or do there?
Not to be missed is the Exhibition, a showcase of
technological inventions held once a year. It’s the highlight of the town,
drawing visitors from across the globe. It’s also home to one of the finest
museums around, featuring art and artifacts from all over the world.
What dangers should
we avoid in Ticswyk?
Ticswyk is home to several Guilds, most of which function
like organized crime. It’s best to stay away from them. In addition, if you
spot any sort of clockwork spiders skittering about town, it’s best to stay as
far from them as possible.
Is there a distinct
or unusual type of food or meal that we might be served in Ticswyk?
Ticswyk actually has a fine selection of eating
establishments. Bakeries offer a wide variety of sweets, and the selection of
tinned cat food is top notch.
What types of
weaponry or fighting styles are common in Ticswyk?
Sentinels powered by steam are not uncommon guarding some of
the more upscale establishments. Most buildings employ security systems of some
sort, ranging from simple cameras to automatic missile launchers.
What types of
vehicles, animals, technology, etc. are used to travel in or to Ticswyk?
Horses do their fair share of the work in Ticswyk, pulling
carts and transporting passengers around the cities. But visitors from distant
locations prefer to travel by balloon or airship. Steam powered engines are
also starting to be seen around town, pulling carriages without the need of a
horse.
Is there any advanced
or unusual technology in Ticswyk? If you
haven’t described it already, please give some examples.
Cali herself is the most fascinating piece of technology in
Ticswyk. Enhanced with implants designed by her dear friend, Lionel, she is
given extraordinary abilities that set her apart from other felines. She’s
faster, jumps higher, and sees farther than any other cat. Her mousing
abilities are unparalleled.
What is the political
or government structure in Ticswyk? Who
is in charge there at the moment, and what kind of leader is he/she?
Unfortunately, the corrupt Guilds run most facets of the
city. They have a hand in almost everything, bribing those in charge to pass
laws in their favor. They even bribe the police to look the other way when
crimes are committed. Anyone not associated with the Guilds risks being run out
of town.
Has anything in your
actual life inspired the locations, cultures, etc. in your book?
My four dear cats are the inspiration for Cali and her
feisty feline attitude. The 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, MO (my home state)
as well as the infamous Sherlock Holmes as written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
heavily inspired the setting for this series.
Author Autobiography:
Lana Axe lives in Missouri near the edge of the woods. She
is inspired by her love of nature to write about elves, magic, and adventure.
Growing up in Mark Twain’s backyard inspired her love of fiction from an early
age. She grew up an avid reader and went on to study literature in college.
Where, and in what
formats, can we purchase your book?
The Golden Owl is available on Amazon Kindle and in
paperback.
Where can readers
connect with you online?
Website: http://lana-axe.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanaAxe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lanaaxe
I hope you all enjoyed the trip to Ticswyk. Questions about the world or the book? Ask them in the comments and the author will get back to you!
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Please join us again next Monday for a trip to the planet Dia, in Realm Explorers Part XCX!
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Please join us again next Monday for a trip to the planet Dia, in Realm Explorers Part XCX!
-Annie Douglass Lima
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