Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Abigail, and I have currently only published one nonfiction book. But as every writer can admit to I have about two full novels shoved in my desk waiting to be revisited.
Though my first book is a nonfiction memoir/inspirational book. My true writing passion is in historical fiction.
I love classical books that have that warm and comforting tone to them and find my writing to be influenced greatly by those older novels.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Symptoms of Drowning was the name.
It came about as while I was going through a tough time in my life something I often said to myself was, I feel like I’m drowning.
And so, The Symptoms of Drowning was born.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so, but maybe I secretly do.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Probably L.M. Montgomery has influenced me the most as her writing is so beloved. It has stood the test of time which means that she must have done something right!
What are you working on now?
I currently put a lot of time into my health and wellness website but I am also promoting my book and planning my first fiction novel!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Reddit was extremely handy the it came to marketing my book.
I got may ebook downloads from other writers on that forum and have had a lot of good advice given to me as well!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write.
Don’t think about whether your friends or family will like it, if it is going to be a best seller, if it’s perfect or not.
Just write your book and send it out into the world and try not to care what others might think of it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To say what you really believe because people will hate and judge you whether you voice your opinion or not.
What are you reading now?
Scenes of Clerical Life by George eliot
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully a hefty historical romance 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?
Anne of Green Gables, North and South, and Far from the Madding Crowd.
Author Websites and Profiles
Abigail Jane Amazon Profile