An Interview with Jennifer DeLucy

A couple of things. First, the winter that I began the book was a tough one as far as losing loved ones, and the book seemed like a way to put all of my beliefs into context. That kind of leads to the next reason. 

Over the last several years, I’d read a lot about various spiritual paths and idealogies. And the stories that moved me most enthusiastically were those of near death experiences. I went through this extensive learning spree where I couldn’t read enough about them. I think NDE’s fascinated me so much because they were recounted by people from all walks of life, all points in history, and yet they shared so many commonisms. The similarities were stunning–and more than that, the message was always the same. It’s all going to be okay. Everything has a purpose. We choose this life, and the path is exactly perfect to our needs. Love is the reason for everything, and as long as we act from it, things will work out in the end.

And the last reason, I love ghosts! I love psychological horror and everything that bumps and moans and clatters in the night. So, Seers of Light came of all that.

Honestly, it felt right. It was exactly what I’d been working and hoping for, so I was oddly calm. I knew I needed to be doing this, expressing myself this way, so, it felt natural.

Oooh, I like this question! And it’s a hard one, too. But, I think my favorite scene was close to the beginning, and probably not one that many folks paid attention to. It was Lily’s first morning in the house, when Ginny drags her into the kitchen for cereal, and she ends up helping William with his crossword puzzle. I don’t know why, but, the subtle flirting feeling of that section always made me smile. Second place would have to be the training scene when William does something a little drastic to get Lily to repel him. (I won’t say too much about that lest I spoil things.)

Ideally, I love to write outdoors in the sun, but that’s not always possible. So, second and more commonly, in bed.

Classical: Charlotte Bronte. Current: J.K. Rowling.

This is so unfair. I can’t choose! I love them both equally. In fact, when I work on other people’s manuscripts (I’m an editor), I tend to have both kinds at my disposal to make the process more pleasant. (My current kick is twizzlers, but I have a weakness for Sour Patch Kids and peanut M&M’s.)

Nature, nature, nature! Walking local trails is so helpful. Being around lots of trees and water seems to refill whatever motivation I lose over time. Also, listening to music is incredibly important, too, since my second love is composing and singing. I have ever-growing playlists for everthing I write. It’s essential.

I’m working on the sequel to Seers of Light, and it’s a continuation of Christian’s story. I can’t reveal who the main protagonist is (female) yet, but I can give you a hint. She’s mentioned by one of Wendell’s Sentients in the second half of the first book.