Interview With Author Varvara Krasneva
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
By the end of high school, due to parents’ work, Varvara Krasneva had lived in three different continents, four countries, eight cities, and changed seven schools. Throughout these moves, Varvara has always continued to snowboard even at an indoor hill in the United Arab Emirates. Yet, snowboarding at the local mountains near Vancouver is her favorite place to ride. The Canadian author has done competitive slopestyle snowboarding since she was nine years old, competing at Provincial and National levels in Canada. Varvara is also a graduate of Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Snowboarding and psychology continuously accompany her in her writing. Varvara Krasneva has published the book “Teenage Dream”, although she loves to write many other stories that she does not publish.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest book is called “Teenage Dream”. Spending time with Vancouver teenagers inspired the author to write the book, although the idea for the story existed long ago when the author herself was a teenager.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Varvara enjoys the question “what if?” The different characters in the book “Teenage Dream” exemplify this habit. These characters answer the author’s imaginary “what if?” questions in different ways throughout the book.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The author Dr. Seuss has influenced Varvara Krasneva. He is an example of patience and commitment to writing, as well as determination to achieve success.
What are you working on now?
Author is working on a long term non-fiction project.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Author promotes books through Instagram: @adventurousvarvara
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just let go… It is all in your mind…
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“With no expectation, there is no disappointment.”
What are you reading now?
Author is reading some of the fiction by Wilbur Smith.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Let the imagination take over and just write something new.
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?
The author would bring to the desert island the Ulysses Moore book series by the Italian author Pierdomenico Baccalario.
Author Websites and Profiles
Varvara Krasneva Website
Varvara Krasneva Amazon Profile
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