A dangerous witch promises retribution and an immortal witch comes to her aide. A celebrated detective races against the clock to save the citizens of her city from a deranged madman, while a firm of rogue scientists relentlessly attempts to obtain knowledge that man should never have… An exiled boy returns home to demand the throne and the decisions he makes as King will stalk his descendants far beyond the 21st century. A hand full of children are reborn, not by the blood of Christ, but by the marvels of modern science. Mad scientist and wicked witches, a hero cop and corrupt knights, a horrific serial killer and a small group of children who will grow up to usher in era; and control a period of time that will be more brutal, more frightening, and irrevocable than the Dark Ages. You’ve stumbled out of The Darkness just to find yourself wandering through Artificial Light.
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Questions for the author:
What made you want to write science fiction?
Well it's the way I like to be entertained. I'm a big fan of the idea of forbidden knowledge, conspiracy theories, government cover-ups, and secret societies.
I rarely missed an episode of the X-files or Millennium. My own worst enemy was right up my alley and now I'm watching Fringe both on DVD and online...I can't get enough of it; and every book I pick up has some type of monster in it.
How long have you been writing?
I've always been able to tell a really good story. I asked my mom if she could remember when I first started telling stories and she said, "Yes I remember...it was from the moment you learned how to tell a lie."
My mom said I got in trouble for whatever it was I was lying about but not necessarily the lie because they were always so imaginative and creative. She says that sometimes I would create a whole cast of accomplices even if I was the only person at the "crime scene."
My brother once found a play that I had written for our father when I was very young. It was only three acts but what was so crazy was that it had instructions for the lighting and stage crews.
I was in jr. high when I started transferring my oral stories to paper and I have been writing them down since.
What is your writing method?
I write like a raving lunatic! I was once told that the way that I write is raw and undisciplined and I think he said that because I've never taken any type of writing classes.
He was reviewing a chapter of The Darkness and three pages consisted of one giant run on sentence. My written grammar is atrocious and my spelling is even worse but I don't care because I know what I'm trying to say; and besides that why God created editors!
I just write and I write on everything. I have several note pads full of what appears to be the ramblings of a madman, reams of scratch paper full cultural proverbs, references to the Bible & Koran and random quotes; and my research consist of sticky notes that are plastered everywhere...and once I wrote on my forearm while I was driving on the freeway because I didn't want to lose an idea.
What gives you inspiration for your stories, what sparks the different characters, and how do you intertwine them?
The inspiration for my stories comes from everywhere: the things that I am afraid of, a partial conversation I hear as I walk through a crowed room; the crazy, wonderful, unexplainable, things that little kids say and do, the crazy, horrible, inexcusable, things that we do to each other as adults and the random acts of heroism and kindness of strangers - and of course Monsters, Anti-hero's and Villains (oh my!)
What sparks my characters are the everyday people I grew up around and surround myself with, which for the most part are women. I got an email asking if I was a feminist and though I believe in equality among the sexes I hardly qualify as an activist. I grew up in a matriarchal household; most of my friends did too.
Growing up watching the incredible things that my mom did to ensure we were taken care of; and watching the way her and her friends took care of each other and all of us is the bases on which my character development comes from and every story I write has an incredibility strong woman at its foundation.
I'm not sure I would use the word intertwine, collide is more like it and they do so with such violence you can actually hear it.
Who influenced your writing?
I think I'm more influenced by concepts and "What if" questions rather than other authors; however when you read my work there is no denying who my literary hero's are and who I try to emulate: Stephen King, Dean R. Koontz, Octavia Butler, Michael Crichton and Robin Cook.
Why is Adam not trying to understand his "mother" the Dr.? It seems he would have many questions for her?
He's angry. He does have a lot of questions but the more he thinks about it the more it upsets him.
It's because Adam doesn't ask the right questions or know the whole story is why you start to get that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach. It's like seeing there is going to be a train wreck but knowing there's nothing you can do to stop it.
Does Adam know that his power does not simply come from Inanna?
Actually I don't think that he does. Adam was only four years old when Inanna rescued him. His earliest memories are of her alter room, reading from her spell books and studying in her library.
Inanna and Myrddin taught him how to use and control the results of his genetic alterations through their skill and knowledge of witchcraft and sorcery; and though Adam uses both his powers from his genetic engineering and his powers from witchcraft he doesn't seem to differentiate between which war chest he gets his armory from.
Is he going to ever leave the "dark side"?
"If you only knew the powaaah of the Dark Side" I'm sorry, that's a pretty bad impression of James Earl Jones. Actually Adam quotes Darth Vader in The Darkness, he says the exact same thing but his impression is much better than mine. So will Adam leave the dark side...we'll just have to say a prayer keep our fingers crossed and wait and see.
