Regina Felty

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello from Southwest Arizona! My name is Regina Felty and I am a state-certified American Sign Language Interpreter by day and an author and blogger by night. I recently published my second contemporary fiction book and like to spend my extra time (like I have tons of it to go around!) reading and reviewing other’s books–especially new indie authors.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My newest novel is “Mazie.” My novel-writing style is very character-driven in that I want to take my characters on a journey of healing, self-discovery, or whatever it is they need to get through to come out better for it in the end. “Mazie” was inspired by an older woman that suffered from Alzheimer’s many years ago and how traumatic it was for her husband. The second main character in the book–Brian–was brought into the book to inspire Mazie and learn some things himself.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing unusual, just detrimental to my health. I prefer to write when the rest of the world is sleeping (and I’m supposed to be) and I feel compelled to have a snack to eat for inspiration. Yeah, I need new writing habits…

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read a plethora of genres although I’m not much into romance or heavy sci-fi. I want to walk away from a story feeling inspired and moved. I enjoy authors like Charles Martin, Fredrik Backman, and Kristina McMorris.

What are you working on now?
Oh, I have to pick just ONE? Ok…I am currently plugging away at a YA Christian trilogy about a teenage girl’s struggle between her faith and fitting in with her peers and the norm. She isn’t handling things too well, which is the point.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I seek out reviews from bloggers and other reviewers but also promote on my website (www.rlfelty.com) I try to stay active on social media–Instagram being my favorite. It’s tough for indie authors out there. We have to always continue learning new ways to promote ourselves.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Please don’t wait for inspiration. Most of the time, you ain’t feelin’ in, honey. Honestly. If you want it bad, dream about it, drool at other’s successes, then just sit your butt in the chair (in the grass, on the roof…doesn’t matter) and start writing. It really is that simple.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What I wrote above.

What are you reading now?
I am into Linda Castillo’s Amish books right now (Kate Burkholder series). These aren’t your sweet Amish everyone-loves-everyone books. We are talking gruesome murders and all that nail-biting stuff. I’m also reading a few books from indie authors that I will be leaving reviews for. They are pretty good too!

What’s next for you as a writer?
Getting through my trilogy. Attending a big-time writer’s conference in Las Vegas in November. Trying to make my website more “cool.”

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?
Awww, no, don’t do this. (1) The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (I’m also a kid at heart, this book is inspiring, and I’m going to have to believe in miracles on that island…), (2) Redwall by Brian Jacques (Never get tired of reading about talking animals on adventures), and (3) The Bible (there is a lot of good reading in there).

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