AUTHOR BIO

Bibiana Kerpcar wants to bring a little magic back to her readers in a time when the world seems a bit devoid of it. A Georgetown University alumna, Kerpcar was born in Slovakia and was inspired by the rich tradition of Slovak storytelling. On the Tips of Her Fingers is an homage to the dark fiction that Kerpcar read as a young girl, cloaked in magic and grand faraway worlds. Through her storytelling, Kerpcar hopes to inspire her readers to find a quiet place to read and escape into the world she has created for them. When she is not weaving fantastical tales, Bibiana loves poring over thrillers and mysteries.

BOOK DESCRIPTION

On the Tips of Her Fingers centers around Adela, a young girl leading a seemingly quiet life, whose mother spins beautiful stories for her at night. A series of strange events lead to Adela being gifted with magical abilities allowing her to escape from her world. We travel with Adela far from home where she begins to unravel a family secret, stumbling as she learns to use her powers, navigating difficult situations and her own complex feelings about growing up, and meeting friends, magical creatures, talking animals, and evil villains along the way.

In a world that can seem complicated, Adela shows the reader the importance of perseverance, courage, and a little bit of magic. On The Tips of Her Fingers is a dark fairytale that will inspire fans of fiction, fairytales, and magical realism to grapple with the concepts of escapism and self-identity in a whole new way.

Ask Me Anything

1. How do your experiences as a Slovak-American shape this novel?

2. Where did you gain inspiration for your world-building?

3. How did this book allow you to reach outside of your comfort zone?

4. What mythological creatures from Slovak folklore are in your book

5. What, in your opinion, is the most pivotal chapter of this book? Why?

6. What was one of the most uncomfortable chapters to write? Why?

7. Who would you say is this book’s target audience?