Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Bailey Quinn is my nom de plume for my crime and romance books. I write YA fiction as Carlyle Labuschagne from beautiful South Africa. Infallible is the first book under this name witched launched at a book signing event in USA Nashville at Utopia con. There after I took my books and did a signing gig in Paris. Bailey Quinn has only written one book so far.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Infallible was inspired by my two visits to New York city after taking my books on signing gig in the USA. The city was everything, everyone had ever said it would be. What stuck with me the most is the gorgeous architecture and interesting history. I knew I had to write about my connection to the city and so took to a binge of the popular crime series Castle. And the story of Scarlet Anna Martins, a South African detective working for the NYPD was born.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When an idea or dialog strikes, and that can happen at any time.. I grab whatever is nearest and start writing. I have written pages of words on receipts before. Sometimes even using eyeliner on the back of a pamphlet before while in the bank line.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Now that is not a fair question to ask. I learn and am influenced by most things I read. But recently it would have to be Alex Kava for crime books.
What are you working on now?
As Bailey Quinn a darker science fiction twist into crime entailing the dealings with black market organ trafficking.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BaileyQuinnBooks/
My instargram account: https://www.instagram.com/baileyquinn/?hl=en
My website: http://baileyquinn.weebly.com/
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, and do it everyday if you can.
Keep reading the types of books or the kinds of authors you admire.
Never give up. Write for yourself – never write to impress.
Get out of your comfort zone!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be patient, think long and hard about a story, your characters and what motivates them.
What are you reading now?
I am reading Curse of Kings by Alex Barclay
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve taken a year or two gap from traveling and book tours to concentrate on my kids, family and most importantly to write. I find reinvention for me is a good way to go. I can never stop improving or wanting to improve on my craft and finding taking time from social events will help me get back re connect with a deeper side of my writing.
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?
I would take the three books from Cassandra Clare’s Clockwork trilogy.
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