Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Taylor Ann Bunker, an indie author of Young Adult fiction. I’ve published one book called “Witch In The Woods”. It is the first in a new Young Adult Fantasy series. The sequel “Clearly’s Corruption” will be published through Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and Smashwords on June 13, 2014!
I am a Colorado native and I love the outdoors, although I prefer sleeping in my bed rather than a tent. I am an artistic person, and illustrate the covers to my own books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Clearly’s Corruption” is my latest book, and is the Sequel to “Witch In The Woods”. It was inspired by one line in my first book, when the witch is talking with Victor in a dream: “Someone like Clearly can so easily be… Corrupted.”
I knew the witch would not let this end so soon. She clings to life, and will do anything to get it back.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
For the moment, none that I can think of,or remember. I could have the most bizarre writing habit, and I wouldn’t even know.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
J.K. Rowling, Adam Gidwitz, and Jacob Grimm (Because he did most of the work out of the two brothers.). Dark fairy tales, magic worlds, and grim humor has been a big influence for me becoming an author. Stephan King also had an impact on me, making me work a little harder at writing suspense.
What are you working on now?
I have recently started writing the third book in the “Witch In The Woods” series, which is as of this moment, under the file name: The Third! in my documents. I am also working on a book that I am calling “Desolation” that was influenced by a strange and realistic dream I had last year.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads… GOODREADS. I also use Facebook and Twitter, and I am still trying to figure out how google plus works, because I am THAT girl. But now I can add Awesomegang! *Smiles and winks*
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up! You may think that you will be a best selling author over night, (and you could be, you never know) but most often it takes a long time. Writing your book was the easy part. Promoting your book is a full time job on its own, but don’t let that scare or discourage you. Keep writing and stay determined. One day, you will find that you’ve made it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Okay, here is where I get nerdy, so beware! “Never give up! Never surrender!” It is a quote from the movie “Galaxy Quest”, and I have been telling myself that nearly every day since I was a little girl. Another bit of advice that is equal to my first one is “Never let your fear decide your fate.”
What are you reading now?
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing more books of course!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz,
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling,
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children, because I have to find out what happens,
and Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book, because I am going to need some help getting to sleep if I don’t have my bed.
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