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A regularly asked question - answered!

Posted by lynzie1193@hotmail.com on May 18, 2013 at 4:30 PM

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Hey, a lot of people are asking me this question, so I thought I would answer it here and on my blog.

How did I become an author and where did the idea for Bloodlines come from?

Wow, now that is question. I didn't know I was going to be an author. I wanted to be an interior designer.

I first started writing when I was in my very early twenties. I had suffered a nervous breakdown, and a result was having panic attacks, as well as fighting agoraphobia. Writing was the only thing that seemed to calm me down and take my mind off all the horrible things that had happened. Never did I think I would become an author, I never dreamed my books would be published. I originally saw it as a way of getting through each day, just something to chill me out. I started by writing silly little stories about what I wanted with my own life. Like a futuristic diary of sorts.

I’ve had a love of horror, fantasy etc since before I can remember, so when I ran out of things to write about my own life – I started writing a little fantasy story. I hid it from everyone for months, then my mum caught me out. At first she thought it was a diary, and turned away so as not to invade my privacy. Then she realised she didn't recognise any of the names on the page.... She read it, told me to continue and out of nowhere Bloodlines came rushing to me.

Music helped to inspire me, and as I wrote, the storyline grew... a trilogy was born.

Keira - She's me in disguise. Ask anyone who knows me. The girl has my attitude and heart.

Lily - she is loosely based on my sister. She has some of her traits, and the tight friendship she has with Keira, I have with my sister.

Eligos - he is the guy I really wish existed. He's my fantasy lover.

The guys (Tyler, Danny, Jake and Lucian) - They aren't based on anyone in particular. Just friends that we (sometimes) all wish we had.

Revelations Officially Released!

Posted by lynzie1193@hotmail.com on May 15, 2013 at 10:45 AM

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Well today is a very exciting day! Revelations is now Officially released in both paperback and ebook formats!! Whoop Whoop. Very very exciting. I just hope people enjoy it now! Eeeeekk!

Revelations Release!

Posted by lynzie1193@hotmail.com on May 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM

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It's official, Revelations will be released on May 15th in both print and ebook formats. I cannot put into words just how excited I am, but also, how sad I am since my story has now ended. This trilogy is everything to me, and no matter how many other books I write in my lifetime, this will always be the story which is closest to my heart. Now! I'm just hoping and praying people will like it!

Bloodlines Trilogy has a new look!

Posted by lynzie1193@hotmail.com on April 21, 2013 at 11:05 AM

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I've toyed with the idea of changing my covers for a while now. I love the original, but I felt it was time for a change and to spruce things up a little. So, I worked hard on these. I think they are more eye catching. Also, Bloodlines is being re-written. I've definitely grown as a writer, and I wanted to bring it up to date!

International Giveaway!

Posted by lynzie1193@hotmail.com on April 20, 2013 at 9:50 AM

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I'm currently holding a giveaway on my Facebook page. If you would like to enter, simply click the here. Good luck to all.

New Cover

Posted by lynzie1193@hotmail.com on April 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

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Yes, it's official! In a couple of weeks, Torment will have a whole new look. I've designed a new cover and I'm completely in love with it. I think this is definitely more eye-catching.

Autism Awareness Month

Posted by lynzie1193@hotmail.com on April 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM

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As some of you are aware, April is Autism Awareness month. This is something I completely support and I would like to try and help spread awareness as best I can. I also think it's important to try and understand just what Autism is. We have all seen the little pictures floating around Facebook trying to help spread the word. Images such as...

So what is Autism?

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them.

It is a spectrum condition, which means that, while all people with autism share certain difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways. Some people with autism are able to live relatively independent lives but others may have accompanying learning disabilities and need a lifetime of specialist support. People with autism may also experience over- or under-sensitivity to sounds, touch, tastes, smells, light or colours.

Asperger syndrome is a form of autism. People with Asperger syndrome are often of average or above average intelligence. They have fewer problems with speech but may still have difficulties with understanding and processing language.

The three main areas of difficulty which all people with autism share are sometimes known as the 'triad of impairments'. They are:

difficulty with social communication
difficulty with social interaction
difficulty with social imagination.

It can be hard to create awareness of autism as people with the condition do not 'look' disabled: parents of children with autism often say that other people simply think their child is naughty; while adults find that they are misunderstood.

All people with autism can benefit from a timely diagnosis and access to appropriate services and support.

(Courtesy of http://www.autism.org.uk/)

I know people with autistic children. Some get the support and access to the services they need. Sadly, and wrongly, others do not. This needs to stop. Every child, or adult, for the matter, needs to have these services readily available to them.

Before writing this post, I asked a few people who either have autism in their family, or who work with autistic children/adults, if they would write a note/paragraph or two for me to explain how they feel, and how much spreading awareness means to them. I would like to say thank you to them for helping me with this post. The responses I received are as follow...

My son was born with dark brown hair and deep blue eyes with eyes lashes that women spend hundreds of pounds trying to duplicate. He was the perfect baby. He was gorgeous and rarely cried. However, as he grew older, I began to realize that something wasn’t quite right. He didn’t reach developmental milestones when he should and by two he wasn’t talking. I started taking him to specialists but it wasn’t until he was 6 that he was diagnosed with Autism. I was devastated. The doctor’s told me that my little boy would never lead a normal life. He would never have a regular job, never live independently, never go to college, get married and have the family I dreamed of for him. One night as I was sitting there pretending I was feeling sorry for my son but truly feeling sorry for myself, I flipped the TV to a special on autism. I sat there crying in my self-pity and Michael walked into the room. He sat down on the floor and began to watch the show. This was very unusual. Michael was never interested in TV unless it was commercials. He sat there for a long time and towards the end of the show, he looked up at me and said, “That’s what I have isn’t it, Mummy? I have autism.” My heart fell into a million pieces as I said quietly, “Yes”. “Well,” Michael said, “that’s OK because I’m still your Michael,” and he got up and trotted out of the room. It was at that moment that I realized he was right. It didn’t matter what label the doctors gave him or what challenges we faced. He was my little boy, my Michael, and together we would make it through this. That is exactly what we have done. My son has made incredible progress.He is fully main-streamed in school and has an active social life. He’s in high school and plans to go to college and become a pediatrician. He faces challenges every day of trying to understand the social complexities of this world and trying to fit in. Math is incredibly difficult for him but reading and science are his things. He reads constantly and has an amazing innate understanding of biology. He is my hero. Lisa - Proud Mother - Manchester, U.K.

Due to having a son with fetal valproate syndrome, who has a low spectrum of autism. This shows mainly in his moods and frustration when doing various tasks and certain things like shoe laces if not tied a certain way, if you say you are going to do something he can't be kept waiting its got to be done there and then.

This month means basically spreading awareness of all adults and children with autism and making able bodied people aware that people with autism are still people and don't mean to hurt anybody because of this.

Sharon - Proud Mother - Droylsden, U.K.

I think autism can be treated by people accepting them into society, and not stare, and be aware to what autism really is. I have come to realize the best way to keep autistic people happy is to do your best to not change routine, and to not let them down by saying we will do this one day and saying no we can't the next. Ryan - P.A. - Tameside, U.K.

I think to be able to hear from people who deal with autism as part of their every day lives, really helps others to try and develop an understanding. People with this condition are still people, they deserve just as much love as respect as you and I. They shouldn't be seen as anything less than a beautiful human being, just like the rest of us. Please help to spread the word and allow others to gain a better understanding. Show your support by sharing the Autism Ribbon on your page. You can find it here.