Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hiya, I’m Dominique Goodall, the soon to be debut-author of Runed Legacy. I’m from the UK, and I’ve always loved the magical systems which different authors have written about… and a few years ago, I decided to create my own, using the UK as the basis for where Runed Legacy would be set. Starting in Wales, I used Welsh inspiration for the shape of magic that my main character, Gwyn, and others use. I also delved into Welsh cryptozoology for different creatures for them to have as familiars, moving into different creatures from the countries represented. I enjoyed reading, in a morbid way, about the Salem Witch Trials, and I wanted to bring them here to the UK, in a different style… working on a dark fantasy feel, along with as much historical accuracy as possible.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Runed Legacy was inspired by the idea of a Gwyllgi – a creature not unlike the Grim in Harry Potter, but based in Welsh mythology. I came up with the idea of people, or magic-users, wearing their familiars in ink-form in a world where magic was illegal… and then it spiralled from there.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I listen to music super-loud when I write, and I’ll pour everything of me into my books, often writing my first draft in just 5-10 days. I then go back after a week break, and start reading through, finding the plot-holes, changing names, fixing spelling and even adding filler or details where my breakneck speed has failed me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve been influenced a lot by Sarah J. Maas and David Clement-Davies – they’ve taught me that fantasy worlds can be otherworldly, or they can dwell, nestled inside our own, with any kind of clarity.
What are you working on now?
Red – I’m currently working on a dark-fantasy version of Red Riding Hood, inspired by my love of the fairytale. It’s almost finished, and acts as more of a continuation to the story – if it had halted earlier, anyway! There are some romance sub-sub-plots, but mainly it’s a story that, despite the dark fantasy element, refers to powerful women, friends, family and the bonds you form within your community.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook will always be my website of choice, because it offers unlimited interactions with authors and readers, for anyone able to access it.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you want to write. Don’t write for a trend, as it’ll be over before you know it. Enjoy writing, love what you do – and remember… read as much as you can, in and out of your genre!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Break out of your comfort zone, and try different genres. You’ll never know what you are good at!
What are you reading now?
I’m not, I’m actually prepping for a book release instead!
What’s next for you as a writer?
2019 is going to be a year of writing, publishing – and my first ever book signing!
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?
Hmmm…. Lord of the Rings (The trilogy, as you can buy them in one book!), The Sight… IT and probably A Court of Thorns and Roses – they’re all books I reread.
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