Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have just graduated university with a degree in Physics and Astronomy. I spend most of my time reading, writing, and going on adventures. I love LOVE all animals, and hope to fill my house with them one day (and will gladly spoil each of them). I have finished several books (lost count), but have only published one. I also do some writing on Wattpad.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest, and only, book is ‘Puppet.’ I found the inspiration after reading an endless amount of werewolf novels. Naturally, I wanted to write one of my own.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write while also watching television. When I’m not using the TV, I MUST have music playing. The only time that I can write in complete silence is if my inspiration trumps all reasoning.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve recently read Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock, and it has given me inspiration. Oh, and obviously Harry Potter.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on editing another novel that I finished a few years back. It’s called ‘Kingdom of Fire.’
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still learning, but I have been starting promotions on Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m still a new author myself, but my advice would be to make sure you know your grammar. It might not seem like that big of a deal, but I have put books down that had a fine plot line and likeable characters. The grammar was so bad, that I couldn’t do it. Grammar is important!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
In order to become a better writer, you need to do two important things. First, READ as much as you can. Read in the genre you want to write in. Read in completely different genres. Analyze the writing styles of different authors. Second, expand your horizons. Experience all of the possibilities in your life. Go out and watch people, how they act, how they talk, and how this differs to the way you act and talk.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I am reading The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to expand my fan base. My published novel was self published, so I would also like to publish a novel in the traditional method.
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?
1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
2. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K Jemisin
3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
4. A random book that I’ve never read before.
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