Interview With Author Rina Henry
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born and grew up in East Germany as an only child when the Wall was still up. I remember life being simple, well more simple than it is now… Although we didn’t have much, I never missed out and had a quite happy childhood. I met my husband just north of Berlin when I was ticking something off my bucket list. I went for a skydive with him being my tandem master and fell for him in an instant. Now, 12 years later, we are married, living in New Zealand and have 2 beautiful daughters. I have always had a hand for anything creative and started writing about 16 years ago. Starting out with Bollywood fan fictions, I wrote 4 novels in German. That was my practice I guess.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Over 2 years ago I had a weird dream about a girl falling for her boss and keeping it all a secret. The urge to write again had bugged me for quite some time, so I decided to give it a shot. This is how “Falling” came about.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Whatever I write, I don’t have a plan. Nothing is mapped out. There is this basic idea and then I just write away and see what happens. Story and characters develop on the way and I sometimes even surprise myself.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I can’t say that there is any author or any specific book that influences me. I read all sorts of things across all possible genres.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a vampire romance called “Rising Shadows” I started over 10 years ago. I dug it back out. Let’s see where this one goes.
The other idea that is swirling in my head at the moment is something that connects to “Falling”. One of the characters is going to leave the DEA and go into private investigation.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am brand mew to this so at the moment it’s all a bit of trial and error.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just give it a go. You never know how it will develop, but you need to at least try. Giving up is not an option.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My husband always says “You win some, you lose some.” This small sentence has helped me through a lot of uncomfortable situations.
What are you reading now?
I am currently enjoying J A Huss “Sick Heart” and everything Sybil Bartel
What’s next for you as a writer?
No clue. I will work on Rising Shadows and thoroughly enjoy the process.
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?
Anything Anne Rice, Steve Alten and Sybil Bartel
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