Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m sixteen years old, I live on a ranch in Texas with my family and we have a LOT of animals haha. Currently I’ve only written one, however I’m working on another and have planned our four other books that I will begin when I’m done with my series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Resistance: Carter is the first part in a series. I started writing after I read Harry Potter and Eragon. Then when I started watching the TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender, it sort of mixed the three together in a weird way., but also adding flavors of my own.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write in present tense(i.e. “he says” “she says”). Most authors write in past tense (i.e. “he said” “she said”) .
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Eragon and Harry Potter are my favorite books and I know that they influenced The Resistance series in a few ways. Also the author of The Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins) is the only author I know of that writes in present tense and is the reason that I started writing in present tense.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the second part in The Resistance Series called: The Resistance: Cait. When I’m finished I plan on adding two more books and finishing the series. I also have a christian book planned out, two more fantasy/fiction books and a southern teen romance novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My blog: http://tristenevansauthor.blogspot.com/
and
My GoodReads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7858726.Tristen_Evans
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t stop writing because one person doesn’t like your work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Don’t stop writing because one person doesn’t like your work.” My mom told me that after a friend read a part of my book and made fun of me for how stupid it sounded.
What are you reading now?
Fell by David Clement-Davies
What’s next for you as a writer?
When I complete The Resistance: Cait, I plan on adding two more to the series and finishing it. Then I have more books planned out. I have a good couple of years ahead full of writing.
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?
Twilight (full series in a book)
The Hunger Games (full series in a book)
Inheritance (full series in a book)
Author Websites and Profiles
Tristen Evans Website
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