Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born on March 26 in Latin America hence, my first language is Spanish. I have lived in many cities around the globe with my parents and younger brother, Carlos. I moved to the state of Texas, United States when I was 14 years of age and grew up to love the English language when I took my first grammar class in high school.
I am a very active person – always finding new things to learn and do. I decided to obtain a BA in Marketing at the University of Texas-Pan American because I think marketing is a background that everyone should have in any career path.
I have written three children’s picture books, and right now I am in the process of my 4th.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
James and Games that are Not Games. I got the inspiration from one of my mom own experiences when she was a child.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a YA Fantasy and Science Fiction book. It will definitely be a surprise to everyone.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I mostly use Instagram #andreapcarrera
Do you have any advice for new authors?
All that I can say is that if you really want to be a writer, keep writing regardless the outcome. To be successful, you have to first fail many times – that is the only way we learn what needs to improve. Many people can get discourage when reading overnight successes of other authors. But, I can assure you that behind their success is a history of failures that have made them work even harder to create a well written, polish “overnight success” manuscript.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be stubborn and persevere.
What are you reading now?
I am reading Lady Midnight, the first book of Cassandra Clare next trilogy (ShadowHunters).
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