Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Oh….I don’t like talking about myself much and I do get stumped on this question most of the time, but alright. I’m in my early 20’s and live in Las Vegas. Born and raised. My mom who is my co-author had lived in Vegas for 33 years and was born and raised in New York City. I’ve won a few writing essay awards in school and decided 2 years ago, to make writing a full-time career. I love where writing takes me, into a place where I can create anything. I believe in the saying “Always believe in that, which you can not see. Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there.” so in our writing, I can create that which is not seen and make it believable for the readers. My mom is an accomplished water-color artist and over the years, has won several first place blue ribbons and is into poetry, which helps alot in creating some of the spells and riddles in our story. We’ve written so far, two books with a third coming out soon. It’s part of our KEEPER OF LA TECLA (The Key) series. We hope to create more stories in the future once we give our minds a break.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The names of our latest novels are SECRETS OF RAVENSTONE book one and ON THE EVIL SCALE book two. We grew the inspiration from a dream that I had and it was so vivid and realistic that my mom suggested in creating a full story from the idea. So, after putting it all together and filling in some of the blanks, our story was created into what it is now. Book two came from ideas that just continue the story. Book three which is the last of the our series will be release some time in 2015.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Oh, boy. Do we ever. During the day of course, it’s very noisy with neighbors coming and going upstairs, and traffic outside so we choose when to write. Let’s say, we have actually turned into nocturnal type-creatures of habit. Staying up late after midnight and sleeping til the late afternoon. During that time, we choose to do our writing when it’s perfectly quiet. Best time ever. I like listening to music while I write, but my mom on the other hand enjoys the silence more, so we compromise.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve read a few books that I really enjoy but I don’t believe in copying anyone’s idea. Everyone should be a complete original and create your own work. But if I could truly answer this question, I’d have to say that I take a few bits and pieces of certain movies and shows and twist them around to be more realistic. But, I guess The Vampire Diaries sort of inspired us to create our vampires. And my favorite author would have to be J.K. Rowling, of course.
What are you working on now?
We’re currently piecing together ideas for our third novel of our series, BATTLE OF BLOODLINES.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter. And Facebook. But I don’t have much luck on Goodreads because some say they will help with an interview but then never come through. We currently have both books on Amazon.com as eBooks.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes. Don’t give up, no matter what people tell you and always persevere. Unfortunately alot of backlash and negative comments come from other authors, as well as literary agents.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Pretty much as the question above, from my mom. She’s very supportive of my career choice and is a very tenacious Taurus and won’t give up.
What are you reading now?
Nothing at the moment. Just doing research online. But when I do read, it’s SCIFI-FANTASY and YOUNG ADULT. My mom doesn’t read much books so I can’t speak for her.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just to keep on writing and coming up with more story plots and ideas.
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?
Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Hobbit series. And of course, Harry Potter series.
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