Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a young adult fantasy Author, I have been writing my whole life, and I reached my goal at publishing before graduating high school. I have only published one book so far, but I am continuing the series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Isanan’s Web, the series title is: The Zirea Chronicles. I actually found myself inspired by a lot of mythology, and stories centered around interesting character dynamics. It was really something I wanted to explore through a fantasy setting.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to write in the morning. I’ve heard a lot of Authors say they are best inspired at night, but I have found it easier for me to wake up, and start writing. I think I care less about word choice when I’m in that morning mood, so it’s easier to push a draft forward.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am very influenced by the well known fantasy writers, J.K Rowling, George RR Martin, Neil Gaiman, and such. Tony Diterlizzi is a middle grade author that I really enjoy as well, his WondLa trilogy is my favorite book series, it explores themes of home and family.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the sequel to my first book in The Zirea Chronicles, but I am also trying to co-author a poetry book with a friend of mine.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I mainly use Instagram as my platform, it would be nice to branch out, but I tend to have trouble running so many networks at once, while trying to work and go to school. I try my best, though.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would say, don’t expect anything out of writing/publishing. The whole journey is an amazing ride, but I feel too many new writers get caught up in expecting publishing to be like the stars aligning, but personally, by the time I got there, I realized I glazed over all the fun parts because I was so desperate to publish.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I would say it was, “Keep writing.” Because at the end of the day, it’s all you can do, and all that keeps you moving forward. Even if you feel terrible about everything, if you write, you’re making progress.
What are you reading now?
I am reading The Name of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. It’s pretty popular in the fantasy community right now. It’s pretty good, but I’m always waiting for the next A Song of Ice and Fire novel.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m hoping to expand my platform, and just grow enough to where I can form an audience of any size, just to know people are interested in my material, and that I’m getting feedback on my art.
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 bring:
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman
The Search for WondLa, by Tony DIterlizzi, and
The Golden Compass, by Phillip Pullman.
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