Interview With Author Bonnie Stratton
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a young adult-fantasy-romance-writer based in Colorado. Alongside my husband and two sons, I enjoy many hobbies, including graphic design, skiing, camping, and baking with the kids.
I grew up in Long Island, New York, where I spent many years in a Special Ed classroom. Kids were so mean, always calling me stupid or illiterate. And, if it’s said to you enough times, you start to believe it. In my twenties, I got better at hiding my learning disabilities by being outgoing and funny. But adults can be crueler than kids. I once had a boss tell me I can’t get a raise until I learn to spell better, when he knew I had dyslexia.
Today I am a proud dyslexic. With the help of my family, I found the courage to embrace my learning disabilities, letting my imagination run free.
It took me over 13 years to write my first book… But I did it!!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I just published my first book, My Forever Midnight, in the Forever Midnight series.
In 2008, my husband took me to see the movie Twilight. Who knew, after walking out of that theater, my life would dramatically change. I was dying to know what happened next, so the following day, I faced my fear of reading and bought my first book, New Moon. A week later, I was done with the series and wanted to read more. So, I did. Years later, after reading hundreds of fantasy books, I wanted to write my own book. But the fear of being called stupid again kept me from writing. That is, until one day, I was watching the movie Tangled with my oldest, when my mind birthed the world of Dragovin. From there, this storyline grew, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So, with the support of my loving husband and two amazing boys, I found the courage and opened a new file in Word.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not that I know of… But I’ll keep trying to.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Twilight by Stephanie Meyers.
What are you working on now?
Aside from marketing my new novel, My Forever Midnight, and designing all of the book adverts, I’m now editing book 2.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I guess I would have to say Facebook has helped me. But since I’m a newbie, I’m still learning.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up on your dream.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Always accept yourself the way you are.” Which I got from a fortune cookie. I have it taped right next to my laptop.
What are you reading now?
Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish up book 2 so readers can continue their journey with Andie and Lark.
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?
A Discovery of Witches
Lord of the Rings
Sookie Stackhouse – book 4 – Dead to the World.
Once Burned – Night Prince #1
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