Interview With Author Laura Cosby
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, my name is Laura, I have just published my first book with Blossom Spring Publishing on the 18th of September 2024.
I am originally from Milton Keynes and now live in Derbyshire with my husband, Carl. We enjoy walking our two Golden Retrievers, Bailey and Daisy, working in the garden and being in nature.
I have a positive outlook on life in general and a passion for singing. I sing with my fellow choir members in my local Buxton Community Choir in rehearsals and concerts. I’m a soprano.
I also have a deep interest in the paranormal, such as Bigfoot, UFOs, ghosts, and the power of positive energy and thought patterns — or anything else strange and hard to answer!
I have diplomas in The Law of Attraction and Parapsychology, and Reiki healing level 2, and I work in the comfort of my own home as a freelance book cover designer.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first book is a fantasy novel called, ‘The Arc’. Although one might think the title is a misspelling, it really isn’t. But it is a play on words.
I am intrigued by the unexplained, which has led me to delve deeper into the wonders of our universe and the paranormal. But my book was influenced by the plight of our awe-inspiring planet Earth. Which to me, is a living being in itself; a planet of utmost beauty, yet this world is being ruined by negativity. I felt compelled to tell a tale that explores a harmony between humanity, positivity and the environment, in a different way.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Mmm, I don’t think so, yet, there is time for habits to develop… I stare at the screen a lot but I guess a lot of writers do, don’t they?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Like many, I have read books by Stephen King, James Herbert and Sherrilyn Kenyon. I typically like Sci-fi books, paranormal and scary horror.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I am working on the second book in ‘The Arc’ series, called ‘Marinas’.
There are new characters to introduce along with those in ‘The Arc’ and the beginnings of a huge twist that may or may not be discovered in book two…I may save it for the third book, the last in the series, the jury is out…
I seem to have the writing bug, I have started a completely different book as well, a more paranormal, ghost story. I don’t know what the title is yet; it’s changed three times already!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
It’s a bit early to tell as yet, I am a new author but, I do use Instagram and Facebook at the moment. I also have my website Lauracosbyauthor.co.uk
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s a bit early to tell as yet, I am a new author but, I do use Instagram and Facebook at the moment. I also have my website Lauracosbyauthor.co.uk
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
That’s easy. Don’t stop, keep going. You know you can do it!
What are you reading now?
Shamefully nothing at the moment, I am too busy singing, writing and, creating book covers for awesome authors…
What’s next for you as a writer?
For me, I want to keep writing, to perfect my writing techniques and abilities. We all have to start somewhere and we learn as we go along.
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?
Well, it wouldn’t be any of my books. After writing them and then reading them a hundred times I only see the story in pictures now…my brain doesn’t seem to see the words anymore. I would take another author’s fantasy fiction with me. No ghost books, no monster books, I would be awake day and night conjuring new creatures stalking me from the ocean, or the mainland, things hunting me that live in the sand…say no more!
Mmmm, that sounds like another story developing. Must make notes…
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