Interview With Author Saylor Storm
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been writing mostly romance novels for the past dozen years or so. Originally, I thought I would be writing children’s books but I kept getting ideas for romance novels so I went with it! I did just write my first children’s book recently which will be coming out for Christmas. In addition to the romance novels, I am also working on a salad cookbook to coincide with a series of salad videos I’m currently making.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The idea for my latest book, Ali’s Portal, came to me one day when I was visiting our local coffee shop. As the barista handed me a glass of iced tea, the idea for Ali’s Portal came to me as a download and my thought was, what would happen if I drank this tea and it gave me complete clarity? How would that change my thinking, the way I see the world, and the decisions I make in my life?
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m a seat-of-your-pants writer and just go with the flow. If I’m having a good writing day, I may write for 14 hours straight and never change out of my bathrobe.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Growing up I loved all of the John D. MacDonald novels; a series of stories revolving around a particular detective and were perfect little beach reads proving several hours of escape and entertainment. I’ve tried to replicate the beach reads theme of escape and entertainment in my novels.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a romance suspense. A popular social media influencer and her husband unknowing became involved in a massive government conspiracy and cover up. Its darker than what I normally write but I like to mix it up.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
https://saylorstorm.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep at it, never give up, be patient, and do your homework!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
A woman I knew who had been happily married for over sixty years said to me one day, “Don’t marry someone you can live with, marry someone who you can’t live without.”
What are you reading now?
I’m reading Dr. William Li’s, Eat to Beat Disease. Its a fascinating account of the power of food and how specific foods can directly affect different diseases. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ll be releasing my next romance novel, Hypnagogic, in October and my first children’s book, will soon follow. I’ll be finishing my current romance suspense and then starting one of the many book ideas on my list.
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?
How to Survive on a Deserted Island by Tim O’Shei
Survival Hacks by Creek Stewart
The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants,
The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs by Tristan Gooley
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