Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing as a teenager and fell in love with crafting stories that are exciting and unexpected and really dig into emotions. I’ve published four novellas and my first full length novel comes out tomorrow, March 3rd 2022. But I’ve actually written closer to eight novels with many other projects on the burners, just waiting for the right time to introduce them to the world. I have so many ideas knocking around my head, but I can only write one book at a time.
I live in the midwest with three cats, three backyard chickens, and two dogs.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My newest book is called Her Least Favorite Husband. It’s the second book in Her Favorite series, which I suppose can be catergorised and erotic thrillers, but each book actually takes on a slightly different tone so it never gets boring. This book is an arranged marriage to the mafia and follows Mia Thorton as she navigates her way in a marriage she doesn’t want to a man who doesn’t want her. It plays around with role reversals and power dynamics.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to dunk oreos into coffee. Sometimes its the only thing that will keep me in my seat when I don’t know how to write the next line. It works miracles.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read a lot when I was younger, so I suppose I was very influenced by Janet Evanovich and the Stephanie Plum novels with an off beat female lead getting into sticky situations that are a little too dangerous for her skill level. I also may have misinterpreted Dan Wells “I am not a serial killer” series as romance novels, so that may be repsonsible for my confusion on sticking to genre expectations.
What are you working on now?
I am working a novel that may be titled “Kill me, not”. It’s like a masked slasher movie meets a John Green novel. That’s all I’m going to say about it for now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m on tiktok all the time. Username @Fruitypancakegirl because sometimes I post non book related stuff as well. You can also find me on Instagram @magdalinlain and that’s very focused on all my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing. Focus on one task at a time. Don’t get ahead of yourself. It’s a long game.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Listen more than you talk.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading Deceived by the Gargoyles by Lillian Lark.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m just going to keep writing. One book at a time. I promise I’m working as fast as I can.
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?
I hate this question. I’m going to leave now.
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