Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in Washington State, I’m 20 years old and currently I have one Self published book out with two more in the series to follow. I am a student, working on my AA for psychology and when I’m not writing, I like to sing and watch tv.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled Live by the Sun, Love by the Moon. I gained inspiration from a quote I use to see a lot. I never knew what it meant, so I wanted to put some meaning into it. I used it and translated it to what I thought it meant.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I do like to write at night though. I think its because of the quite and my mind likes to race with ideas when it’s time for bed.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love shakespeare. His writing influence me a lot. I love the tragedy and the comedy behind his work. also poety in general influences me because of the emotions that they hold in such a small amount of writing.
What are you working on now?
Right now I am working on the second book of my trilogy. Titled Counting Stars. It contiues the story from Live by the Sun, Love by the Moon.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have used a lot of different types of social media and other website to promote my book. I just try to find the best places that I think my target audience are.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice would be, Never give up. It may seem hard or ever impossiable and it might seem like you can’t make it, but if you push through hard enough, you can.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
One of my aunts told me, “You are capable of more. More than you think, more than anyone thinks, so never give up.”
What are you reading now?
I am trying to get though serveal books. Right now it’s The fault in our stars.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Next for me is to just keep growing and learning about my craft and branching out to wider an audience.
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?
Hard question. maybe the lord of the ring collection. Including the hobbit. I have only read the hobbit, but I love the movies so much, and I think they would be able to get me through the loneliness.
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