A Curse of Mayhem by Sunayna Prasad

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Thanks for stopping by It's Raining Books. What is your favorite part of this book and why?

Any scene where my MC’s godfather comforts her after something terrible has happened. I also love the part where she accidentally conjures a robotic bee in English class and gets detention for it. I found both to be fun to write.

If you could spend time with a character from your book whom would it be? And what would you do during that day?

My MC, Alyssa’s, friend, Lily. She is bubbly and has a happy personality. We would go for ice cream or a café.

If you could have been the author of any book ever written, which book would you choose?

Probably Harry Potter

Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?

They’re all from my imagination or inspired by other fictional characters. Some are developed like real people, though.

What made you want to become a writer?

When the idea of my MC now struck me 11 years ago while in the shower. I wanted to develop her from that point on.

History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself

It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind for good. Or so she thought…

Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting her in trouble. Suddenly strange things are happening with disastrous effects, and if Alyssa can’t remove the magic, she will lose everything she holds dear.

In order to get rid of her unwanted wizardry, Alyssa will have to boost her bravery and confidence and determine who Errol really is. But every time Alyssa uses an enchantment, Errol is one step closer to getting his flesh back and becoming alive, and he will do anything to achieve his goals…even if it means destroying Alyssa’s happiness.

Originally published in 2016 as “Wizardry Goes Wild” and “The Unruly Curse” in 2019, “A Curse of Mayhem” is book two in the exciting and suspenseful “Magical Missions” series.

Read an Excerpt:

Several hours had passed. It was now ninth period, the last one before school ended. Only twenty minutes remained until the bell rang.

However, thanks to the library closing because two classes had occupied it, Alyssa hadn’t gotten to hone her presentation skills. Even the teachers monitoring the hallway had forbidden her to practice there.

Today through Wednesday, the students would present on different literary elements in the last novel they’d read, Angelica: A Whale Princess. Alyssa had been assigned to discuss the themes and morals of the book.

Mr. Godfrey, the teacher, had picked students randomly to read their brief speeches today, tomorrow, or Wednesday. Alyssa had been assigned for today. So, her stomach made several knots as she watched Sydney present on the characters from the book.

Usually, Mr. Godfrey had a more easygoing attitude toward the class. On his birthday last month, he hadn’t given homework. For the first assignment of the year, he’d played a game with the class to help them prepare for a quiz.

Alyssa wished that he’d let her and everyone else pick when they’d wanted to go—or he could’ve at least chosen the bravest speakers for today. She assumed that Mr. Godfrey knew that many children stuttered, hesitated, or got words wrong when having to present in front of crowds.

About the Author: Sunayna Prasad enjoys writing fantasy books for children, as well as cooking, creating artwork, watching online videos, and blogging. She has also written The Frights of Fiji, formerly titled as From Frights to Flaws. She is passionate about modern life, fantasy, and world-building. Aside from her website, she also has a blog about different creative and entertaining topics, including fiction and writing, called “Sunayna Prasad’s Blog”.

Sunayna has graduated from college in May 2017. She lives in Long Island, NY.

Website: https://www.sunaynaprasadbooks.com/
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