Interview With Author Barbara L.B. Storey
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been writing, in one way or another most of my life. But only in the last several years have I actually published my work. I have two books: “Finding Our Way,” a steamy new adult romance; and “Need: An Erotic Anthology,” a collection of erotic romance short stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Finding Our Way is my only novel so far, and it was inspired by, among other things, the movie “Notting Hill.” The idea of two people from very different worlds meeting under unusual circumstances and falling in love is very appealing – many people dream of just such a situation happening to them!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really unusual. I’m a bit of a perfectionist, so I have to really force myself to not edit as I go, but just let the words flow. That’s harder to do than it might seem, for me, anyway!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Any writer who can tell a good story, really. Diana Gabaldon would be one example – she’s created such a rich and detailed world. I also love a good mystery, and would love to write a procedural mystery some day. I LOVE Victorian and Gothic mysteries, with a steampunk flavour. And memoirs.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a paranormal romance – a ghost story that spans two different time periods. It’s about one-third done, and I need to finish it! Hopefully soon.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I always start with social media – Facebook and Instagram. But I also rely on sites like Awesome Gang that know how to reach readers and offer authors a great platform to spread the word.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. Don’t be discouraged and compare yourself to other writers. Being an author can be a lonely life, so see if there’s a writers’ group in your area, or even an online group. They’re great for encouragement and feedback.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be fearless. Frida Kahlo
What are you reading now?
I have a few things on the go right now. “Dad Jokes and Pine Cones” by C.J. Banks. “The Doll Factory” by Elizabeth MacNeal. “Between Two Kingdoms” by Suleika Jaouad.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To finish my WIP. To start researching a couple of books ideas – one a historical alternate history, one a mystery.
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 Lord of the Rings, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Author Websites and Profiles
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