What is it like to end The Zero Trilogy?
By
Summer Lane
This is the first
time I have ended a published series. Currently I’m writing the
seventh installment of The Collapse Series – and I don’t even
want to imagine how sad I’ll be when I reach the end of that story.
With the Zero
Trilogy, I’ve been on this journey of completing Elle’s story for
about two years. It would be difficult to pinpoint the exact moment
that Elle’s character jumped into my mind, because I’ve always
wanted to write a story about a very young but very strong female
character in the apocalypse. The Zero Trilogy seemed to almost write
itself at times. Elle’s character development was an organic thing,
something that I was able to cultivate like a rose. Poetic, I know.
But true.
To finally end a
story is a brand new sensation to me. I have ended stories before –
but those stories are all unpublished, private works from the mind of
a private girl in the wee hours of the night. To finish a story that
I have shared with endless readers is almost frightening – I don’t
want to say goodbye to Elle! Thankfully, her story intertwines nicely
with The Collapse Series, so this isn’t my final farewell. Not yet.
It was supremely
refreshing to be able to tie the loose ends of her story together,
and to explain the unexplained. I love and adore the new characters
of End of Day. Cheng is my favorite male lead of the moment. He’s
devilishly handsome and mischievous, the perfect companion for a girl
as quick and dangerous as Elle.
In the end, I am thankful for every new opportunity I’ve had
because of this trilogy, and I am eternally grateful for the support
from the reading and blogging community, who really gave me my start
as a writer, and made Elle Costas and Bravo the bomb dog a phenomenal
fictional force to be reckoned with.
End of Day by Summer Lane
(The Zero Trilogy #3)Publication date: October 9th 2015
Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult
The end has come.
Elle Costas and her dog, Bravo, have survived the dangers of Hollywood and escaped the clutches of Slaver Territory. The apocalypse has been cruel, and the wasteland of California has forced them to seek shelter in a civilian refugee camp at a place called Bear Mountain.
Here, they meet Cheng, a mysterious boy with the skills of a samurai, and Luli, a steampunk warrior with a thirst for vengeance. But friends cannot always be trusted. When a horrific tragedy befalls Bear Mountain, Elle and Bravo come face to face with their most dangerous enemy yet.
Betrayal and heartbreak threaten to destroy the bonds of friendship. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Run, or be caught.
Kill, or be killed.
Fight, or be forced to surrender.
The end of the day will change everything.
Will Elle and Bravo survive?
The explosive, thrilling conclusion to the #1 Bestselling Zero Trilogy by Summer Lane.
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Elle Costas and her dog, Bravo, have survived the dangers of Hollywood and escaped the clutches of Slaver Territory. The apocalypse has been cruel, and the wasteland of California has forced them to seek shelter in a civilian refugee camp at a place called Bear Mountain.
Here, they meet Cheng, a mysterious boy with the skills of a samurai, and Luli, a steampunk warrior with a thirst for vengeance. But friends cannot always be trusted. When a horrific tragedy befalls Bear Mountain, Elle and Bravo come face to face with their most dangerous enemy yet.
Betrayal and heartbreak threaten to destroy the bonds of friendship. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Run, or be caught.
Kill, or be killed.
Fight, or be forced to surrender.
The end of the day will change everything.
Will Elle and Bravo survive?
The explosive, thrilling conclusion to the #1 Bestselling Zero Trilogy by Summer Lane.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Question and Answer with Post-Apocalyptic Author, Summer Lane
Does writing
post-apocalyptic fiction make you want to be more prepared for an
emergency or disaster?
Naturally! Because
I’m constantly writing about survival situations, I can’t help
but think about how I need to be prepared for an emergency. I walk
into a store and think, “If something crazy happens right now, how
am I going to react? Will I survive?”
So dramatic, I know.
But I can’t help it! My head is ALWAYS in the world of the
apocalypse, because I’m always working on my series. By extension,
I would say that a good ninety percent of my dreams for the last
three years have revolved around the end of the world. Staying alive.
Hiding in bunkers under the ground, or escaping the zombie
apocalypse. I can’t say that I’m sorry, because I really love
writing about survival scenarios.
Who is your
favorite character in The Zero Trilogy?
Without a doubt, my
favorite character is Bravo. I love his selfless nature and his
heroic actions. He’s a true role model for me. I didn’t create
him – he created himself, and he’s based on the true inspiration
of real heroic canines everywhere who work in the military and in law
enforcement.
What’s next
for you?
Now that I’ve
finished this trilogy, I’m working on the seventh installment of
The Collapse Series, and beginning a new trilogy starring Bravo. I am
so in love with his story, it’s not even funny. I think everyone
will love it, because everyone has heard about the apocalypse from
the viewpoint of people – but how about the dog? The way he sees
the collapse of the world might be so different than how we see it!
What are your
favorite post-apocalyptic book, TV show and movie?
You know, I get
asked this question a lot. It’s really hard for me to choose just
one favorite! The Road, by Cormac McCarthy is definitely in my
top five favorite novels, and so is World War Z by Max Brooks.
My favorite post-ap show is The Walking Dead. The zombies
terrify the heck out of me, but I watch it for the character
development and the outstanding post-apocalyptic sets. Robert Kirkman
and Scott Gimple are brilliant.
I’m not sure that
I have a favorite post-ap movie. I do sincerely enjoy the Resident
Evil films and The Book of Eli. Modernly, The Maze
Runner and Scorch Trials are excellent looks into that
genre. Movies are bringing it to life better than ever these days.
When you have
time off, what do you like to do?
I like to read! I
adore my Kindle fire. I love to watch movies and television shows,
too. Netflix has been a good friend to me. My fiancé and I like to
go out to dinner as much as we can and try new food. I love playing
with my kitty, crocheting brightly colored afghans and using sharpie
markers to spruce up “adult” coloring books.
Author Bio:
Summer Lane is the #1 Bestselling author of The Collapse Series and the compelling tie-in novella books of The Zero Trilogy, as well as the upcoming Bravo Saga (releasing March 2016). She is also the author of Collapse: The Illustrated Guide, a #1 Bestselling graphic companion to her phenomenal original series.
She is the owner of WB Publishing and Writing Belle, an online magazine. Summer is also an accomplished journalist and creative writing teacher.
Summer lives in the Central Valley of California, where she spends her days writing, teaching, and writing some more. When she is not writing, she enjoys leisurely visits with friends at coffee shops, movie dates, reading and spending the day at the beach or mountains.
She is the owner of WB Publishing and Writing Belle, an online magazine. Summer is also an accomplished journalist and creative writing teacher.
Summer lives in the Central Valley of California, where she spends her days writing, teaching, and writing some more. When she is not writing, she enjoys leisurely visits with friends at coffee shops, movie dates, reading and spending the day at the beach or mountains.
Author links:
Website | Writing Belle | Twitter | Facebook| Goodreads
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