Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a nineteen year old homeschool graduate, the oldest of three girls, a Christian, a conservative, an author, an aspiring violinist,. . . well, lots of things. I’ve always had a very active imagination, and I’ve always loved books. I make most of my own clothes because I’m too picky to make bought clothes work. I’ve been politically active since I was eight years old when a family friend ran for Georgia State House. I love America, and I’m very passionate about teaching people about the Christian heritage of this nation. This is something I’m pretty sure comes through in my books.
So far, I’ve published three books, Across the Stars, The Experiment, and Creighton Hill.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My newest book is Creighton Hill. It is the first book of a middle grade Christian fantasy trilogy called Time Captives. It was primarily inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia, Tuck Everlasting, and Return to Gone-Away, though Pirates & Faith by Molly Evangeline and ABC’s Once Upon a Time also played a role.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know how unusual it is, but I always carry my notebook and a pencil with me. You never know when you might need it…because I’ve even written stories in the park at Walt Disney World.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve certainly been greatly influenced by C. S. Lewis above most other authors. He is definitely a huge inspiration for me. Martha Finley also had an impact on my writing style. Ilyon Chronicles by Jaye L. Knight is a HUGE inspiration, quite as big as C. S. Lewis. Ilyon is just so amazing and meaningful. It makes me want to make my writing bigger and better.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a Christian outer space dystopian story. It’s sort of similar to The Giver in worldbuilding, but the storyline is quite different. It’s also very different from anything I’ve ever written. I’m also working on a Sleeping Beauty retelling, the details of which I am not quite ready to divulge.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I post most regularly on my blog: http://morganhuneke.blogspot.com/ I enjoy telling readers about my writing and the things I am doing. I have also gotten to know lots of readers on Goodreads, connecting through writing and fan groups. The friendships I’ve gained through Goodreads are valuable.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing and don’t give up. It’s slow going at first, but anything can be accomplished with God and hard work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Trust God. He knows what He’s doing. Even if things are tough right now, God has a reason for it.
And as far as writing advice goes: To just write. What I see in that is that it keeps it fun and natural, and, while it might badly need editing, it could also be some of your best work.
What are you reading now?
I’m making my way through The Scarlet Pimpernel, but also going through the middle grade books I’ve collected that I have yet to read. I moved a few weeks ago, so I felt like I needed something relaxing. Winnie-the-Pooh is fun, and so are the Mandie books.
What’s next for you as a writer?
First, to prepare the rest of Time Captives and its companion Espionage for publication. I’m planning to finish my outer space dystopian this July for Camp NaNoWriMo, and hope to write a sequel to Espionage soon. There’s also a sci-fi adventure drama that I’m working at here and there that I love very much.
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 would have to bring my Bible, naturally. I’d also have to hunt up a one volume Narnia set, so I could have all seven stories and count it as one. And I’d have to take my Ilyon books. Because I must have Jace and Kyrin.
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