Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Leah Ruth Hart is an author and musician. She loves reading–especially fantasy novels. Leah first became interested in writing after a 5th grade assignment with her best friend. She lives with her husband, daughter, and cat, Squeaker, in Virginia.
Leah has published two books on Amazon.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Mistress of Magic. It’s been years since I started writing it, but it began with an image of a girl in a tower, with no friends and no magic. It evolved from there!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I have strange dreams I write them down. They often turn into stories!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Split Infinity by Piers Anthony was an eye-opening read for me. I love his work. My favorite author is Diana Wynne Jones. She wrote magic like it was the truth.
What are you working on now?
I’m always working on a bunch of things at once. Witches, We is closest to completion. It’s more adult than my previous two novels. There are love spells and missing memories… and a ton of relationships.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I published both of my books this year, so I’m still learning. So far, having sales is my best bet with promotions.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you love. Pour your desires into your stories. If you write what excites you, it will probably excite readers, too!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Work on your writing every day, even if you only write a sentence or two. Keep moving forward! It’s important for your own encouragement.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading Fey Hearted, by N.E. Conneely.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to keep at it. I love writing and I have to believe that, one day, someone’s going to read my work and say, “Now that was a good 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?
Three fat notebooks and a dictionary.
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