Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a new author, but long-time writer. I made the switch from fanworks to fiction in the last few years. Covid lock-down helped me along the way, since I couldn’t do in person work, I figured why not jump into something entirely new. I’ve written 5 books over the course of these last two years, published one under a different penname, with a short story and novel due at the end of this year under this name.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Summer’s Sins. It took me a while to really get a good handle on what to name this book. It started with an entirely different title that just didn’t convey the setting or situation. Given the nature of the relationship and the time frame of it, Summer’s Sins just made sense.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I suppose so. I think my naming conventions might be the most unusual facet of my writing presently. I am very invested in the meaning of each character’s name; I like to make sure the name fits their personality.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In general my writing is influenced by mid-century and classical fiction writers. Lu Alcott & J.R.R Tolkien were among my favorite authors as a child and teenager. Modern authors like Morgan Rogers and Katee Roberts have also influenced how I approach my writing as well.
What are you working on now?
Two different series, actually. Under this name I hope to finish my Demi-urge Stratagem series so I can start revising it ready to head to my editor by year’s end.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still figuring that part out. I largely use reels for Tiktok or Facebook and eye catching graphics on Instagram.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Your first draft will be trash, however, your first draft is only for your eyes. You’re telling yourself the story, so don’t nitpick before the third round, everything is still cooking. Let it simmer.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
8 Good Writing Practices of Neil Gaiman:
-Write.
-Put one word after another. Find the right word, put it down.
-Finish what you’re writing. Whatever you have to do to finish it, finish it.
-Put it aside. Read it pretending you’ve never read it before. Show it to friends whose opinion you respect and who like the kind of thing that this is.
-Remember: when people tell you something’s wrong or doesn’t work for them, they are almost always right. When they tell you exactly what they think is wrong and how to fix it, they are almost always wrong.
-Fix it. Remember that, sooner or later, before it ever reaches perfection, you will have to let it go and move on and start to write the next thing. Perfection is like chasing the horizon. Keep moving.
-Laugh at your own jokes.
-The main rule of writing is that if you do it with enough assurance and confidence, you’re allowed to do whatever you like. (That may be a rule for life as well as for writing. But it’s definitely true for writing.) So write your story as it needs to be written. Write it honestly, and tell it as best you can. I’m not sure that there are any other rules. Not ones that matter.
What are you reading now?
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers a reread for Pride, Paid to the Pirate by Dara Von Small, North Queen by Nicola Tyche, The Lost Road & Other Writings by J.R.R Tolkien.
What’s next for you as a writer?
More writing, whenever I can find the time!
What is your favorite book of all time?
I don’t have a favorite book so much as I have two favorite series. The Neteru Huntress series by L.A. Banks and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien
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