Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hey there, I’m Erynn, author of Spirit of the Dragon and the upcoming The Dragon’s Eye, which are both a part of the Yokai Calling series. I love history and anthropology and pass most of my time typing away at my next book, or with my nose stuffed in one! You’ll usually find me in my office with a cup of tea (one flavour from my obsessive collection) and surrounded by my Squishmallow army.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My upcoming book (June 30th, 2020) is titled The Dragon’s Eye. It follows the events after those in The Dragon’s Eye, all of which takes place in an epic fantasy world inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. This book follows the same track of inspiration as the first book in the series: I originally set out to write a different series but became fixated on a different set of details, so I ended up writing these books instead. I’ll revisit my other ideas next year, I hope. 🙂
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not unusual, perhaps, but I find that I’m a bit of a night owl when it comes to writing… I’m the most productive, perhaps, during the day, but I find that a lot my best stuff comes out during the late hours of the night or in the early am’s.
What are you working on now?
I’m wrapping up some minor edits to the final version of The Dragon’s Eye, and then I’ll be moving on to book 3 in the series. I’m planning to finish the series entirely by the end of fall!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s cliche, but never give up. Success (in whatever form you value) often comes to those who are relentless.
What are you reading now?
Currently reading The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin with my book club! We’ve only just started, but it’s a fantastic book so far.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The sky’s the limit, really. After I finish my current series I’ll move on to the next, which I plan to take place five years after the end of my current work in progress. Between then and now, who knows? I have lots of ideas and plans that need attention. 🙂
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