Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Drica Pinotti, a Brazilian-born author, has been taking the literary world by storm with her witty perception of the modern female. With fifteen books published in Brazil and Portugal she is, now, debuting in America with her first romantic comedy, a hilarious New York fairytale titled ‘My Crazy (Sick) Love.’
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My last release is called My Crazy (Sick) Love and it’s my sixteenth book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write late at night. I start when everything around looks quiet.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am big fun of Chick lit books. I read chick lit all the time. My favorites are Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes, Jennifer Weiner, Melissa Hill, Jill Mansell, Emily Giffin, Meg Cabot and Lauren Weisberger.
What are you working on now?
I am working in my next funny women matters story. I am a big fan of chick lit myself. So, I just love to observe girls around me to create my own stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
www.dricapinotti.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Try to be original. Look for details in your day-by-day and describe it in a unique way. Observe people closely, you never know when/where your best character will show up for you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be persistent. It was very helpful when I had hard time writing.
What are you reading now?
Sophie Kinsella last book, I Owe You One.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a dream to write a script. Make a movie will be the next.
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?
OMG! It is a hard question… I have more than 3k books in my personal collection, It will be impossible choose only 3 or 4.
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