Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the debut Author of Finding Beautiful, an avid reader, writer and book reviewer. Writing is a passion I’ve known and loved since grade school. You can find me with my nose in a book or my fingers on my keyboard.
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❤️ Amanda
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Finding Beautiful is a second chance romance that touches on a topic that is very important to be seen by readers, one in eight females are or have a family member that have been a victim of domestic violence. This story was inspired by my feisty and strong sister and the path she took to healing after a relationship much like my main character, Aria Morgan goes through.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am not one to set a specific time or place to write. I write wherever I am, whenever I can. I can be watching television ( which is rare), knee deep in a book, or working- if an idea pops into my head, I write it. I have to get that idea onto paper (or the wonderful notes app on my phone) or I’ll lose it. Finding Beautiful began as a short story I intended to publish as a novella and the book you’ll see today is the product of a whole lot of ideas that forced themselves out as I wrote. It may not be usual, but it’s my process.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many. The first book I ever read was A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks. Before then, I had never read for pleasure but now, I can’t get through a week without picking up my kindle. Nicholas Sparks, Kelly Elliott (I’ve absolutely loved her Broken Series) Molly Mcadams (I love the way she told Taking Chances) and Harper Sloan are just a few that have influenced me.
What are you working on now?
My current WIP will be book two after Finding Beautiful in the Trinity series. Breaking Lucas is Kaelyn (Aria’s sister) and Lucas’ story. I can’t wait to share it with all my amazing readers 🙂
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
You can almost always find me on either Facebook or Tumblr but my favorite way to let readers into the world of my characters is through Pinterest. I can take almost any focal point in my books and giving my readers the images, craft ideas and recipes for themselves.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up.
Keep writing.
Have faith in yourself, even if the path your characters take may surprise you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“A good novel tells us the truth about it’s hero. But a bad novel tells us the truth about it’s author”
~G.K. Chesterton~
What are you reading now?
Chasing You by Kelly Elliott ❤️
What’s next for you as a writer?
My WIP, Breaking Lucas is in the early stages of writing and scheduled for release November 2016 ❤️
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?
Oh gosh, that’s a hard one.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, since I will always enjoy a good YA novel
Shiver by Maggie Steifvater, this was the first paranormal romance that hooked me.
A dictionary because I think vocabulary is the stepping stone to knowledge.
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