Interview With Author Cheryl Waters
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi there I am Cheryl Waters and I live in South West France. I published my first book ‘In My Mother’s Footsteps” in September 2021 and my second novel “When Emma Came to Stay” is due to be published on Amazon on 27th May. It is now available to pre-order through Kindle. I run a busy B&B as well as writing.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first book, “In My Mother’s Footsteps” was inspired by the area where I live in France. I am surrounded by beautiful countryside. I love visting chateau’s and the learning about the history of the area.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really I just like peace and quiet to concentrate!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love the books by Dee MacDonald and I have been a big fan of Kathy Kelly for sometime
What are you working on now?
I have just sent my next novel off to be proof read so I am currently having a breather and concentrating on B&B guests. I plan to start writing again in September.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Instagram has worked well for me. I am new to promoting books so I am spending alot of time researching on the internet which is were I found Awesome Gang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep at it! Keep positive and believe in yourself.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you don’t like something change it and if you can’t change it change the way you think about it!
What are you reading now?
The Oldies Guesthouse by Dee MacDonald
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to move on to book 3 but I also need to spend time promoting my first two books.
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?
Summer at the lake – Erica James
The Island – Victoria Hislop
Wuthering Heights – Emily Bronte
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