Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am almost 20 . . . I have been writing since I was 12 years old and live in Northern Utah where I grew up with 4 sisters and 1 brother – a huge loving family who always encouraged me to continue my dreams of writing and every day. I am currently in the process of writing/finishing my four latest books, every day I write is a challenge and an adventure that I cannot wait to endure.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Shattered Echo – This is the book that I am most writing at this given time, this book is based on a 17 year old girl that experiences the abuse from her father and watching it happen to her mother; she hides the pain and bruises and wants to give up on life until she meets the Dangereous Jake Steele and everything changes – this book was inspired by the meyer fact that a lot of the emotions in it have been experienced by so many people and I want to show everything that no matter what, Depressed,suicidal, angry, sad, lost -there is always someone or something out there that can save you from that dark place.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Hmm, I don’t know if anyone else does this but when I write I can not write straight through – I write more the one scene at once from different parts of the book as it comes to me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors : Kim Harrison and Richelle Reed are Authors that have most influence me to continue writing – their books Vampire Academy and The Hollow Series were the ones that got me into it , the picture and emotions they created was to be honest Incredible
What are you working on now?
I am working on both my Shattered Echo book and Undying Chains an Ink and Ivory Trilogy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Depends, if you are a self published Author like myself promoting your book can be a lot hard and takes a lot of effort.I personally love Facebook – the great way is to create a page and just keep posting! Our check out Websitebuilder editor – This is where I created my Website to get word of my books out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, keep writing. No matter how hard it becomes or stressful; you are going to hate what you write and give up all hope – but someone out there is LOVING it. Create those pictures and live those emotions ; this is your world that you are creating – Live it.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Evermore!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am working on getting my pieces of art out there – the process is going to be long but when I can hold my own book in my gasps it will be the best feeling. Lots of give aways and of course book signs.
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?
The complete series of Vampire Academy by Richelle Read
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