Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve technically written 7 books, one of those being a novella, and another one being the first book I ever wrote which wasn’t so great and may never see the light of day. But everyone starts somewhere, right??
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Salvare’s Mountain. I once heard about legends of ancient cultures that could use sound to lift mountains, and I thought that’d be an amazing magic system to put in a story!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unlike most writers, I’m extremely extroverted. I’m rarely inspired when I’m alone. That’s why I almost always have to go to a coffee shop to write. It’s not that unusual to go to a coffee shop, but I do think it’s unusual that it’s almost impossible for me to write when I’m alone. I can cope if I’m in the right setting, like a vacation spot with beautiful scenery like the mountains or something, but 90% of the time I write best when people are around.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
C.S Lewis is probably my favorite author, but my favorite book is The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer. That book was what originally inspired me to write a book when I was about 16. Didn’t actually get around to it until I was 23, but the point is I eventually did get around to it! ;D
However, I will say that when I read The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, it became a pretty close second!
What are you working on now?
Revisiting old books to improve them, as well as the final edits for Salvare’s Mountain.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon promotions have been the most helpful so far!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s easy to get caught up in getting book sales, but what will keep you sane is constantly reminding yourself that you write because you love it. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t write books people want to read, because you should, but that shouldn’t come at the expense of losing your love for telling a great story.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Figure out what journey you want to go on first, then find someone who wants to go there with you.
What are you reading now?
Just finished Scythe by Neal Shusterman, and it was pretty awesome. Probably gonna start on the second book in the series soon.
What’s next for you as a writer?
After Salvare’s Mountain (a stand-alone fantasy), I’m going to start developing a new fantasy series!
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?
Well I’m gonna go with 4 because I can.
Mere Christianity
The House of the Scorpion
The Magician’s Nephew
The Name of the Wind
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