Interview With Author Ava Page
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi,
I’m Ava and published my first book THICK AS WATER in July of 2021. My next book (a thriller) will be due out in August of 2022.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book currently out is THICK AS WATER, and it was inspired by how freely we give our information over to the Internet.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write in spurts, with a candle, and in absolute silence. I’m a talkative person, but when I’m writing I need complete quiet – not even music. I always write during the day, never at night.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jodi Picoult. I love how she can take a controversial topic and use fiction to have the reader consider all points of view. We could use more of standing in someone else’s shoes.
What are you working on now?
Finishing up my latest release – coming in August.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Instagram and Facebook sites. But I’m exploring other avenues as well (Goodreads, promotion sites, StoryOrigin, and more).
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just WRITE. Each release you’ll learn something new and can layer in more. But you can’t market anything if you’re always planning to write. Just do it.
Also – save money for an editor – there will be no money better spent!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage – Anais Nin
What are you reading now?
Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker (book club selection)
What’s next for you as a writer?
Releasing my thriller in August, and outlining the next book. Also, learning about the marketing side of things for books – I thought writing a book was difficult, but marketing is a whole new ball game.
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?
This is a terribly hard question!
A book on survival (must include what plants are poisonous, how to make a fire, survive from the elements, and predators, etc.)
Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life (because I would really need to figure out how to meditate properly so I didn’t walk into the ocean and feed myself to the sharks)
The largest notebook I could find the included a writing utensil
Author Websites and Profiles
Ava Page Website
Ava Page Amazon Profile
Ava Page’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Facebook Profile