Was it Inanna's goal to cause Adam to be so powerful, and vindictive?
Wow, that's a really good question and one I haven't really thought about in that way. Gosh, I don't think so. Inanna loves Adam and they are extremely close. Anyone who knows these two would never believe that Inanna did not give birth to Adam, no mother wants anything bad to happen to their kids; and like wise no mother would want to knowingly raise a child like David Seltzer's Damien - but with that being said Adam was already extremely powerful due to his genetic engineering and Inanna increased his power by teaching him witchcraft; but you can only teach someone what you know. Because Inanna is so powerful and vindictive it was inevitable that her son would be too.
What made you want to write science fiction?
Well it's the way I like to be entertained. I'm a big fan of the idea of forbidden knowledge, conspiracy theories, government cover-ups, and secret societies.
I rarely missed an episode of the X-files or Millennium. My own worst enemy was right up my alley and now I'm watching Fringe both on DVD and online...I can't get enough of it; and every book I pick up has some type of monster in it.
How long have you been writing?
I've always been able to tell a really good story. I asked my mom if she could remember when I first started telling stories and she said, "Yes I remember...it was from the moment you learned how to tell a lie."
My mom said I got in trouble for whatever it was I was lying about but not necessarily the lie because they were always so imaginative and creative. She says that sometimes I would create a whole cast of accomplices even if I was the only person at the "crime scene."
My brother once found a play that I had written for our father when I was very young. It was only three acts but what was so crazy was that it had instructions for the lighting and stage crews.
I was in jr. high when I started transferring my oral stories to paper and I have been writing them down since.
What is your writing method?
I write like a raving lunatic! I was once told that the way that I write is raw and undisciplined and I think he said that because I've never taken any type of writing classes.
He was reviewing a chapter of The Darkness and three pages consisted of one giant run on sentence. My written grammar is atrocious and my spelling is even worse but I don't care because I know what I'm trying to say; and besides that why God created editors!
I just write and I write on everything. I have several note pads full of what appears to be the ramblings of a madman, reams of scratch paper full cultural proverbs, references to the Bible & Koran and random quotes; and my research consist of sticky notes that are plastered everywhere...and once I wrote on my forearm while I was driving on the freeway because I didn't want to lose an idea.
What gives you inspiration for your stories, what sparks the different characters, and how do you intertwine them?
The inspiration for my stories comes from everywhere: the things that I am afraid of, a partial conversation I hear as I walk through a crowed room; the crazy, wonderful, unexplainable, things that little kids say and do, the crazy, horrible, inexcusable, things that we do to each other as adults and the random acts of heroism and kindness of strangers - and of course Monsters, Anti-hero's and Villains (oh my!)
What sparks my characters are the everyday people I grew up around and surround myself with, which for the most part are women. I got an email asking if I was a feminist and though I believe in equality among the sexes I hardly qualify as an activist. I grew up in a matriarchal household; most of my friends did too.
Growing up watching the incredible things that my mom did to ensure we were taken care of; and watching the way her and her friends took care of each other and all of us is the bases on which my character development comes from and every story I write has an incredibility strong woman at its foundation.
I'm not sure I would use the word intertwine, collide is more like it and they do so with such violence you can actually hear it.
Who influenced your writing?
I think I'm more influenced by concepts and "What if" questions rather than other authors; however when you read my work there is no denying who my literary hero's are and who I try to emulate: Stephen King, Dean R. Koontz, Octavia Butler, Michael Crichton and Robin Cook.
Why is Adam not trying to understand his "mother" the Dr.? It seems he would have many questions for her?
He's angry. He does have a lot of questions but the more he thinks about it the more it upsets him.
It's because Adam doesn't ask the right questions or know the whole story is why you start to get that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach. It's like seeing there is going to be a train wreck but knowing there's nothing you can do to stop it.
Does Adam know that his power does not simply come from Inanna?
Actually I don't think that he does. Adam was only four years old when Inanna rescued him. His earliest memories are of her alter room, reading from her spell books and studying in her library.
Inanna and Myrddin taught him how to use and control the results of his genetic alterations through their skill and knowledge of witchcraft and sorcery; and though Adam uses both his powers from his genetic engineering and his powers from witchcraft he doesn't seem to differentiate between which war chest he gets his armory from.
Is he going to ever leave the "dark side"?
"If you only knew the powaaah of the Dark Side" I'm sorry, that's a pretty bad impression of James Earl Jones. Actually Adam quotes Darth Vader in The Darkness, he says the exact same thing but his impression is much better than mine. So will Adam leave the dark side...we'll just have to say a prayer keep our fingers crossed and wait and see.
