Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an English Author, I started writing from I was 7, I released my first book when I was 12 and just turning 13. Now I am 13 and I am close to releasing my next book in my book series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is The Chosen Triphants: Red, I have not yet published it, but I am publishing it soon. It was inspired by the previous book, The Story of Margaret Mellow, and the continuation of the book. I wanted the readers to get more of a taste of the world I’m bringing them into and the events that may occur.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sometimes when I get inspiration in the middle of the night I have to get up and hurry up to write it down before I forget.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would say the authors that have inspired me are Jacqueline Wilson and J.K Rowling, I love how in her books she creates her own species in her world and that’s what I like to do with mine.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the sequel to the first book called The Story of Margaret Mellow: The Origins of the chosen. This book dives more into the world I have created and the many twists will take the readers by surprise.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method is spreading the word through sharing around my book on my social media pages and creating advertisements.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you want to get your book published but don’t want to pay, I would suggest Self-Publishing via Amazon KDP. It worked for me and I’m sure it will work for you.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m hoping to go more in-depth with the series I’m currently working on and then develop other novels I’m working on.
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?
I definitely would bring four of the books from the Elemental Magic series by Chandelle LaVaun.
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Truly awesome and gifted young writer who express a passion and is blessed with a gift. I have read Margaret Melliw and I am looking forward to her next book The Chosen Triumphant.