Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello, I’m Abby and I’m a Christian. My favorite genre is Christian Fantasy, but I’ve also written contemporary fiction, non-fiction, and equestrian themed stories. The stories I’ve written include The Sword Maiden, A Challenge, several flash fiction pieces, and A Medallion, all of which are available on Wattpad.
Beneath the Willow Tree is my first actually published story. I’m currently working on the first draft of my Christian fantasy novel, Heir and Traitor.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest, well, my first published book, is Beneath the Willow Tree. What actually inspired it was a blog I was reading on publishing through KDP, the author of the blog suggested publishing first with a short story. As soon as I decided to write a short story, I knew what I wanted to write about. I wanted to write fear, trust, and pain.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, I’m a pantser, but I don’t think that’s unusual. Maybe it’s the amount of projects I work on at one time that unusual, I currently have four going.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh so many… So so many. Jaye L. Knight, C. S. Lewis, Hannah Heath, Wayne Thomas Batson, Patrick Carr, Tricia Mingerink, and Chuck Black all encouraged my passion for good Christian Fantasy. I’m sure there’s more that I’m forgetting. And of course, the greatest Author of all, my good God.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on several, the main one being A Medallion right now. It’s an equestrian story, and the main equine, or horse, is named Medallion. The name is actually inspired from the children’s fantasy book Medallion. It’s an old book that I really enjoyed reading, full of honor and integrity that is lacking these days. So, my main project right now, it will be available on Wattpad on June 1st.
Of course, I am always working on my first novel, Heir and Traitor.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t know yet, I’m still trying to figure that out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just start writing what’s important to you. Just write. You need practice right now, so please just write! Read lots of blogs about writing, take in information, but don’t worry too much about everything, otherwise you’ll get overwhelmed. Have a thick skin that’s willing to take constructive feedback.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I’ve heard too much good advice to pick out the best of it. Maybe ‘just write’ is the best.
What are you reading now?
Currently the third book in The Zion Covenant, Munich Signature, by Bodie and Brock Thoene. It’s so good, I cannot recommend these two authors enough.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Advertising for my short story Beneath the Willow Tree, continuing work on Wattpad, and finishing up the first draft of my novel.
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?
My Bible first. A huge volume that has all seven of the Chronicles of Narnia, and my mind is going blank right now, so I don’t know about the rest.
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