Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Amanda Rivers and I am an author. I have written three books and am working on a fourth. I have many talents, but writting is my passion.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Lifeline and it was inspired by members of my family who struggled with cancer. Lifeline is about a twenty year old boy with terminal cancer. I wanted to write it because of my loved ones.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I stare at the screen for twenty minutes with nothing to write sometimes.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would not be the writer I am today without J.K. Rowling. Her magical world inspired me to write my own magical world.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a prequel to my first book, Zertone, called Prisoner Prince.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon.com, but I have used Awesome Gang.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. That blank screen won’t be blank for long.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Life is like a dark tunnel, if you keep going, you’ll soon see the light at the end.
What are you reading now?
I haven’t had time to read lately since I have been working on my own books.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I still want to write a sequel to Zertone.
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?
The entire Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke.
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