Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Brian Terenna grew up in Doylestown, PA. He is a fantasy, science Fiction, multicultural romance, and paranormal romance writer. His first fantasy novel is, “Talent Storm,” a dystopian post apocalyptic fantasy. His second novel is “Kissing the Intern: A Multicultural Romance.”
He runs a book review blog called, “Revolting Road” (The original name to “Talent Storm”, and a Youtube meditation site called, “The Calm Life.”
He is an avid chess player, a vegetable gardener, and he meditates regularly.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Kissing the Intern: A Multicultural Romance” is my latest novel. It can also be considered a Light Romantic Comedy or a Sweet Romance. I was inspired to write this novel because of my romantic connection with my fiance and co-author Julia Perez.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have a few hours a day when I’m the most focused to write. I typically plan out a scene, audio record it, and then transcribe and fix it up.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My three favorite series are the “Red Rising Trilogy,” “The King Killer Chronical,” and “The Stormlight Archive.” All three are super imaginative fantasy novel series with superb main characters. I strongly recommend these series to anyone who likes fantasy. You won’t be disappointed.
What are you working on now?
I’m going to start Young Adult Apocalyptic Science Fiction trilogy. I have a ton of notes and am excited to start plotting. I’m probably going to write in first person and possibly in the present tense. The main character will be a sixteen-year-old, Dominican girl, computer hacker/gamer, who finds out that things can be even worse than her foster home experiences. I’m extremely excited to get started on this project.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find that the KDP select free promotion period is helpful.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I strongly advise learning everything you can about writing and the process before starting to write a novel. It’s important to know how to create realistic characters, how to create a plot, and how to write a descriptive well-written novel. Never stop learning and relearning about the writing process. Never.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Edit, edit edit!
What are you reading now?
I’m reading the second book in the King Killer Chronicle, The Wise Man’s Fear.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I”ll finish planning and complete my young adult Apocalyptic Science Fiction trilogy.
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’d take the Red Rising Trilogy if I’m supposed to take fiction books. Otherwise, I’d take four non fiction books on how to survive on a desert island.
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