Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a junior Business Management major at the University of Florida, and in addition to reading and writing, I absolutely love cooking, singing, and playing video games! So far, I’ve written eleven manuscripts, am working on my twelfth one, and I don’t plan on ever stopping. Red Blood is the fourth manuscript I’ve published, and its sequel is currently in editing!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is Red Blood, and it’s the first book of the Card Holders series, which is six books long. The world and power system of the book was heavily inspired by the standard deck of cards. At the time, I really loved card games, and that got heavily integrated into the world-building. Also, I just got finished writing a more traditional fantasy trilogy, and I really wanted to try and write something in a more modern, potentially futuristic world, and that’s when I started writing Red blood.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t have any unusual writing habits; however, I find that recently, the words flow out better when I’m writing on the document app on my phone.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series have definitely influenced me along with the Artemis Fowl series. Those three are my absolute favorite book series. In addition to books, I find that the cartoons and anime I’ve watched also influence me and my writing, especially when it comes to world-building. I usually don’t realize these influences until after the fact, so it’s really fun to see what aspects of my favorite shows make it into my books.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I am working on editing the sequel to Red Blood, and I’m also writing the first draft of a new YA romance novel. I’m really having fun with both!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I do almost all of my big promotions on my Instagram page, but people can find book summaries and sneak-peeks on my website kaitlynblegaspi.home.blog.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to write! On social media, I see posts or stories that say that they’re scared to start or that they really hate writing their first draft because it’s so bad, but that’s part of the process. It’s better to have something than to have nothing, because you can’t improve something that doesn’t exist.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is not everybody will like what I write. It’s something I’ve heard for a long time, and I didn’t truly know it until I received my first bad review. Obsessing over the bad reviews brings nothing good, but taking them into consideration and applying any constructive criticisms to bettering your future writing is definitely a better course of action.
What are you reading now?
I just started reading a romance novel called Paris for One & Other Stories by Jojo Moyes, and I’m really enjoying it so far! I don’t read romance often, and I’m trying to get into it more, so I’m really happy I chose this one.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I don’t know what’s next for me as a writer. For now, I’m going to do my best to make Red Blood as successful as it can be.
What is your favorite book of all time?
Ooh, the first book that always comes to mind is Artemis Fowl, because I just love that series to death. Still, another one of my favorites has got to be Inkheart.
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