Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
We are an author duo Polina Traore and Dana Kaledin.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
So far, we’ve published our debut novel “Never a Dream”, but that’s just a first. As simple as it sounds, “Never a Dream” inspired by life, love, and dreams.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sure, like any other author, we both have the best atmosphere for inspiration. We have these brainstorming sessions: comfortable place, food and drinks. That’s how all the best ideas roll.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Polina: William Faulkner, Virginia Woolf, basically, everyone who’s responsible for stream of consciousness.
Dana: That would be Irwin Shaw. From him I taught how to develop believable characters.
What are you working on now?
We have several very different, but exciting projects. There’s always been something in every genre. Also, there’s a variety of characters, who just appeared and want to be written. But we wouldn’t want to jinx anything.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Dana: Social networks: twitter, instagram, facebook. We try to be present everywhere, easy to be reached and reach more followers.
Polina: Also, goodreads – we’ve met some incredible indie authors, readers and just interesting people.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Sure, get an editor! Always get an editor.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Pretty much the same one we’re giving everyone else now.
What are you reading now?
Dana: I’m reading a few books on marketing and promotion.
Polina: Sheet music. I try to appreciate art in every form!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully, only the good stuff. We will definitely keep writing, we will develop these newborn characters, let them grow and learn. And let them tell their stories.
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?
Polina: I hope Kindle would be counted as just one book. Then two others could be empty, waiting for two books to be written. Think of all the free time!
Dana: Myths and Legends. I have a huge book in two volumes – something to read and learn.
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