Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
The best-selling author of Lucent Sylph has written six novels, two short stories, and a devotional for small children.
RJ Conte, formerly Rachael Lynn Thomas, has kissed only one boy in her entire life. And she married him, inspiring her to write about sweet or powerful love stories ever since.
She writes a blog on parenting, publishing, painting, and perorating at http://blonderj.wordpress.com/
She also has recently begun a book review and rating website for parents to make informed decisions on what to allow their children to read: rjconte.com/books
RJ Conte writes realistic, issue-driven fiction that explores human nature and the depths of the soul, while pointing readers to their Creator.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Heartsick was inspired by RJ Conte’s heart for Christian young adults navigating the adult world for the firs time.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
She writes solely at night after a full day of homeschooling her three small daughters.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
She is greatly influenced by Ted Dekker, Susan Vaught, Kimberly Rae, Lois Lowry, and H.L. Burke.
What are you working on now?
She just completed a 75k word contemporary YA novel for teens about a girl with absent/neglective parents and a hyper, immature stepmother, who meets a guy with a summer bucket list
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
RJ loves connecting personally with her readers and fans and can be found making small talk and interacting on social media.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write and promote and attend conventions and network right off the bat. Don’t start until you’re serious about it, don’t write what other people tell you to write, and go at it hard. Make sure your priorities are aligned first!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. And you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
What are you reading now?
Skyridge by Kara Swanson, author of The Girl Who Could See
and Home by Elyse Fitzpatrick
What’s next for you as a writer?
Realm Makers convention 2018, pitching The End of the Dream to agents, and putting out a short story compilation
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?
The Bible, Because He Loves Me (by Elyse Fitzpatrick), and The Giver by Lois Lowry
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