Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a person that usually keeps to myself. I’m always the quiet observer of the room. Around new people i’m usually awkward. When I get to know you, I slowly crack out of my shell. When i’m faced with the unknown, it could be pretty unsettling for me. I think that’s why I love writing. Its my own world and i’m in control. I just finished my very first book and I can’t wait to start the next one.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The title of the book is My Words. I write about the years of my teen hood to young adult. Its the last ten years of my life in ten chapters. Part of what inspired me to write this was every person I met throughout those years, and the events that occurred with all of them and myself. The other part was simply the emotions I was going through while these events were taken place.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know how unusual this is, but sometimes i’ll have a glass of wine before writing, just to loosen up a bit. I feel it helps smooth out the thoughts unto the paper.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
SE Hintin’s The Outsiders was the first book I really enjoyed as a child, Lois Lowy’s The Giver
What are you working on now?
Ideas for my second book. I can’t wait to sit down late at night with soft relaxing tunes just writing the night away.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m very new to this, so i’m still running around trying to find the best method to get my book out there to the readers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay motivated. Just think of the feeling you’re going to have once its all down. Just think of how much your time and effort will be worth it. If you truly love writing, you will make it your mission to share your world with the readers.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t ever play it safe. Take that leap of faith. Failure is only the first step towards success.
What are you reading now?
The Disaster Artist by Greg Sestero, Tom Bissell
What’s next for you as a writer?
After writing about my life, i’m now ready to write fiction. Creating new people and new ideas is something i’m very excited about.
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?
American Psycho, The Giver, anyone one of George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and Hatchet (as a guide to help get me off the island )
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