Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Bailey. I’m from Atlanta but I currently live in Detroit. I was born in ’93. I have a puppy and a hedgehog. I love coffee, cupcakes, screamo music, and movies with Leonardo DiCaprio or River P
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest (and only) book out now is called The Extent of Logic, and it’s a contemporary romance. It was inspired by a dream I had -I think- which turned out to be chapter 5, then I built a bigger story around it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I listen to music with lyrics while I write. Apparently that’s a no no, because you get caught up in the voice of the song when you should be developing your own voice in your writing instead. I think it helps me get into character and gives the entire novel the same feel, and it’s really not that hard to tune out.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
When I was a kid I LOVED anything by Vivian Vande Velde and Neal Shusterman. JK Rowling and Darren Shan were big ones too.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m in the middle of writing my second novel, which is a historical coming of age story with a little bit of romance. I’m about 60 pages in, so I still have a bit to go on that one. I’m also thinking of a new story concept that’s going to be a series, but that’s still in the planning stage.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Well, I’m still new myself, so I don’t know if I’m qualified to be giving out advice… But from what I’ve gathered so far, I’d say this. When you’re writing, don’t think anyone will read it. When you’re editing, pick apart ANYTHING that someone would criticize (or that you’d criticize in someone else’s work). Don’t be lazy or cut corners, it’ll show. Writers have to be their own #1 cheerleader, their own worst critic, and somehow NOT develop split-personality disorder. Good luck, kids.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
There’s an audience that will like/appreciate any book, you just have to find them. If you’re getting rejected/ negative feedback, you’re just not appealing to the right people.
What are you reading now?
I’m rereading Catcher in the Rye. I LOVE Holden’s stream-of-conscious.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m doing more promos, trying to build more of an audience, that sort of thing. I’m also trying to finish my second novel ASAP and get started on the series after that so I can have more books available to add a little diversity to appeal to more readers.
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?
OMG…. There’s too many to choose from… It’s an impossible decision… But F Scott Fitzgerald would probably make an appearance.
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