Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my debut book! I have been studying writing in Australia for a couple of years now. I am originally from New Zealand, but find myself in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, of all places at the moment. Don’t think I’ve ever been so excited as when I published Fantasy of Frost. It has certainly been a learning experience.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Fantasy of Frost (The Tainted Accords; Book One). I woke up from an awesome dream and this is the result. A coming of age fantasy fiction.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I laugh out loud. I like to think it’s at my characters jokes, but really they’re my own. It’s a bit sad.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many. JK Rowling (of course), John Marsden, Scarlett Dawn just to name a few.
What are you working on now?
Book Two of The Tainted Accords, due for release June 2015.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use facebook a lot, just because its a tool I understand. I am also on google+, goodreads and as many book promotion sites as I can find (awesomegangs included). There is my website as well www.kellystclare.com where there is an option to sign up to my newsletter…..I think that’s everything.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m a newbie myself BUT the main thing I found helpful was to just get the first draft down. Don’t’ worry if it makes sense, if the facts add up or the writing is good. That is for later drafts. Just do it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing
What are you reading now?
I am reading…..wait while I check…Dreamfever by Karen Moning. It’s the fourth in its series. I’m addicted.
What’s next for you as a writer?
2015 is going to be an exciting year, I’ve decided. I want to bring out 2 more books in my Tainted Accords series. There is also another story pestering me at the moment, so I will be starting this later in the year. EXCITE!
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?
….am I allowed to take my kindle and a charger instead? Uhm….I would take the last Harry Potter, Pride and prejudice, King Cave by Scarlett Dawn and my own, Fantasy of Frost.
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