Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Isabel Saenz is a recent college graduate from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. During her undergraduate career, she participated in numerous extracurricular activities including
involvement in a women’s social club. Her far-reaching imagination allowed her to take up writing as a means of releasing negative energy and stress relief. She finds inspiration in the
most unlikely of places. Death of a Socialite was inspired by a bad break-up, in which she chose to capitalize on to release the lingering last impressions of the failed relationship. While
Death of a Socialite is her first novel, she has also penned numerous stories under the Fiction Press pseudonym of LuckyLady’10. Currently, she manages a blog entitled Grad Angst, which is aimed to provide a forum for recent college graduates to adjust to post-graduate life. She is now a graduate student with a focus of International Relations at St. Mary’s University in SanAntonio, Texas.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first and most recent book is entitled Death of a Socialite. It was inspired by my time in college and interactions with people. I am fascinated by human psyche even though I do not consider myself a people person. I like to really explore why people make certain decisions over others and how they treat other people.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I just sit and write with my headphone blaring whatever music I am in the mood for. I do have playlists for each project that I am working on. I like to mix up these playlists to generate more thoughts for projects.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
J.K. Rowling of course! I love the way her characters are all connected to one another. She really does a good job of exploring through her characters. I am also a Stephen King fan. I’m currently reading Dr. Sleep.
What are you working on now?
I am working on another psychological thriller about a wealthy college student who lures in an unsuspecting freshman girl to help with her murderous plots. It’s currently in the works while I am on break from graduate school.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still creating my marketing plan since this is my first time promoting a book. I’m exploring all my options. If any one has any suggestions, let me know.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep trying and love your work. If you’re not fully behind the project, you can’t love it and will constantly fill your head with doubts.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What are you reading now?
Dr. Sleep by Stephen King. Next up is The Cuckoo’s Caling. Then it will be back to academic texts for school.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Not sure yet, hoping to put out my next project in the Summer or Fall of 2014.
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?
The Shining by Stephen King (even though it will scare me being alone on the island), The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling, and of course, my own book. (But will probably write more given the time that I will have).
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