Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Alicia Rades, a freelance writer, blogger, and editor. When inspiration strikes, I’m also an author. I currently have one novel out, Fire in Frost, and I plan to release the second two books in the series in 2016. I also have two novellas, one short story, and one poetry collection out.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is a short sci-fi story called In My Head. In it, Mila is beta testing the latest implant, but when she hears Parker’s voice in her head, everything changes. I actually drew inspiration from reading an article about where technology will take us in coming years.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m not sure if you can call it unusual, but when I write the first draft of my stories, I like to do it quickly so everything is fresh in my head (though the outlining and editing process take much longer!). I’ve written most of my first drafts in less than a month.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Linda Joy Singleton is by far my greatest influence. She’s a young adult paranormal author, and it was her stories that inspired my Crystal Frost series.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on heavy edits in the second and third books in my Crystal Frost series. I am also working on outlining another unrelated young adult paranormal novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Local book signings seem to work best for me. Otherwise, Facebook is a good place to get the word out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Take your time! I rushed into my first novella, and it’s not nearly as good as it could have been. When I wrote my first novel, I took a year to revise it, get feedback, and have it professionally edited. Also, unless you have design experience, pay someone to design your book cover. Your cover does wonders for marketing, so you really want it to look nice.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
One quote that has stuck with me is, “There is no great writing, only great rewriting.”
What are you reading now?
I’m currently finishing up the True Calling series by Siobhan Davis.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Within the next year, I will have two new novels out in the Crystal Frost series, and I hope to release another standalone novel shortly after that.
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?
I would probably bring THE SEER series. I’ve read that series multiple times, and it still never gets old!
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