Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an Indie Author/Co-Author/Publisher/Visual Artist who has written six novellas, four of which are already published, while the last two are currently being edited. Future endeavours include co-authoring the books No Quarter: WENCH and No Quarter: The Dirge.
MJL Evans is also a writer of romance and relationship articles featured in publications like Monday Magazine in November 2004 and again in February 2006, she writes fiction, historical fiction, erotica and humour. Published in the November 2014 issue of Flash Fiction Magazine, Red Dragon is vibrant piece of micro-fiction that delves into Victoria BC in the 1860s, when it was the opium capital of the New World.
A native of Victoria, British Columbia, MJL Evans studied English at Victoria School of Writing and Camosun College. Not only is she passionate about her written expression, she is enthusiastic about her visual art masterpieces she has created over the past 20 years and has over 60 paintings to her credit. MJL Evans is also a lover of film, independent, foreign, and cult.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is No Quarter: Dominium – a 6-part novella series inspired by my fascination with 17th century Port Royal and the eclectic mixture of people who lived there.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No really – just lots and lots of coffee drinking.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I found the book Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner to be incredibly inspirational/influential in my writing of the No Quarter Series. I’m also a huge fan of Anne Rice, J.K. Rowling and Philip Pullman.
What are you working on now?
I’m in the process of editing novella 5 and 6 of No Quarter: Dominium. Also I’m outline the next book No Quarter: WENCH.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve had fairly good success using Smashwords, Draft2Digital and Amazon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never apologize for doing what you love to do: write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
There are no set rules for writing.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading The Nebuly Coat by J. Meade Falkner and Justine by Marquis de Sade.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To continue writing until I’ve completed my current trilogy.
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?
I’d bring Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter Thompson, Red Dwarf: Backwards by Rob Grant and Exit to Eden by Anne Rice.
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