Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Mariana Llanos. Although I’ve written all my life, I’m a new author with one book published and another one in process.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My children’s book is called Tristan Wolf and it’s the story of a boy raised by wolves. I just wanted something that came from me to read to my children . They are my motivation and inspiration.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t really have unusual writing habits…I just write. I don’t plan, I don’t outline…I just need a phrase and that’s it…the story comes to me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I admire many, many authors, but specially classic authors. I love Oscar Wilde, Herman Hesse, Ray Bradbury, William Shakespeare, Tennesee Williams, and Spanish-language authors like Miguel Hernandez, Garcia Lorca, Garcia Marquez, Bryce Echenique etc. Children’s books that have influenced me are The Little Prince, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, The Wishing Tree, Harry Potter among others.
What are you working on now?
I am working on publishing the second part of Tristan Wolf, called A Planet for Tristan Wolf. I’m also working on three middle grade stories that I hope will see the light of day. I think they will give a lot to talk about.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am new at this marketing thing, and honestly not my strong suit. I have tried on Facebook with my 650 friends…well it is very disappointing but it is really true that FB doesn’t sell. I have my own blog and promote there among other things. Now I’m trying this site, it looks promising.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep on writing! Use other’s feedback to grow as a writer…just keep on going.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
A good story ALWAYS have conflict. I am sure to remember that every time I write. Well, that’s not really advice, it’s a rule. Always use an editor, no matter how good of a writer you think you are. That’s good advice!
What are you reading now?
Isabel Allende’s City of the Beasts.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep on writing! And hopefully find a good way to market my books.
What is your favorite book of all time?
So hard! But I will have to say that I always come back to The Little Prince.
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