Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I love photography, small towns, and travel. These passions inspired my debut novel, The Lost Moments.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel is The Lost Moments. It’s inspired by an idea I had one day while waiting in a car. Boredom does wonders for writers.
I was working on a series of books for children at the time, but this idea just wouldn’t go away. I finally committed to writing it. I hadn’t planned on a series, but I’m in love with my characters now. I can’t wait for their next chapter.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I do prefer to have music playing while I write. More often than not it’s ’70s soft rock or ’80s tunes. I suppose that might be a little unusual.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I really love Jane Austen, Mitch Albom, Stephen King, Nicholas Sparks, Sophie Kinsella, Jen Lancaster, and Helen Fielding.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on two sequels to The Lost Moments. I don’t want to give too much away (spoilers), but one takes a deeper look at some events in a character’s ancestry . The other book follows a character off to college. Both will be suspense novels.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I love Twitter. It’s the best place to keep up with me. You can find me there @blakelybuckles.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. I’ve always been a late bloomer, and staying true to that nature, I am publishing this book while I’m in my 40s. This is just the beginning of my career as an author, and I have no regrets about pursuing my dream now. It is never too late.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Follow your instincts.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m reading DIY MFA. As for fiction, I just watched Holes again today. My niece first told me about that movie and book when she was a young girl. It’s next on my reading list now.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Right now I’m focused on building my author platform. I will obviously also be spending a majority of time of the two sequels, and I hope to release the first within the year.
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?
Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Pride and Prejudice, and Jaws.
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