Interview With Author Cathy J Dubie
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
After several years working as a technical writer for the government, I was able to quit and devote my time to writing the stories in my head and in my heart. And there are a lot of them! I’ve had 2 historical romance novels published, as well as short stories and poems. I like reading different genres, and that’s reflected in my output as well.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Summer and 16 is the title. It’s loosely based on my own 16th summer, which I spent at a lovely lake. I’ve had different versions over the years, but finally nailed it down.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I need to have a clean desk when I write. Clutter is definitely not allowed!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Can’t pin it down as I’d have to say all the authors of the books I’ve read have influenced me in some way.
What are you working on now?
Another young adult novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Something I have yet to discover.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Get that first draft done, then get out the scissors. Having it critiqued can help, too.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t just write to popular trends. Your heart and soul must be in it.
What are you reading now?
A thriller, Predator by Wilbur Smith.
What’s next for you as a writer?
at some point I want to finish a mystery series I began writing a few years ago.
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 difficult question. Something practical about edible plants or how to survive, the complete works of Shakespeare in one big tome – that should take a few years. also the complete Sherlock Holmes.
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