Interview With Author Victoria Smith
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a retired elementary school teacher and have written now 5 children’s books ages 4-8. I have received awards for all four of my books. The last one is still new.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Liliana’s Match: Finding Bella: How Animals Can Help Kids with ADHD and Anxiety. I was inspired by my daughter who had a Beagle and commented to me that I should write a book about Bella. Beagles are great with kids and can be little rascals.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
In the beginning, I always had the title in mind without any story yet! Now, I realize how important titles are to get your books noticed and placed in the write categories and keywords. One should be very careful when selecting a title so the reader will know what it is they are purchasing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am influenced my other self-publishing authors especially children’s authors. I am so amazed at how powerful story can be and the words used to tell their stories.
What are you working on now?
Marketing! Marketing is the hardest part for me because if you don’t tell anyone about your books, no one will ever know that you wrote it. Marketing is an ongoing task and needs to be done often.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website is www.familyzooproductions.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, keep going. People always talks about “I don’t have any time…” but you can actually make time. If you are a morning person, get up a little earlier and start writing with that cup of coffee while the day is still quiet. You’ll be amazed how much you might get done in 20-30 minutes. Or if you are a night person, turn the TV off earlier and start writing. It can be done, you just need to make it happen.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Sometimes mistakes or unfortunate delays work out for the best in the end!
What are you reading now?
I love romance, suspense novels. I no sooner finish one and I get another. I like purchasing books but sometimes I also like those little neighborhood libraries where you take one, and you give one!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have several stories roaming around on my computer. I just need to see which one will excite and challenge me the most. Sometimes, if you have a choice, it is recommended to take the easier one but now with 5 books done, perhaps a good challenge is coming my way!
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?
Can’t give you titles but I’d make sure the books were really thick so I could keep reading until someone saved me. Romance, comedy, suspense, all great choices for me.
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