Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was having a quarter-life crisis and dropped everything to go soul-searching for my passion in life. I’ve always loved reading and writing, so I took a leap of faith and now I’m here! I published my first book on October 25, 2018, and I’m working on my second.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Hard Focus. I guess I felt a little bit like my female protagonist, Maria, in that she makes a big career change because she realizes she wants to do something different. I wanted to portray a developing romantic and passionate relationship between two characters, and so Benji and Maria told me their story. 🙂
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Does sitting at my laptop for 16 hours a day count?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I grew up reading Harry Potter, and it was such a huge inspiration for me to read more and even try my hand at writing (fanfiction!!!). I also love Chuck Palahniuk’s articles and short stories. The Messenger by Markus Zusak is also an amazing book with a funky style that definitely inspired me to develop my own writing voice.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the second book of the series, Troublesome Affections. Each book occurs in the same universe but can be read as standalone novels. It’s about more people who feel like they shouldn’t fall in love but do!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Haha I’m still trying to figure that out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write first, think later.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
With regard to writing: “Even at my 20th book, I sometimes feel like I don’t know what I’m doing. But the difference between my first and 20th book is that there are 19 books of experience between them.”
What are you reading now?
I’m juggling a few ARC books. Other than those, I’m going to start Good Omens by Neil Gaiman.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Write, write, write. Figure out what I want to do. Develop my voice. Practice. Love what I’m doing.
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 Messenger – Markus Zusak
The Lord of the Rings trilogy – JRR Tolkien (I have one huge book with all of them, I swear!)
The Sherlock Holmes Collection – Arthur Conan Doyle
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