Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written 3 Young Adult books in total – Books 1-2 of The Upperworld Series (“The Sorting Room” and “The Fall of Zephyr”) as well as a romantic comedy “Just Like a Pill”. I absolutely love to write and I pretty much always have! In addition to writing, I also have been playing guitar for a decade, and own my own custom crocheting business which I sell through Instagram (@asinger320).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “The Fall of Zephyr”, and it is book 2 of The Upperworld Series. Nothing specifically inspired it – it’s more just a continuation of the existing story surrounding the question of how humans get sorted into the lives they lead and what would happen if that got messed up.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I ALWAYS have to listen to music while I write. I think it has to do with how my creativity flows. Silence is far too boring to me, music fills in the gaps and keep me focused. But not just any music from anywhere – it has to be through my headphones to help me stay in my own headspace. And I’m very particular about listening to specific music to reflect what I’m writing (ie. love songs for romance scenes, alternative punk rock for fight scenes, and more ambient music for fantastical moments).
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I absolutely LOVE the writing style of Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games). That just speaks to me on so many levels and I think I definitely model my own dystopian writing after her style. For sci-fi, Tony DiTerlizzi is my guy. I got to meet him a little over a year ago, that was pretty great. Super nice guy, really! And for romance, absolutely John Green. He’s a bestseller for a reason!
What are you working on now?
I’m working on Book 3 of The Upperworld Series – “The Rise of Onyx”. This has been the hardest to write, for some reason. I’m just juggling a lot, I suppose. But I’m happy with how it’s going so far!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I had the best promo from Robin Reads so far. I’ve heard that Bookbub is the best though, so I still keep submitting, hoping they’ll choose one of my books at some point.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Honestly, just sit down and do it. So many people are just like “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” But then with that mentality, tomorrow really never comes. And that’s just sad. It doesn’t have to be pretty, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. Just write something that makes you happy – and then over time, you’ll find readers who love it too.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Well in regards to being an author, I read something the other day that said a crappy first draft is worth more than a nonexistent one. And I guess that just really spoke to me.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m reading “Providence Paranormal College” Volume 2 by D.R. Perry. It’s a really well-written and funny fantasy story about extra human college students who have magical abilities and can shape-shift. It’s hard to explain but I’m just really enjoying it.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m hoping to publish “The Rise of Onyx” (Book 3 of The Upperworld Series) hopefully by the end of August 2018, but I have no idea if that’s going to happen at this point. More likely September, but we’ll see.
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 always hate this question! Ugh, okay. So first, a Bible, because I’m a Christian and I’d definitely want God’s word with me at all times. Then after that, probably The Hunger Games Trilogy, and then maybe one John Green book.
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