Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Gabrielle Genhart, and I’m an eighteen-year-old, self-published author. I have written three books, the first two of which are part of a series. These two books are a part of The Forbidden Saga, which will eventually consist of four books. The first two are Beyond Mortality and Everlasting.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Purple Lips, which is a poetry compilation separated into five categories that have to do with mental illness. I derived inspiration from my life and the lives of my close friends, including our experiences with the mental health world. I feel the need to share my experiences so as to help strengthen understanding for everyone struggling and their support system.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to rewrite my novels over and over again, sometimes even changing the tense of them. Most of the time, I also watch TV while I’m writing, which I know most people find distracting. I generally write slowly but consistently, although if I don’t write a poem in one sitting, I never finish it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am incredibly inspired by Cassandra Clare and Amanda Lovelace. The book Two Girls Staring at the Ceiling is one of my favorite works, and it inspires my poetry greatly.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on a new series about the zodiac signs.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Instagram is where I do most of my promotion.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for new authors is to know the story you’re telling on an emotional level and to go with it, disregarding page numbers and word counts.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have ever heard is cliche but true: Never give up.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading poetry books by Amanda Lovelace and Rupi Kaur. I also just finished The Selection Series by Kiera Cass.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am going to continue to write poetry and my new 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?
I would bring Clockwork Princess, City of Heavenly Fire, and City of Glass by Cassandra Clare.
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