Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Melissa, I’ve spent the last 5 years travelling the world in my Volkswagen van. I’m also passionate about the environment and have incorporated this and my other interests into my first fantasy book series, ‘The Guardians of magic’.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Winter. This is the second book in my ‘Guardians of Magic’ series. The first is called Autumn and it’s insured by my love of all things fantasy and my passion for the natural world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’ve written most of my first series as it is now from the back of my Volkswagen. I find it much easier to write when parked up in a beautiful location.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Garth Nix and his Old Kingdom series have influenced me a lot. And LOTR of course, but I feel that goes without saying for fantasy authors.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on the third book in my Guardians of Magic series, called Spring. There will be four in total and I’m hoping to have the final book published by the end of 2022
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use a variety of paid and free methods. Anything from my Facebook and instagram accounts to services like Bookbub.com.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I am a fairly new author myself. one thing id say is be prewired to spend ten times longer marketing the book than you did writing it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do it for love, not money… Please don’t do it for money.
What are you reading now?
I’m about to start reading ‘Words of Radiance’ by Brandon Sanderson.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continuing on with my four-book series for the near future. After that… who knows.
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?
Lirael by Garth Nix
Author Websites and Profiles
Melissa Nash Website
Melissa Nash Amazon Profile