Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am SpookyMrsGreen: the Pagan Housewife, and I live in Cheshire, England with my husband, two children and a collection of pets. Having been a lover of words from a very young age, it was inevitable that I should finally write my own stories. I now have six published novels and various short stories available in anthologies and as digital downloads. My genre is paranormal, with elements of Gothic horror and urban fantasy. I have been fascinated by ghosts, vampires, werewolves and witches for almost as long as I could read, so they have to appear within my stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest novel, Eye of the Tiger, is book 4 in the Redcliffe Novels series set in Cornwall, England. The series was born while I was on holiday several years ago, and inspired by the beautiful seaside town Looe. The vampires were already lurking in my mind, but the werewolves came as a surprise!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
What do you consider unusual? No, I think my writing habits are fairly normal, actually.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been largely inspired by the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton, and the NIghtworld vampire series by L.J. Smith. Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles played a part in my creative development also, along with Anne Radcliffe and Bram Stoker.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on Book 5 in the Redcliffe novels series, “Heart of the Vampire,” and preparing to write book 6 (as yet untitled).
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still trying to figure that out! Generally I try to promote my author blog because it is a central website that I can control fairly easily, and it has information about everything I have published, all that I am currently working on, and details for public events that I attend. I am also a member of ASMSG, a network of indie authors who run cross promotions and keep up the social media sharing.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up hope! The journey is long and hard, so do not be fooled by people who say you can turn around big book sales within 2 years. I am sure that it must be possible, but only if you have a business mindset, the money for advertising, and a solid, supportive team of people to help with promotions and sales. Be realistic, be nice to yourself, always consider new opportunities, and don’t be afraid to take risks.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Start a mailing list, and build it! I admit I was a little nervous and reluctant in the beginning, because i had no idea what I was doing. But I joined a programme called Your First 10k Readers, and now I am actively working towards achieving my goals, using the teachings from the team behind the course.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder for my local book club, and I am reading Italian Playboy by Holly J. Gill from my personal TBR list.
What’s next for you as a writer?
My next task is to work on a collection of manuscripts that have been languishing on my hard drive. They are novels set in and around Manchester, England, and feature vampire hunters and vampires in contemporary settings.
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?
Ooh, that’s a tough one! Can’t I just take my Kindle?
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Catherine Green Website
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