Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Rhylee Davidson was born in Trenton, New Jersey, grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, and now lives in South America. Her first book, “The Tower,” was just released. A divorced Mother of one, Rhylee went back to college at age 40 to complete the degree she abandoned in her 20’s. She now writes and travels the world. I have written 1 book and I am currently completing the second book in the series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel is The Tower, book 1 of The Tarot Series. It was inspiried by some really great music that I was listening to while going through a nasty divorce.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My writing habits I’m sure look crazy to others, but this is my process. I keep a notebook and a pen on my night stand by my bed. I often wake up during the night or cannot sleep at all until I get idea, names or entire chapters out of my head. So, I sit in the dark and write in my notebook. When it’s finally time to get writing in the computer, I put Rock and Alternative Rock on full blast through my headphones, a DVD of a movie that I’ve seen a million times on the TV with the sound off and go to work.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Some of my favorite authors are P.C. Cast, Christina Dodd, Jana Oliver, Cassandra Clare, Rebecca York, J.K. Rowling and Dean Koontz.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on book 2 of The Tarot series, The Queen of Swords. I am also working on a YA series about witches. This work is not yet titled.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Well of course Awesome Gang, my newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon and Book Raid.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up. You will write and re-read a million times. Some read throughs you’ll love and some you will think it’s time to scrap the whole thing. Don’t let criticism deter you from writing. You know you’re a writer when the characters start talking to you and you can’t sleep until you get the stories out.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up and stay strong.
What are you reading now?
Nora Roberts “Year One”
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have more story notes and ideas than I will be able to finish in this lifetime. So, while I am working on The Tarot series, I will also be working on a YA witch series. I hope to have the first book in that series out by year end.
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?
Only 3 or 4? But I’d want to bring the entire Harry Potter Series, The House of Night Series, The Demon Trappers Daughter, a few books on Wicca and Witchcraft, and for the lonely nights, the series of Fifty Shades of Grey.
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