Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have always been writing ever since being a kid, however I didn’t really finish completing books since I got new ideas before reaching the end. In 2012 I finally did finish my first book and it feels amazing to have finally completed a book. It is called “A callers journey” and is a young adult book. Currently I am working on my second book so lets see how that goes.”
Besides writing I love to read and can be totally obsessed about it reading every free minute I can spare.
Apart from all the reading and writing I like to work out, hang out with friends and just relax.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called “A callers journey”. I am inspired by all things magical and mythical. I like to spice up life and give my characters powers that do not exsist in the real world. Ever since being young I would’ve loved to have special powers and be responsible for the worlds safety. Of course I cannot do that in real life so I incorporate that in my stories.
My real inspiration came from a book series by Amanda Hocking (Trylle) and the ease with which she wrote the books, becoming one with the characters as a reader is what I want to accomplish as well.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I just go with the flow and get a little too obsessed sometimes, reacting grumpy but I guess that is sort of normal. Apart from that I don’t think I have any unusual writing habits.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Amanda Hocking, H.M. Ward, Alyson Noel and P.C. & Kristen Cast are the main authors that inspired me to write the genre I am writing now.
Though I also must admit that the Longaliers from Stephen King is and will remain the best book ever written, but I figured out I am not one for suspense writing.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a dreamwalkers book. It is still in the early stages so I cannot comment too much about it, but it is a new type of magical power that will have a complete war fought out in other peoples dreams. Can’t wait to finish it!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads, but I just stared so I am still looking into finding the right way to promote my book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing. Don’t start out wanting to get your sentences on the paper in perfection. Write, get into the zone you can always alter parts later but if you cannot get into the zone your book will never reach completion. So my advice is just keep writing until it feels right.
And above all write for yourself, not to become a famous author but because it fullfils a need for yourself.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write for yourself not because you want to become a millionair.
What are you reading now?
Right now I am reading Demon Kissed by H.M. War so far I am loving every bit of it.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully a new book coming out this year and that many will enjoy reading my stories. Either way I will continue to write stories and try to express myself through books and keep promoting my work through various channels.
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 Longaliers by Stephen King
And the Trylle series by Amanda Hocking. (3 books)
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