Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Gina Dickerson. I live by the Kent coast in the UK with my family and bouncy Siberian husky. I’m the author of the Mortiswood Tales series (dark fantasy romance), Always Golden (dark fairy tale), The Pennington Christmas Curse (a magical fairy tale), Unveiling Lies (romantic suspense), Underleaf (a collection of twisted short stories), and Twisted Thoughts (poetry).
I am one of the founders of Authors Reach – a co-operative between myself and four other authors. I also design book covers and graphics under RoseWolf Design.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest release is called ‘Always Golden’ It is a dark fairy tale inspired by the French fairy tale ‘The Story of Pretty Goldilocks’. It’s an adventure story as well as a magical romance.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I drink a lot of green tea while writing at my desk, pot after pot!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I think there are far too many to list! Having been an avid consumer of stories since I was very young there are hundreds of books I have read and enjoyed.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the third book in the Mortiswood Tales series. As of yet I have not settled on a title for it! The Mortiswood Tales series is a fantasy romance adventure tale, with hints of Norse mythology and lots of magic.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am part of Authors Reach which is a co-operative between authors Sarah England, Richard Hardie, Catriona King, Shani Struthers and myself, formed with the aim of bringing a varied collection of our books directly to readers.
I’m on all the usual social media sites as well – Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and have my own website.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up and be prepared for a lot of hard work! I’m not very good at advice! Also, be yourself.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up.
What are you reading now?
I’m not currently reading anything as I’m immersed in the world of Mortiswood!
What’s next for you as a writer?
After the third Mortiswood book is unleashed, I’ll be carrying on with the series as I am really enjoying writing it.
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 have to choose my three favourite books of all time:
Jane Eyre by Charlotte, which is one of my all time favourites. I first discovered it when I was about fourteen and have been in love with it ever since.
The Eternal by Mark Chadbourn. Again, another book I first read as a teenager. Grabs me every time I read it.
Bless The Child by Cathy Cash Spellman. A dark, occult, horror-thriller tale. Scary and brilliant. (And streaks ahead of the film adaptation).
Plus a blank book so I can write my own! (I can take a pen as well, right?!)
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