Interview with Timoteo Tong, Author of Resurrecting My Magic (The Magicals Alliance Book 2)

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Resurrecting My Magic (The Magicals Alliance Book 2)?

I was inspired to write this book after reading “The House with a Clock in its Walls” growing up, which is about a teenager growing up in a big magical mansion and battling monsters while dealing with the challenges of growing up.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Resurrecting My Magic (The Magicals Alliance Book 2), what would they be?

Elijah loves “Under the Bridge”, a classic song by Red Hot Chili Peppers and he’s rocker, Bono’s, number one fan, so anything by U2. He’s also, maybe secretly, a Swiftie with “Anti-Hero” as one of his favorites since sometimes he feels more like an anti-hero as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a family of powerful Magicals fighting to protect humanity

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Definitely YA and Romance. I write Fantasy, but don’t really read much of it. I’m not into classic fantasy set in castles and the such. It’s actually funny when I think about it.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Husband Material, the Guncle, Together Broken World, Second Chance with Tony, and anything by CT Liotta.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I loved writing all of the book, but the most challenging and fun scene to write is when Elijah and Austin get caught in a war between various factions of the coven and have to intervene to save the residents of Glendale, CA. I spent a lot of time watching shows or movies about urban battles to figure out how to choreograph the complicated action.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I’m a night owl, so my favorite time to write is after midnight when the hustle and bustle of the day fades and the world outside settles in for the night.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Stay Magical.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Perservere no matter the odds, never be afraid to be yourself, and there is strength in community and with those you love.