Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi!
My name is Laikyn and I write contemporary fiction. Most of the time under the sub-genre of romance and new adult. However, I have recently branched out to romantic suspense and noir crime romance. I have written about 18 books, three series, and one stand-alone.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Tortured Truth, it is about an Indigenous woman who was abducted and sold into sex trafficking. It was inspired by the reality of the dark side of the world, I think many times we ignore. There are countless women, children, and men suffering from these types of violent instances.
The book delivers redemption and has a vigilante ending.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, to be blunt.
I have for the past three years worked close to 45-50 hours a week and the only time I would be able to write was from 7 at night to midnight or 1 a.m. So, I can write quickly and effectively in a short amount of time. If given enough free time, in one day I can get anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 words. Last year I published 10 books within a calendar year.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Scribbler of Dreams, Mary E. Pearson.
Mind Reader Series, Lori Brighton
Jay Mclean
A.L. Jackson
L.J. Shen
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the next few books in my Femme Fatale series. Where women are the bad guys, the crime bosses, the person in power. Right now the strategy is panned out to be, 12 books or more series, with each character having their own stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook author groups are a huge help, gathering insight from other authors.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The first word that comes to mind is Suffer. Not self-inflicted by any means. But really go out into the world with an open mind and heart, get experience, gain heartbreak and healing. Don’t shy away from the scary stuff. Embrace and feel.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When I was a little girl I wrote a letter to Jerry Spinelli, and he wrote back on a small piece of paper, he said, “Write about what you know.” I believe that is the greatest advice, your words come off more authentic and can connect to readers.
What are you reading now?
Women who run with Wolves.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am going to continue to grow and add more books to my backlist and make a profitable career out of author skills.
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?
A Woman’s Worth, Marianne Williamson
A Writer’s Spirit, Lynn Andrews
Think Differently, Live Differently, Bob Hamp
A new earth and third wave of volunteers, Dolores Cannon
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