Interview With Author Brindi Quinn
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a fangirling fantasy author from Minnesota specializing in world-building and romance. Since 2011, I’ve released 18 young adult and new adult novels beginning with my debut epic fantasy series, Heart of Farellah. My works often blur the lines between paranormal romance, science fiction, and fantasy, and I like to think my ingredients for a good read are sparkle, spice, and SWOON. Currently, I’m published through Never & Ever Publishing and Midnight Tide Publishing.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Come True: A Bomb-Ass Genie Romance is the romantic, fantastic second-coming-of-age story of two flawed twenty-somethings from different realms battling their inner demons, and each other, one wish at a time. I wrote this book as a reflection of a personal experience I went through that tarnished my image and made me question my identity. I hope readers who have gone through something similar will find comfort in Dolly’s journey and acceptance of herself and all her flaws. We’re only human.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My habits are pretty typical to those of other writers, I suspect. Ambiance is everything. Tea, music, romantic lighting. I do wake up constantly in the middle of the night to frantically write down ideas that hit me before they’re lost forever.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My biggest writing influence is the storytelling found in video games, specifically those of big, sweeping JRPGs. Some of them have incredible world-building and character development, and I’ve absorbed their strategies over the years. In terms of identity, I’m as big a gamer as I am a writer.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently deep into Granted: A Bomb-Ass Genie Sequel, which is the second book in my Come True (genie romance) series. I think (hope, pray) fans are really going to love it!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I spend most of my social media time on Instagram and have connected with more readers and other authors through that platform than any other.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Learn how to handle critical feedback and negative reviews. I used to get totally bent out of shape when receiving less than sparkly reviews, but I’ve learned to ignore the sting and use them to better myself. We all think and perceive differently, and taking in the opinions of others has helped me learn to diversify my writing and think objectively during the editing stages.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Don’t be an asshole.” Simple yet effective. I try to treat other authors, my readers, friends, and family with genuine interest and care. I try to authentically care about people, be excited for people, and advocate for people. I wasn’t always this way, but a heart feels so much warmer when it’s beating for the sake of others.
What are you reading now?
I don’t think I can disclose the title, but I’m beta reading for another author at my publisher, Midnight Tide Publishing. We frequently swap books for early feedback, and it’s great, as it allows me to read books not typically within my preferred genre, and it allows us all to get diverse feedback before ever getting our books into the hands of our reader base.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve got my first audiobook coming out this summer (2022), for which I’m beyond excited. I’m also going to continue ticking away at my WIP, and I have about a hundred other stories swirling around in my head waiting to be put onto paper. I’m always ready and looking for new opportunities and collaborations, so here’s to a great end to an already great 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?
The first would be Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, as it’s my all-time favorite book. The others would have to be something practical, like “How to Survive on a Deserted Island,” or something along those lines. Not very exciting, but I’d need pointers.
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