Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Cape Breton born author, television producer, and filmmaker based in Nova Scotia. “The Forgotten Son” is my debut novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Forgotten Son” was inspired by my grandfather who was a Gaelic singer and storyteller. He had a wealth of stories steeped in the Celtic mythology. I was raised by my grandparents and growing up I loved listening to all the stories he would tell about the water horses, the fairies, the talking animals. I was very much inspired by those stories.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t say I have any unusual writing habits except as with many authors I keep a pen and paper handy at all times for any ideas that may pop into my head. I also write more at night than I do during the day. The quietness of the night helps erase the distractions. “The Forgotten Son” came to me as I was drifting off to sleep one night. Let’s say it was a sleepless night after that.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I like a vast array of authors from Tolkien, Nicholas Sparks, Diana Gabaldon, J.K. Rowling, the Bronte Sisters, Ian McEwan, Lucy Maud Montgomery to name a few.
What are you working on now?
Currently I am working on a coming of age novel set during World War II in Newfoundland. I also have another fantasy novel in the early stages.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
With the launch of “The Forgotten Son”. I have been heavily focused on a social media campaign across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep at it and do not talk yourself out of it. You can do it. Find what method works for you. I find putting pen to paper and writing it all out is what works for me. I only go to my computer once I have the story fully fleshed out on the page first.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself and do not let anyone tell you it can’t be done.
What are you reading now?
Currently I am reading “I Found You” by Lisa Jewell and “Every Breath” by Nicholas Sparks.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Currently I am enjoying the launch of “The Forgotten Son” and continuing to work on my next manuscript.
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?
Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring”
Nicholas Sparks’ “A Walk to Remember”
Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander”
Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Anne of Green Gables”
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best of luck Colette