Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Angelique and I write books aimed at young adults. As a fan of steampunk and fantasy, I’ve written eleven books to date and four novellas. My recent releases The Dracosinum Tales featuring The Dragon Lady, The Phoenix Lord, and A Steampunk Christmas Carol are my favorites. Though you can find my personal story in the pages of Little Lost Girl: The Complete Series.
A fan of Chronicles of Narnia growing up, and an avid song and poem writer, I wrote my first novel in November of 2013. In it, my passion was born, and I went on to write the second and third to what would become a young adult fantasy series. Unable to quell the desire to write after the fantasy series, I went on to write a three-time award-winning sci-fi novel, Eden’s Serum, and it’s sequel Eden’s Demise. The third will release later in 2018.
I have four children, and several rescue animals ranging in species. I’m an advocate for foster children, and anti-bullying and I try to include bits and pieces of that in every story I write.
My hope is that through my writing, people will find help, healing, and great storytelling.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I recently published A Steampunk Christmas Carol, inspired by the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. The fun part was rewriting it entirely, giving it a steampunk twist, and throwing my characters into the mix to make it more my own. It is definitely a retelling of sorts, and will never come close to the real Christmas Carol but it was a lot of fun to write.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, except that I always write better in the late hours of night, or very early hours of the morning.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are many that have influenced me, as I love to read a little of everything. Marisa Meyer comes to mind, Cassandra Clare, Francine Rivers, Aveyard, just so many.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a fun steampunk mystery that I hope to release through Kindle Scout. It’s called Clara’s Diary and its about an unsolved murder that takes place in 1900’s New York.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I love doing local cons and signing books at local bookstores. That is my favorite method, and I am working hard to make this dream happen.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, don’t listen to everyone’s advice because you will make yourself crazy. Stick with your gut, find your two or three people and stick with that. Some advice works, and some doesn’t. You’ll find out all too quickly what works for you and doesn’t. Also, don’t sweat the small stuff, being an author on any level is a ride, so enjoy it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
lol, it has to do with marketing. So if someone has a marketing question.. message me and I’ll tell you what the best advice I ever heard was. 😀 Also, there is an audience for every genre….. remember that and you’ll do okay.
What are you reading now?
I have about eight books I am reading right now, they are all indie authors, and I think my favorite out of them is called Caligation by a Brhi Stokes.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to finish up Clara’s Diary, and then send the fourth book in the Dracosinum series off to the editor, I have a few speaking engagements this year and I am looking forward to them.
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?
Redeeming Love, The Lion, the Witch and the Warddrobe, Cinder, and NLT Bible
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