Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hey there! My name’s Spencer Spears and I’m an author of M/M romance, publishing on Amazon.com. I’ve written 3 novels and 2 novellas with more on the way! I’ve been writing since I was a kid but I’ve only been a published author since April, 2016. Writing is my dream job so I feel phenomenally lucky to get to do it every day. When not writing, you can find me reading, running, or eating tacos.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Billion Dollar Bet and it’s inspired by my love of the lakes and woods in northern Minnesota and the way that opposites attract. It’s funny how sometimes, the person you click with best is the person you least expected. And if you can learn to let them into your heart, it can be life changing!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have to write barefoot. No idea why, but trying to write with socks and/or shoes on feels impossible. Maybe they’re impeding my creative juices!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to name! But to pick a recent one, Marilynne Robinson’s Lila was sitting on my TBR pile for ages and I finally finished it and loved it. Her prose is so beautiful and it has sunk its hooks into my brain.
What are you working on now?
What are you working on now?
My next project! It’s top secret but it’ll be another M/M romance and I’m soooo excited about it.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I feel like I learn new websites and promotional methods every day, but I’d say that my mailing list and Facebook are two of the biggest components for me. Also, The Rainbow Shelf is a fantastic (free!) promo site for readers looking for M/M books and for authors looking to promote.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
There’s nothing magic about writing. Even though I’d spent my whole life creating stories, I always thought I couldn’t be a “real” author – that real authors had some sort of alchemy that made their books different from mine. But guess what? There’s no alchemy, no magic. It’s just sitting down at a computer and typing one word, then another, then another. It might not feel “real” to you, but it will absolutely be real to your readers. So don’t let fear keep you from trying like I did. Write something and send it out into the world. You’ll be amazed at what happens next 🙂
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Start a mailing list!
What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m reading a great M/M romance called Our Reunion by Harper Logan. I’m also in the process of (slowly) rereading the entire Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson – but this time, in Spanish! It’s taking a while, but it’s great practice for keeping my language abilities up to snuff.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Who knows! The sky’s the limit…
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 Prejudice by Jane Austen
Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
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