Interview With Author Jo Williams
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a new author that comes from a very small town I’m hoping to write my way out of. So, this is my first attempt at doing so.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest (and first) book is called “The Bright Colors of Despair.” It is a compilation of poems inspired by my life, how I view it, and the consequences of my dismal outlook on life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
The most unusual thing that happens while I write is that when I get inspired- I get entire poems in my head as if I’m some kind of printer.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am very influenced by folks like Edgar Allan Poe, and Dante Alighieri.
What are you working on now?
Uhhh-well, I’m kind of trying to see if this first book goes anywhere at all before I start on a new project; as the writing process was kind of a lot.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t know. I have a fresh Twitter and a Fresh Reddit (sort of.) I don’t particularly know what I’m doing.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
While it new myself-I can say that the biggest thing I can say from this fresh experience is that it’s important to set expectations accordingly. If you want your book to be finished in 4 weeks, know that that means it’ll problaby be done in eight to ten.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
That if something is not working. Don’t dwell on it-change it. This helped me a lot while editing. I think when things don’t go as planned it’s really easy to lose sight of the goal in the midst of struggle.
What are you reading now?
Well, nothing. I’ve just been proofing for weeks. Kind of burnt out.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully a series of poetry compilations following this first one. Or maybe even a plot based book.
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?
My own book; I think as I lost my mind from being stranded having my own poetry book could help Me remember myself. As for the other two…a work from each of the author’s I mentioned as my influence. For the same reason.
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