Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Sophia! I am a part time paranormal romance writer who has ambitions of becoming a full time author. I have written three books so far. These are Merlyn Academy Books 1-3.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Merlyn Academy Book Three. It is hard to pin down what inspired me to write it as I tend to jot down notes here and there until I have a plot.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I spend ages (weeks) writing plot notes and character arcs. These are getting more detailed as go on and it won’t be long before I will be able to answer the most mundane questions about my characters.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I couldn’t pin down one or two authors as I love to read anything from historical fiction to detective dramas. But the Classics do provide great ideas when I feel I don’t have anything to write.
What are you working on now?
A new trilogy set in an academy but this time with gods. It will be better than it sounds!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a small Facebook group that I like to post to when I can.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Plan, plan and plan some more. I was a bit of a “Pantser’ for my first books and wrote myself into some corners. Now I am better at planning, I find it saves so much more time and lends itself to a better book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Not everyone will like your book, and that’s fine. Write for those who will love it.
What are you reading now?
Normal People by Sally Rooney.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to write more books and I am undecided whether to branch out into different genres. We will see!
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?
Pride and Predjuice (I always find new things to like), The Count of Monte Cristo (It’s huge and I haven’t yet read it) and Outlander (Again, a huge book).
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