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Vera on writing the Sand Runner series

Here are three interviews with Vera, in which she talks about writing and publishing the Sand Runner series, and the literary, scientific, and technological inspiration behind it.

Buttonholed Book Reviews (2017)

The science and technology behind prosthetic limbs is fascinating, and advancing so fast that reality is starting to look like science fiction. But to me, the human side of the story is even more interesting. If we have technologies like bionic limbs, how would we use them and misuse them? And how would they change the way we live our lives?”

Liz Loves Books (2017)

In terms of what the readers can expect? High stakes, a fast-paced plot, and lots of suspense. SAND RUNNER was inspired by science and technology—specifically 3D printing and bionics. But that’s just the background. The story is really about a group of characters who have to learn to trust and rely on one other in life-or-death situations, even though they don’t always see eye to eye. And Kai is at the center of this. The story is about him finding out what he’s made of. And also what he wants in life, what he values, and how far he’s willing to go to fight for his dreams.”

Painting with Words (2018)

Writing is an amazing activity. You start with nothing but a blank page and your imagination & life experience, and you can create whole new worlds. I love that creative freedom, and the feeling that there are no limits to what I can imagine and write about.
 
I also love the surprises that come in the process of writing fiction. For me, writing is half careful, deliberate construction, and half a discovery process. The initial idea for a story or a novel can come from anywhere, and that’s always a thrill. (My advice: Write all the story ideas down. You may think you will remember them, but you won’t.) But after the initial idea, it can take me a good while to figure out the logic of the story and to fill in the details, and the final draft can be completely different from that original spark of inspiration.”

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A drone hovered in the sky above them.

Normally, Kai couldn’t care less. He was used to drones. It was a good day if at least one of those damn things didn’t follow you around, and there was nothing you could do about it.

But today he was too much on edge.

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The memory of the humiliation boiled up in Kai. But he swallowed his anger.

Not yet. Wait for it. Beat him properly.

There was honor in winning a fist fight. But nothing compared to winning a race.

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Coffee made, and I #amwriting. ✍️✍️✍️
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19k funded!! When we hit $20k, we're 80% of the way there and will open to submissions! https://t.co/HnhUSuTpVq is calling you. You can feel it in your bones. https://t.co/2tWyvnX8Ks
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Dammit, this short story from last night is really calling to me. 🥺

The original seed has been tickling my brain for years, but it’s finally coming together. I just have to make time to write it. (After I finish my novel, preferably. If I can resist.)

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