Interview With Author April Tompkins
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in western North Dakota (still miss it), but I now live in a suburb of Minneapolis with my husband and my fat cat Sasha. My husband and I recorded music for about 15 years, during which time I learned how to be a pretty good songwriter (and a so-so singer). We do have our music on Spotify, though.
I’ve published eleven novels and novellas to date.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Running From Herself started out as a novella, but I discovered there was so much more to tell about Leah’s life that I expanded it into a full-length novel. Leah toiled as a local band singer for almost a decade, but never realized her dream of being discovered. Once she had enough, he quit the band and took to the road, landing in a tiny Wyoming town, where she decided to stay. But her heart got broken and around that time a music executive stopped into the club where she worked, heard her singing with her new band, and offered her a record deal. That’s when her life really turned upside down.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can’t write in complete silence, so I’ll put on some music or even a radio talk show, but I don’t remember a single thing I hear. It’s simply background noise to keep me company.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Every single author I’ve read has influenced me in some way, but it’s really difficult to emulate the great ones!
What are you working on now?
Once I complete a novel, I take some time to simply breathe. That’s where I am right now. I have to be ready to let go of the last story before I’m ready to start a new one.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing! I was terrible when I first started (but I thought I was great). Just the repetition of writing makes one naturally better. Read articles on the various aspects of writing, especially if you are struggling with conquering one of them. Join a writer’s forum for advice and for other writers’ perspectives.
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