Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is TM Blayte. I am the author of Until We Are Free.
By day, I am an aspiring journalist. By night, a book reader, and somewhere in between, an author.
Until We Are Free is my debut. I have other unfinished projects in the pipeline.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest and debut novel, is titled Until We Are Free. It was inspired by a number of things.
To narrow down a couple, I think it was the current political climate situation on the global scene. Especially when you look at countries that went through revolutions, only to be replaced by an even worse regime.
Historic events, such as the colonisation of Africa, the Vietnam war, and the French revolution also influenced some elements.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unless you count my preference of writing while I’m on my back on a bed, instead of sitting at a desk, no.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was inspired by George Orwell’s Animal Farm quite a bit. I think I can say Marie Lu’s Legend also had an influence on me, along with every Dystopia novel in the market.
In terms of authors. I have always wanted to write like Marie Lu. The quick pace, thrilling action, and concise pages.
In future, I hope to be able to create worlds like George R.R. Martin, and Brandon Sanderson. Though that might be a little too ambitious.
What are you working on now?
Well, right now, I just finished outlining the sequel to Until We Are Free. I’m now working on a Fantasy project I’ve been working on since April. At this stage, I’m still doing research, so there isn’t a novel yet.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
How about the entire Internet?
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. It is not easy, it will never get easy. But don’t give up.
More importantly, learn to step back from your work, and admit your manuscript sucks. You might not get it right the first, or even eleventh time.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The publishing business is very subjective. A “no” from one person, does not mean “no” from everyone.
What are you reading now?
Thirteen Hours by Deon Meyer.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m hoping to start writing something in my Fantasy universe before the year is out. I’m also considering getting a Literary Agent for my next project.
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?
How about a guide to killing whoever decided to punish me like that, a slow and painful death?
I’m a grown man, but I would still take Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I would also pack in Frost Bite by Richelle Mead, something from George R.R. Martin (it aught to last me a while), and one of the Sean King and Michelle Maxwell novels by David Baldacci.
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