FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Joe Sergi?
Joe is an author that lives outside of Washington, DC with his wife, Yee, and daughter, Elizabeth. He has published comics, short prose stories, and articles in the romance, horror, science fiction, and superhero genres. Joe runs the Cup of Geek website at www.joesergi.net. In 2008, Joe was selected as a semi-finalist in the Who Wants to Create a Superheroine contest sponsored by the Shadowline Imprint of Image Comics. When not writing, Joe works for an unnamed government agency. A complete list of Joe’s publications can be found at www.joesergi.net. This is Joe's first novel.
What is the plot of Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy?
Imagine living up to a legacy that no one can remember. Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy tells the story of DeDe Christopher, an ordinary teenager with an extraordinary destiny.
DeDe is an average high school sophomore with dreams of winning the National Gymnastic Tournament and dating the school quarterback. But her world changes when DeDe begins to develop fantastic abilities that are strangely similar to those of a fictional comic book superhero named SkyBoy. With the help of her best friend, Jason, a self-proclaimed comic geek, DeDe begins a quest to discover her true destiny as she confronts the all-too-real enemies and allies of SkyBoy. She must deal with capes, apes, and aliens to find a way to live up to a legacy that no one can remember and become Sky Girl.
Why was Sky Girl written?
Issue 10 of The Quarterly Journal of Superhero Fiction (Fall, 2009) has just been released. This issue features a story Joe wrote called “The Return of Power Boy.” Without giving too much away, the story provides a very dark look at what happens when the super villain wins his never ending battles against his heroic nemesis. That story was the inspiration for Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy. And while Sky Girl ended up being a much different character and a more light-hearted book, there are definitely some common themes between the two tales. The second reason for the creation of Sky Girl was Joe's daughter, Elizabeth. As a comic fan, Joe wanted to bring his daughter into his world. As a father, he wanted a strong role model for Elizabeth. Sky Girl presents both.
Where can I get a copy of Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy?
Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy is available online at IEnovel.com and Amazon.com, and (hopefully) major booksellers everywhere.
Why should I carry Sky Girl in my store?
Sky Girl is positioned to capitalize on the recent mainstream success of superhero fiction in movies, television and novels and should appeal to both young adults and adults who are young at heart. The story respects the comic book genre while poking fun at some of the sillier conventions that fans take for granted. Moreover, the main character of Sky Girl provides young women with a heroine that they can relate to and that is a strong female role model; something lacking in current science fiction.
Will there be more books?
Sky Girl's story was always envisioned as a trilogy. All three books have been written. Sky Girl and the Superheroic Adventures, the second book in the series, is expected to be released soon. Although Sky Girl tells a complete story, there is the potential for other serialized fiction set in Sky Girl's universe.
Is there really a Colonia, New Jersey?
Yes, the places in Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy are real. The author grew up on Hartland Court in Colonia, New Jersey. And while some of the names have been changed (for example, the Debole Academy), you would certainly recognize the location if you saw it.
How do I contact the publisher?
iEnovel, the publisher of Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy, can be reached through this email address or by going to iEnovel.com.
How do I contact the author?
Joe Sergi can be reached by this email address or by going to www.joesergi.net.
Joe is an author that lives outside of Washington, DC with his wife, Yee, and daughter, Elizabeth. He has published comics, short prose stories, and articles in the romance, horror, science fiction, and superhero genres. Joe runs the Cup of Geek website at www.joesergi.net. In 2008, Joe was selected as a semi-finalist in the Who Wants to Create a Superheroine contest sponsored by the Shadowline Imprint of Image Comics. When not writing, Joe works for an unnamed government agency. A complete list of Joe’s publications can be found at www.joesergi.net. This is Joe's first novel.
What is the plot of Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy?
Imagine living up to a legacy that no one can remember. Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy tells the story of DeDe Christopher, an ordinary teenager with an extraordinary destiny.
DeDe is an average high school sophomore with dreams of winning the National Gymnastic Tournament and dating the school quarterback. But her world changes when DeDe begins to develop fantastic abilities that are strangely similar to those of a fictional comic book superhero named SkyBoy. With the help of her best friend, Jason, a self-proclaimed comic geek, DeDe begins a quest to discover her true destiny as she confronts the all-too-real enemies and allies of SkyBoy. She must deal with capes, apes, and aliens to find a way to live up to a legacy that no one can remember and become Sky Girl.
Why was Sky Girl written?
Issue 10 of The Quarterly Journal of Superhero Fiction (Fall, 2009) has just been released. This issue features a story Joe wrote called “The Return of Power Boy.” Without giving too much away, the story provides a very dark look at what happens when the super villain wins his never ending battles against his heroic nemesis. That story was the inspiration for Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy. And while Sky Girl ended up being a much different character and a more light-hearted book, there are definitely some common themes between the two tales. The second reason for the creation of Sky Girl was Joe's daughter, Elizabeth. As a comic fan, Joe wanted to bring his daughter into his world. As a father, he wanted a strong role model for Elizabeth. Sky Girl presents both.
Where can I get a copy of Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy?
Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy is available online at IEnovel.com and Amazon.com, and (hopefully) major booksellers everywhere.
Why should I carry Sky Girl in my store?
Sky Girl is positioned to capitalize on the recent mainstream success of superhero fiction in movies, television and novels and should appeal to both young adults and adults who are young at heart. The story respects the comic book genre while poking fun at some of the sillier conventions that fans take for granted. Moreover, the main character of Sky Girl provides young women with a heroine that they can relate to and that is a strong female role model; something lacking in current science fiction.
Will there be more books?
Sky Girl's story was always envisioned as a trilogy. All three books have been written. Sky Girl and the Superheroic Adventures, the second book in the series, is expected to be released soon. Although Sky Girl tells a complete story, there is the potential for other serialized fiction set in Sky Girl's universe.
Is there really a Colonia, New Jersey?
Yes, the places in Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy are real. The author grew up on Hartland Court in Colonia, New Jersey. And while some of the names have been changed (for example, the Debole Academy), you would certainly recognize the location if you saw it.
How do I contact the publisher?
iEnovel, the publisher of Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy, can be reached through this email address or by going to iEnovel.com.
How do I contact the author?
Joe Sergi can be reached by this email address or by going to www.joesergi.net.