Interview With Author Melody J. Bremen
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write middle grade novels in two genres, contemporary and fantasy. As of summer 2024, I’ve published four contemporary novels and four fantasy novels.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called From the Desk of Lizzie Lazowski. It is a companion novel to one of my previous books, The Boy Who Painted the World. That book has lots of fans, so I was interested in continuing the story in some capacity. Since that story felt complete, and was not in need of a sequel, I decided to write a story about one of the side characters. From the Desk of Lizzie Lazowski is an epistolary novel about a middle-schooler going through life changes.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, I’m pretty boring. I do write outside sometimes. Is that unusual?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am influenced by the work of Gordon Korman, Sharon Creech, Kevin Sands, and Jonathan Stroud.
What are you working on now?
My next project is going to be another fantasy novel. It’s going to be a fun treasure hunt through a fantasy rainforest.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I try to get a BookBub deal when I can. I also have my own email list that I’ve growing over the years.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write a lot, and then write some more. Find a plotting system that works for you. (Yes, even if you don’t outline, you need to understand structure.) Get honest feedback on your work. And lastly, write what you love.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
As far as writing advice: your character should be forced to make a moral choice.
What are you reading now?
I’m re-reading the Lockwood and Co series by Jonathon Stroud. I don’t enjoy stories about ghosts, but these books are written so well that I still enjoy them.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’d like to write a series that’s a bit longer. So far, I’ve only written 2-book series. I’m going to try for 3- and 4-book series in the future.
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?
If there are any books on how to survive a desert island and how to build a boat, I’ll take those.
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