Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Teresa Beeler is married with two grown children, one grandchild, one chicken-of-a-dog, and a herd of cows. She lives on a rural farm in West Central Illinois. She has a degree in business and has worked in public service for thirty years. She is an avid reader accumulating thousands of books on her kindle and bookshelves. Yes, she still prefers paperbacks. She has written five books with two more in edits. She also has five series researched, outlined and waiting to be written.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Crown Upon His Head by new author Elaine Printy. I was at a book signing and heard Ms. Printy talk about the need to write a book without swear words and sex. She wanted to write a book that portrayed the good in the world. I decided to read it and was surprised that she made a book about standing up for what you believe in and breaking bad thinking habits of others.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if you would call them unusual but I like to write out an outline on paper then lay it aside for several days to soak in what I outlined. Then I come back with my red pen and start drawing arrows to rearrange. I like to see the whole process on paper instead of cut and paste on a computer document. That way I still have the original thoughts in case I want to go back to them.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
George R.R. Martin, J.K. Rowling, and Rick Riorden. I like to read books about underdogs and their struggles to survive and flourish.
What are you working on now?
I am finishing the edits on Book 3 in the Acabar Series and have started outlining a new series Ark Stone. I have actually written two chapters of the new series already before I have finished the outline. Sometimes mixing up your process helps the creative mind refocus.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I would say as a beginning author it would be facebook. However, I am beginning to use AwesomeGang and Goodreads more and hope to see great results.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep pushing forward — The only way to be successful is to never give up. You may have to rewrite and rewrite a scene to get it to come out how you see it in your mind, but the final product will be worth the struggle.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up. My father preached that to my siblings and I on a daily basis. You are only constrained by the goals you set for yourself.
What are you reading now?
Twelve Years a Slave – I have put off seeing the movie because I like to read the books first to get better details and understanding when watching the movie version.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am finishing the Acabar Series and starting a new series. I have an outline sent to me from my brother who wants me to write a screenplay. I may try my luck at that in the near future.
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?
Survival: How to Survive on a Deserted Island: Survival Island Guide Handbook 101;
HOW TO MAKE AN INDIAN CANOE – Adapted by Fichter; Harry Potter Series
Of course you must try to save yourself with the first two and the last is for when you realize you can’t and need an escape from your demise.
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