Interview With Author B. Jane Turnquest
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Bahamian author. I was destine to write, my first school was accidentally a library where I went to work with my grandmother. I have written twenty books (all during the pandemic).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My upcoming book is my first upper middle grade fantasy, ‘Tell Tail.’ I attended a workshop where the Head of our National School’s Librarian relayed that there were no middle grade books for Bahamian student. I wanted to change this.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like writing what I cannot find out there. I love the challenge of championing something new or odd or unthought of and daring. I wrote book in alliterations (The Memoir That Makes You Go Mmm, and though it was turned down by Guinness World Record for being immeasurable, I know there is no other book out there like it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I loved Enid Blyton books as a child. I love how her imagination flows and made the unbelievable appealing.
What are you working on now?
Working on a prequel to Still Above Rubies, my first romance novel. Also about to launch my fantasy middle grade, so I will be learning to market this genre that is new for me.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have used paid advertisement on Amazon. I am still learning to promote and will admit that I am often writing and not promoting.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Ensure that your work looks professional and study the genre of books like the ones you are publishing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write what you love.
What are you reading now?
Chronicles of Naria collection
What’s next for you as a writer?
Producing content to help promote my books and cleaning up my website so readers can reach me directly.
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?
The Bible, dictionary, A Basket of Flowers
Author Websites and Profiles
B. Jane Turnquest Amazon Profile
B. Jane Turnquest’s Social Media Links