Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
We are a twin author team. We’ve been inseparable since birth. Making use of this built-in connection, we’ve been working and writing together most of our lives. Ashli has the creative mind while Trisha is logic and psychology. We’ve completed four books, Athena and a trilogy soon to be released, with many, many more to come.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Athena Goddess of Heroes and the eight book Olympus Earthed Series were inspired by our Greek mythology classes in college. We asked ourselves one important questions and the world of Olympus Earthed was born; what would the Greek gods be like today?
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Is it considered unusual to write in an assembly line? Ashli writes the first draft, no outline necessary. Trisha goes next and fills in any blanks. Then Ashli reads it again and changes a bunch of stuff back that Trisha changed. They argue and find the perfect balance in the end. Edit and the book is complete.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
We love the classics like the Iliad by Homer and Pride and Prejudiced by Jane Austen. Ashli adores Shakespeare, but Trisha has no idea why. But it’s really the authors of Fantasy that have ignited this passion and influenced our writing style. From J.R.R. Tolkien to J.K. Rowling to Marissa Meyer, the worlds that fantasy authors create are designed to spark imagination and ignite a belief in magic. We took what they offered and learned to offer it as well.
What are you working on now?
Currently, we are working on a rewrite. What’s old is becoming new again. The first book Ashli ever completed is the first in the Silver’s Bane trilogy. Because it was written ten years ago, it is a bit outdated. We are modernizing it and infusing it with a decade of developed skill. This full series will be available soon!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
We are active on Facebook and Instagram with Twitter coming in at third place. We can also be found on our website.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write a lot. And no matter what, keep writing. Do this and you will find yourself as well as your writing style. But overall, never stop fighting for your dreams. Never give up, never back down. For it is those that push past their failures and setbacks who truly succeed.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Someone once asked us: what do you want now vs. what do you want most? Writing is a career path where hours of work comes before a single sale. It takes sacrifice, commitment, and a lot of time. This advice keeps us moving forward every day.
What are you reading now?
Nothing. We don’t have time to read during this particular phase in life. Unless you count Athena being read for the thousandths time. Starting a new career takes many hours. We are working twelve-hour days right now. However, we can tell you what is on our list of future must read. Burning World by Issac Marion is top on Ashli’s list and Trisha is neck deep in academic psychological studies.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The three books in the Silver’s Bane Trilogy. Then on to Dionysus: God of Wine. Followed by the first book in a new urban fantasy series. And there is a Silver’s Bane prequel in there somewhere too. Along with the next 6 books in the Olympus Earthed Series, a spin-off series and several novellas along the way. We are truly just getting started!
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?
Harry Potter, Surviving Being Stranded on a Desert Island for Dummies, and How to Build a Raft.
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