Was it Inanna's goal to cause Adam to be so powerful, and vindictive?
Wow, that's a really good question and one I haven't really thought about in that way. Gosh, I don't think so. Inanna loves Adam and they are extremely close. Anyone who knows these two would never believe that Inanna did not give birth to Adam, no mother wants anything bad to happen to their kids; and like wise no mother would want to knowingly raise a child like David Seltzer's Damien - but with that being said Adam was already extremely powerful due to his genetic engineering and Inanna increased his power by teaching him witchcraft; but you can only teach someone what you know. Because Inanna is so powerful and vindictive it was inevitable that her son would be too.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sequel,
This review is from: Artificial Light: The Spectrum Trilogy Book 2 (Paperback)
"You've stumbled out of 'The Darkness' just to find yourself wandering through 'Artificial Light.'" (quote from book trailer)
Crystal Connor left readers wondering more and more about her main character, Artemisia (AKA The Alchemist), at the end of the "The Darkness" (first book in The Spectrum Trilogy). What exactly is she capable of? How far will she go in her pursuit of "divine knowledge?" These questions and many more are addressed in the highly anticipated sequel, "Artificial Light" (January 2012). This book begins sixteen months after the shocking ending of the "The Darkness." We learn that Adam fathered twin boys, Adam and Assyrian. The twins are now five months old and already showing signs of possessing the same amazing abilities as their father--including telepathy and telekinesis. The plot thickens when it is revealed that the Skyward Group was not the only organization working to advance science in unimaginable ways. Dr. Farley from the Lotus Research Foundation for Alternative Treatment was in the midst of researching ways to clone consciousness when he was arrested and imprisoned. Upon learning about Dr. Farley's clinical trials, Artemisia and The Skyward Group successfully campaign for his release. These two plotlines-- Dr. Farley's scientific miracle of rebirth and Adam, a creation of science, having sired a set of exceptional twins--combine and intertwine, creating a fast-paced, thrilling adventure. New characters are introduced and old characters return in "Artificial Light." Three witches are among the returnees: Inanna, a powerful witch with a personal vendetta, Logan, a descendant of Myrddin the Deadly, and Abigail, one of the most powerful sorceresses of all time. One of my favorite new characters, Homicide Detective Kenya O'Callaghan, leads the investigation of a serial killer--you'll have to read the book to learn more about this plotline. Following insightful observations of the crime scenes and tarot card clues, O'Callaghan gets closer and closer to catching the killer. In reviewing this book, I have only touched on a few of the major plotlines running through this book. At times the transitions from one storyline to the next were unclear and difficult to follow. I found myself re-reading passages and paging back to previous chapters. Despite this, "Artificial Light" is a fascinating novel about the beauty and horrors of magic and science. I simply cannot wait for book three, "In the Valley of Shadows," to come out! I recommend "Artificial Light" to readers who enjoy horror, fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers--this crossover novel has elements of all four.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! Great Book,
This review is from: Artificial Light (The Spectrum Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)
Crystal Connor has written a book that takes the reader along on a fantastic science and magic filled journey that you hate to see come to an end. She has created a world where scientists have more control over everyday situations and tragedies than we could ever imagine. They are able to place memories from a persons previous life into the one they have just been reborn into. The scary part is, what if this is true and there are aspects of science that we are not aware of, it is possible. This book makes the reader question what we know and believe about the world of science and all that is possible. I loved how well the author combined the worlds of science with magic. The magical aspect provided a whole extra layer of intrigue into the book and makes the reader continue turning the pages. Artificial Light is a well written book written by an author who has a tremendous writing ability and flawlessly combines both worlds into one. The characters are well developed and you can feel their emotions throughout the book, you can feel their pain, anger and hatred.I highly recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading sci-fi fantasy novels, you will not be disappointed when you pick this book up. I think that Artificial Light is as good as The Darkness if not better, I can hardly wait for the third installment in the series and eagerly await more from Crystal Connor.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read!!,
This review is from: Artificial Light (The Spectrum Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)
What if natural disasters were not really natural disasters but rather scientist controlled weaponry? What if a person's mind/experience/memories could be genetically manipulated to the extent that an offspring could be born and have the same mind/thought process/memories of its parent? It would be like being reborn with a lifetime of knowledge. What if corporations disguised by their bling with more money than Trump could ever dream of was behind hundreds of thousands of innocent deaths? All of this mixed in with a demonic twist and you have just cracked the beginning of the depth that is "Artificial Light" A book you will pick up, possibly struggle a little at first as you are introduced to the various key players, but once you have them embedded in your mind, they are there. You can't shake them, and you are in a sense forced to read on. You will have to read on. You will want to read on!
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