Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an awkward, tattooed, pierced, and dyed author of 25 years old, and I’ve published three novels.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The most recent book I published is called ‘Yesterwary.’ It’s a New Adult Dark Fantasy that was inspired by parasocial relationships. It’s based on the idea that you can run out of love if you waste it all on someone who doesn’t love you back.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
That entirely depends on your definition of ‘unusual.’ Mostly, I eat a bunch of peanut M&M’s, and have conversations with my dog about what should happen next.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Neil Gaiman is a huge influence on me. I adore everything about his writing. And, naturally, I grew up with Harry Potter, so J.K. Rowling has been another huge influence on me – in writing, and in life.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on the last book in my trilogy, as well as the sequel to Yesterwary, which will likely be a NaNoWriMo book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook is my go-to. I prefer being able to interact with readers, rather than just shove a bunch of information in their faces and ask them to buy a collection of words I strung together in a hopefully interesting order.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. So many people seem to go into this with the mindset that they’re going to pop out a few books and make a bunch of money. That’s, most likely, the very opposite of what will happen. Finishing a book takes a lot of time and effort. Self-publishing takes a lot more time and effort. And the amount of money you see from it, at least in the beginning (and by beginning I mean at least a few years) is very little. If you’re looking to get rich quick (or at all, even), this isn’t the best path to choose. If you’re looking to write and have your words read, well then… carry on.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t take anyone’s writing advice too seriously. – Lev Grossman
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading Hollow City by Ransom Riggs, and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer.
What’s next for you as a writer?
NaNoWriMo, and then the dark, seemingly endless pit of revision.
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?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – J.K. Rowling
Impulse – Ellen Hopkins
American Gods – Neil Gaiman
Needful Things – Stephen King
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