Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a mom of four and I live on an Arizona homestead with my husband. I am currently working on my third novel. I have a pair of time travel novels out right now called The Luxury of Time Travel and its prequel The Origins of Time Travel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent book is called The Origins of Time Travel. It is the prequel to my first novel. Both books explore the relationship between psychic ability and the power to time travel using consciousness as the “vehicle.” My stories are chock full of complicated relationships, the power of choice and the infinite, boundless capabilities of the mind.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can’t write at a desk. I do better working on the couch with my kids screaming all around me than I do in peace and quiet.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have actually been working in publishing for nearly ten years so I have watched authors of all kinds go from “aspiring” to published and in some cases, mega successes. Some of my favorite authors that I haven’t worked with though include Blake Crouch, Charlie Jane Anders, Margaret Atwood and V.E. Schwab.
What are you working on now?
I am pivoting away from time travel (for the moment) and currently writing dystopian novel set in the relatively near future. The cast of characters centers around a set of siblings. Though this is a very different kind of story than my last two, elements of consciousness and controlling the human mind are still there… because I can’t help myself.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Instagram for a good amount of my promotions. I’m still trying to find a good rhythm for “getting my books out there.” I do quite a bit of blogging and have freebies on my website for both writers and readers at christellelujan.com so my own platform is my main hub.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
No one else’s process is going to look like yours. There are an infinite number of ways to write a book. Do what feels good for you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Don’t expect it all to work on book one.” While most of us grind to make our first book “perfect” it’s easy to overlook the fact that if you plan to make a career, book one is only the beginning. So do your best, but don’t stress. You have many more books to write.
What are you reading now?
Dune by Frank Herbert… I’m loving it so much more than I expected to.
What’s next for you as a writer?
While I continue to work on producing fiction, I actually just finished out mapping out a course to help writers hit their word count goals (without a daily, rigid writing routine). I explore how breaking free from the traditional advice was my ticket to publication and how others can harness their own magic to do the same.
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?
All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai because it makes me laugh.
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch because I just love it.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue because it makes me cry.
Author Websites and Profiles
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