Interview With Author Ann Watkins
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Ann and I live with my husband, 3 children, cat, dog and ten chickens in the Western United States. It is a 5 mile drive to the nearest grocery store and we love it! My office overlooks the valley with large windows. This is my first published book and I am very proud of it!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
This book is titled, Quit Being so Gosh Darn Nice. I had read an article about the differences between being nice and kind and it struck a chord with me. I went into a deep dive of research about the subject and learned so many interesting things about myself. It started out as an article but quickly turned into a book. It took me two years to write becuase I would write and then have experiences that led me to dive deeper and learn new things. The original title was going to be, Quit Being so Damn Nice! but I changed it as a kind of tongue-in-cheek irony.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love the classics but for a while, I have loved reading non-fiction as well. I go through phases and dove into C.S. Lewis for a while but also love James Patterson. I am quite eclectic and love a good book and don’t stick to one particular author.
What are you working on now?
We are working on publishing my daughter’s picture book. She is 10 and wrote it when she was 9. It is sure to be a best seller once we finish. I think she will outsell me by a long shot! I would like to work on some children’s book as well as that was my original goal.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still a newbie! I hope to find out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just start. Just take action and go through the process. Don’t be in a hurry, just take it one step at a time.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stick to your task till it sticks to you,
Beginners are many but enders are few.
What are you reading now?
The Last Bookshop in London
What’s next for you as a writer?
Starting my next book.
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?
Count of Monte Cristo
Shakespeare Anthology
blank notebook
I’m not a fan of favorite questions because the choices overwhelm me!
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