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12 feature author interview McKenzie Wagner The Stones of Horsh (Benotripia, Book 2) Cedar Fort | www.cedarfortbooks.com P R E M I E R E I S S U E : F A L L 2 0 1 3 Ages 11-15 Middle Shelf: Congratulations on your books, McKenzie. How does it feel to be a published author at your age? And how old are you? BENOTRIPIA The Stones of Horsh With the queen gone, the Darvonians have the perfect opportunity to invade Benotripia, find the Stones of Horsh, and harness their great powers. Only three children stand in their way: Roseabelle, Jessicana, and Astro. But this time, the Darvonians know not to underestimate these children, and the invaders come prepared. Roseabelle and her friends must survive long enough to save the stones. McKenzie Wagner: It feels amazing to be a published author! I love everything about it—doing signings, speaking to kids, and most of all, the writing. And I am currently twelve years old.
MS: Your second book, Benotripia: The Stones Of Horsh, came out in September with Cedar Fort Publishing. Could you tell us about the story? Wagner: Sure! In The Stones Of Horsh, the Darvonians have secretly invaded Benotripia to find mystical artifacts. These artifacts, the Stones of Horsh, are extremely powerful. Roseabelle, Jessicana, and Astro return in this exciting sequel. It’s a race against time between the three friends and the Darvonians. The outcome will decide the fate of Benotripia. MS: When did you decide to become an author? Wagner: It all started with reading. I learned how to read when I was four years old and instantly loved it. I was hooked on all kinds of books. In first grade my teacher, Ms. Kunz, taught me how to put a book together. When I went home, I started to write my first book. At the end of the summer, my parents read it and thought it was pretty good. We decided to submit to a publisher in Oklahoma. And let me tell you, I was not expecting what came next. The publisher actually liked my work and decided to publish it! My next book I wrote when I was nine, and it was called Benotripia: The Rescue, which is the first book in the Benotripia series. Cedar Fort, a publisher in Utah, had heard of me and decided to publish The Rescue and its sequel. MS: What has been the biggest or best surprise about being an author? Wagner: Probably meeting all of the new people. I had heard in a lot of older stories that authors are hermits, but that is definitely not true. I’ve talked with kids, telling them to follow their dreams. I’ve spoken with teachers who are trying to motivate their students. And of course, I’ve talked to other authors. In truth, I never thought I’d meet so many fantastic people. MS: What advice can you offer other young writers like yourself? Wagner: Never give up. Getting rejected by publishers is not exactly a picnic, and sometimes it makes you feel like you should just quit. But let me tell you—if your story is rejected, that doesn’t mean it’s not a good story. It just means that maybe that’s not what genre or type of book the publisher was looking for. I know an author who has two hundred rejection letters, and she’s now a New York Times Bestseller! So please don’t give up, and keep following your dreams. 13
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