Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Tori and I’m twenty one years old. I live in a small town in Georgia with my mom and my Pekingese dog, Lori. I’m majoring in art education and my hobbies include singing, dancing, painting, writing, and studying foreign languages. I’m currently studying Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and French. I’ve written three books and my first book, Broken Souls, is now available in paperback.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is The Skeleton Lady. I had the idea for this romantic suspense when I was only fourteen years old when I was suffering from depression. I had a difficult time expressing my emotions and the Skeleton Lady became a sort of human embodiment of the emotions I was feeling.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I always write everything down on paper first before typing it up on the computer. It may seem a little outdated, but I feel like I can be more creative when I write things down first.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve been highly influenced by Stephenie Meyer and Neil Gaiman, and have found that almost all of my books have a darker twist due to these influences.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a Christmas book about a dance teacher named Audrey who has been receiving gifts on her doorstep from a secret admirer. On the days leading up to Christmas, Audrey must solve the mystery of who her secret admirer is.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t really have a certain method or website, I just try to spread the word of newest releases as much as possible on as many websites as I can.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would say to just write what makes you happy, not what you think will sell the most copies. At the end of the day, it feels much better to write what you want and not what everyone else wants you to write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve heard is to follow you heart. I always find I’m the happiest when I do what I feel is right rather than simply doing what is logical.
What are you reading now?
I’m rereading Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. This book has sentimental value to me because I read it in middle school and there are still drawings and notes from my friends inside. I also really enjoy the romance with a dark twist and the amount of detail the author used.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I work for a company that specializes in romance, so I will be working on new romance books. I would also like to write for Chicken Soup for the Souls and try writing manga (Japanese-style comics) and bilingual children’s books.
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 would bring a book on how to escape a desert island, The Graveyard book by Neil Gaiman and a book of every Edgar Allan Poe story and poem ever.
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