Interview With Author Carla Coles
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Carla Coles, I am an author, artist and entrepreneur. I have written 5 books.
I am a member of Stratford’s Art in the Park and I am one of the owners of The little Prince.. we are recognized by Guinness as the world’s smallest cinema.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
In to the Rhubarb. It’s an expression for heading into trouble. And the last couple of years I was walloped with a separation,
A sudden move .. business troubles and a pandemic.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I journal and from that I pull out and polish the good bits that become something more. I am very particular about writing spaces. And tend to stick to the same ones . My work talks about the seat in the window of my favourite cafe and how I love its social adjacentness.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Neil Gaiman, Bill Bryson, Douglas Adams,
Charles Bukowski, Amanda Palmer, Judy Blume, Janet Evanovich,
What are you working on now?
Another book and finishing off a children’s book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Storey Line Press and Facebook
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep it up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t be afraid to suck at something new it’s how you get better at it.
– Jake the dog from Adventure Time
What are you reading now?
The Little Prince
What’s next for you as a writer?
More writing, and perhaps more coffee.
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?
Bukowski
Journals and sketch books
And probably one on how to survive on a deserted island
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