We are always looking for stories that inspire and empower us. North Star Rising by author Darielle Mac is a book that every woman, young and old, should read. It is a gripping tale of magic and adventure, a girl’s coming of age journey that will transport you into another world and make you believe in yourself and your abilities like never before. In this interview, we will delve deeper into what makes this book so special and why you should add it to your reading list today!
Tell us about your book.
North Star Rising is an adventure-fantasy, magic-realism story. It’s an empowering, coming of age tale about a female on a hero’s journey.
What is the PRIMARY benefit, above all others, that your potential reader will gain from reading this book?
Follow your heart, be an individual, find your true self. Help your family, friends and the planet heal.
If you had to compare this book to any other book out there, which book would it be?
Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. These books shaped my imaginary world and heart as a young reader. I only hope my story might be a part of a reader’s heart and imagination in their future.
Who is your target audience?
Middle-grade fiction, young adults, friends and family of all ages. Anyone who has an open heart and wants to help heal the world around them.
Did your environment or upbringing play a major role in your writing and did you use it to your advantage?
I have had the opportunity to travel the world and learn about pieces of my own missing family.
Tell us your most rewarding experience since publishing your work?
The book has only been out for two weeks, I’m so excited to share it with readers and I hope it finds a place in their hearts. It’s satisfying to have done it! I have not been reviewed, it’s a media world and this is a novel very different.
How would you describe your writing style?
Poetic prose and immersive, fantastical cinematic detail.
Are your characters pure fiction, or did you draw from people you know?
It’s a blend.
Are you more of a character artist or a plot-driven writer?
I would say a blend of the two as well.
What do you hope to accomplish with your book other than selling it?
I want to empower girls to choose their own path, to not be afraid to be a leader and define what they want.
