Interview with Jill Sylvester, Author of The Land of Blue

I made a pact with myself that I would start reading for pleasure this year. It’s something I used to do when the kids were little and it’s something that I genuinely love to do. Even as a kid I would read before bed, so bringing it back into my life has been wonderful.

I missed it.

I read all day, but it’s all stuff about social media and blogging and enterpreneur information… none of it is pure escape, per adventure, pure diving in deep to a beautiful story.

Recently a good friend recommended I read the book, The Land of Blue by Jill Sylvester.

What’s it about?

Twelve-year-old Cassie Connor’s father has disappeared and her mother and grandparents won’t tell her where he went, or why. Then one hot August afternoon an endearing old lady named Agatha arrives on the dilapidated porch and tells Cassie that her father has gone to the Land of Blue and Cassie is the only one who can save him.

Under Agatha’s tutelage, Cassie- along with her best friend Mariana who she brings along for support- Zippers between life at her Irish-Catholic, alcoholic grandparents’ house in Boston, to the foggy, carnival style Land of Blue. Once they arrive, they meet TJ, a boy in search of his missing brother. The three become fast friends in this place of seeming never-ending fun, sharing in a similar mission. Yet, Cassie’s plans to find her father and bring him home are consistently and suspiciously thwarted. That is until Cassie falls through the Ripple and discovers an alternate land that illuminates things are not always what they seem and her father may stay trapped in the Land of Blue forever.

Will Cassie find her father and bring him home or will she too remain, like so many others she meets along the way, in the alluring Land of Blue?

There’s nothing like a good book to lose yourself in… but what intrigued me in addition to the story was the author’s passion.

Jill Sylvester is so passionate about her writing and it’s so beautiful and amazing to see.

I had the pleasure to connect with Jill and ask her some questions about The Land of Blue, I was so thankful she took the time to answer them for me!

The Land of Blue

1. What made you sit down to write this book?

This book has been in the making for years. I’m a licensed mental health counselor and notice how people struggle mostly with the voice inside their head-the little gremlins telling us we can’t, telling us what won’t work, and how important it is for people to open to new thought patterns in order to become all we can be.

2. What was your process like as a new author?

I am a natural writer so sitting down with pen and notebook in hand is my utopia. In addition, I am a wife, mom and have a busy private practice, so I started writing this book every morning during the hours of 4:15-6:15 before starting the rest of my day. Rich hours of the
morning…
3. Did you know how the story was going to unfold before you started writing?

For the most part, yes. I wrote an extensive outline and knew how I wanted the outcome to be. Having said that, I watched the process unfold to something greater and enjoyed the journey along the way.
4. What has been the greatest gift for you personally from writing this book?
I have been writing since I was old enough to hold a pen in my hand so the greatest gift for me personally is 1.)seeing the book in print and 2.) positive feedback from my readers.
5. What was your WHY for writing this?
Why is wrote this book can best be depicted from my one minute video clip which you have- yes? Let me know if you’d like more in print here.

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.

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2 Comments

  1. 8.22.18
    Barrie said:

    This sounds like a fascinating and fun read. I love a good book and this one sounds enjoyable for kids and adults!

  2. 8.22.18
    Audrey Stewart said:

    This was a great interview. Good questions and really good answers. Great job!

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