Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Joanna White, a Christian author. I’ve written well over 50 novels and in so far 2019, I managed to write a million words. I have two novels published with Christian publisher Ambassador International, and two short stories with more coming. This December, my short Nutcracker retelling will be published with Divination Publishing in an anthology. I recently self-published Dark Magi and in 2020, have two more books coming out and another anthology. I’m passionate about writing and want to write clean books people can delve into and enjoy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Dark Magi came out November 19th. It started off as a writing competition in which I was the host. The writers got together, made characters in a world I created (which was inspired by a darker version of the Hunger Games) and eventually writers were judged and eliminated until there was only one left. As the judge and host, I wrote scenes from the villain’s perspective and these eventually were put together, edited, expanded upon until they became Dark Magi.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Probably not any more than usual other than the fact that I write a lot and I do so very quickly. I’ve finished a 200 page novel in 24 hours and finished a 50,000 novel in a week. I have to have peace and quiet and be completely alone when I’m writing. If someone else is in the room, typically, no inspiration will come.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible has been my biggest influence but in terms of earthly authors, Cassandra Clare mostly inspired me to delve more into the fantasy genre.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I just finished writing The Nutcracker’s Curse, a short story for a Christmas Fairy Tail anthology coming out in December. I’m actually taking a break from writing for now because next year in 2020, I want to hit a million words again this time with just novels. (In 2019, I did it with novels, short stories, an articles I wrote online). I outlined 20 stories over the last month and will be writing 4,000 words a day. At least, that’s the goal.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Story Origin has recently become my best friend. They have a lot of promos and newsletter builders and I find it so helpful ever since Facebook’s policy made their algorithms harder for authors like me to be seen.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you believe writing is your passion and it’s something you want to do, then don’t give up. Keep at it. You will struggle and it will be hard and you’ll have a lot of rejections and bad reviews along the way, but it’s worth it. Also, make a habit of writing at least once every day. It will help you accomplish so much if you do.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To never give up and to trust in God. He knows what He’s doing and He has a plan and it’s always for the best – better than anything we can think or imagine.
What are you reading now?
I actually don’t do much reading but I am reading a book called Ten Ways To Sell More Books. It was a free download I found while researching on how to promote my latest release.
What’s next for you as a writer?
In May 2020, I’ll be self-publishing The Last Pendragon and later on that summer, The Crystal Heist. I’m excited for both of them as I’m waiting to work on my next biggest release from Ambassador International – Book Three of the Valiant Series, called Samurai. During this time, I’ll also be trying to meet my goal of writing 20 books in 2020 and hit a million words with those.
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 Bible. My good author friend, Ariel Paiement’s books because they’re fantastic. And honestly, this may sound odd, but since I write the books I want to read, I just need a laptop so I can write. Or a pen and paper, though I prefer typing my stories. Then, I could just write whatever I want.
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