Hello everyone!

Today we have -kittyqueen the writer of Curse of the Sea with us.

Warm regards, April. Welcome to an official interview from @TheCRYPTIC_ . It's our honor to interact with an inspiring writer like you. We hope that you'll have a great time.

No, it's my honor to be here! I'm flattered. (:

First of all, tell us how you stumbled upon Wattpad and when.

An online friend from a different writing site was blocked for mentioning her username here, and sent a friend to go talk to me on here, but little did I know that I would fall in love with this site! I've only been here for 8 months, but it's become an addiction, a craving to devour the words of authors...

Wow! So what do you think about THE CRYPTIC's theme? What are your views regarding dark fiction?

I absolutely love your theme! Dark fiction has always been a favorite of mine. I just love the worlds authors build, the monsters, the enchantment. I'm glad I found this account, as it brings lots of talented authors and readers to group together! 

What do you like to read? Do you have a favourite genre or any specific likes?

I prefer any type of fantasy! Fantasy books are my favorite because of... well, the above can say it well enough. But I also explore horror, science fiction, and a few teen fiction books! Also, I've read one or two romance books, but I sadly haven't finished them.

What compels you to pick up a pen and scribble down your thoughts? Do you have any inspiration or motivation?

Well, anything! Be it a dream, a book, a comment... the list goes on! But I'd like to thank my dad for helping me get to this level. But what made me write in the first place was that I didn't find ANY stories that had the villain win. And it saddened me, because I always love the evil side... and they always die. So I create stories that have... quite shocking twists.

Being a writer, what's the easiest part of writing and which aspect do you consider the most challenging?

I think coming up with an idea is easiest. But sticking to it is actually hard for me, because I always change something, and it changes EVERYTHING! My best book, Curse of the Sea, was going to just have the MC fall in love with the human boy, then have her sister kill him  and take the crown, only for the MC to die a gruesome death in a war. Yeah, not so interesting! Now, I have something way more solid. Also,  actually writing it is sometimes the hard part. Or planning. Or... I'll stop now, the list will be too long! I find there are many difficulties, and easy parts.

What kind of environment do you prefer to write in?

Anywhere! Usually when I'm laying on my bed, because that's where I mostly am, though! But if I have my phone and I'm suddenly inspired... well, I'll be writing for hours.

What's your first piece of writing, if you can remember? What thoughts does it bring to you when you look back at it?

Oh gods, no! It makes me cringe just thinking about it. The story was about two dragons that end up becoming friends after trying to eat a plane full of nice roasted humans? So they have to face some stuff, then Hagarla (one of the dragons) was teaching some kid dragons to be badass and all. She was queen of her kind, which was believed to be extinct, but she had some dragons in some different dimension and then her friend finds out and Hagarla takes her hostage. That's all that I wrote, and I remember the prompt. We had these story blocks, and the prompt was a plane. And I had-and have- an obsession with dragons and death. But I have to admit, for an eight year old, it did have an intriguing plot! Hmmm... I might finish that story... if I can find those journals...

Tell us about your growth as an author.

Hmm... well, up above shows how much I've grown! From writing about maniac dragons to deadly mermaids, I think I've grown. I've definitely learned more (WAY more) grammar related tricks though! (:

Do you have a favorite author or book?

Maasassin all the way! Sarah J. Maas just builds amazing worlds and characters that I can only dream of... she's definitely my favorite! Whenever I see her books in a store... I freak out, to be honest. Then hug the book. Or books.

Besides writing, do you have any hidden talents?

Ermm... laser tag and paintball? Haha, I'm good at hiding and shooting people. It's fun to see newbies screaming... little do they know how that brings the whole pack down on them. And... forgetting things. That's not a talent. 

You're sitting in front of a brand new aspiring writer, what do you say?

I'm sure you've read this many times, but just keep writing! That's the only way to get better! And read books! And look at helpful guides. Watch writing YouTube videos! JUST PRACTICE AND STUDY! And research! And just have fun! And don't forget everything like me! Just be awesome! And... yeah, I'll stop now.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Don't be afraid to tell us something funny, we won't tell.

Um... I don't know. I'm usually on my phone doing something Wattpad related, though... or playing childish games.

Now, the most awaited question of every young reader, do you have any childish habits? Do you like cartoons or chocolates?

Definitely! And, well, I'm the QUEEN of chocolate, so yeah! :D

Do you prefer sweet or salty?

Umm... sweet all the way! 

It was nice talking to you. Thanks for your precious time. We really appreciate it and hope you'll prosper leaps and bounds.

COVER

BLURB

Some people are evil.

Now add sharp teeth, spikes, and a tail.

Yep, evil mermaids. They suck. They'll kill you if you cross them.

You don't want to die, right?

Well. Better not read this, because we are going into a whirlpool of love, hate, politics, mermaids, and a dolphin. Oh, and a part squid queen.

Please don't die.

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After escaping the dungeons, Keto is offered a place at the palace again. Her sister, Amara, isn't exactly thrilled. She plans to assassinate her, but a certain human gets in her way.

After thwarting the assasination attempt, Keto glamours herself into a monster to trick Amara into a deal. Giving a necklace from her mom that contains Amara's voice and make her kiss the boy seemed easy to Amara. But after Keto does everything to keep her from falling in love, Amara's whole world will come crashing down- and maybe everyone else's too.