Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m from a small country in Eastern Europe called Estonia – not many can find it on a map. But thanks to its small size and limited number of residents who speak our national language, I’ve been having a lot of fun while traveling, knowing that there’s a 99.99% chance that no one understands a word I’m saying if I speak in Estonian.
Travelling has been my passion for as long as I can remember, as well as reading. There’s a lot of inspiration out there in the world, and I love learning about new things, so whenever I get a chance, I travel. Whenever something unusual or memorable happens, I catch myself thinking that I could definitely use it in my books. Looking at the world through a writer’s eyes has made my life a lot more colorful.
Although I would like to be on the move all the time, I’m still studying in college. Other than studying, reading and writing, I’m also actively seeking out opportunities to grow and coach others on effective self-management, productivity and building good habits. Writing for me is actually an outlet to express some of the ideas and beliefs that I’ve found to have a good influence on my life.
So far I’ve only published one book, a new adult romance with a refreshing outlook on love and success, but I’m currently also working on the second book of the trilogy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I called my first book “Scarlet Dreams”. When I came to this title idea, I knew this was it.
The inspiration for this book came in a really funny way. I was reading a lot of contemporary and new adult romance at some point and I got really frustrated with the concept that love is everything. Almost always everything seemed to work out no matter how toxic the relationship was, or how many sacrifices were made to keep that love together no matter what. In a sense, I wrote this book as an act of rebellion to that belief. I wanted to show that there are different kinds of happy endings.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Am I writing with my toes? No. Although it would be interesting to see how much I can write before getting frustrated. I don’t really have any unusual habits, but I do use Ben & Jerry’s ice cream as my motivation. I have set different word count milestones that allow me to gorge on my favorite sweets occasionally.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read a wide variety of genres, but the two main ones are Romance and Self-Development. The authors in the romance genre who have left a deep impression on me are Joss Stirling with her Benedict-Savant series and Stephanie Meyer with both Twilight series and “The Host”. There really was something in their writing style or their way of pulling the reader in that made me wonder if I could do the same. I really liked Joss’s descriptive writing style and I even remember using it as an example when I started writing.
But as for Self-Development, I find that the book that has left a deep mark on my life is James Clear’s “Atomic Habits”.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on the second book in the Scarlet Dreams trilogy called “White Hopes”. It’s the continuation of the story in book one.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As I just published my first book, I haven’t really picked what my best method or website for promotion is. Right now I’m using Twitter, Facebook and a number of promotion websites together to see what works for me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to share your work with your friends and family. I know it can be scary to share what is basically a part of your soul to people whose judgment we fear the most. But writing a book is a big achievement and their support can help you pull through when you feel like giving up. And what’s most important, never give up on yourself or your book!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t worry about what others think of you. People are selfish and 90% of the time they think of how they look to others, they don’t have time to ponder over your mistakes when they have their own to think about.
What are you reading now?
I always read 2 or 3 books at the same time. One fiction, one nonfiction and sometimes I’ll add an audiobook. For fiction, I’m currently reading a new fantasy romance “Winter’s Mantle” by Corina Douglas. I sometimes find that reading new books from new authors can be a nice change. For non-fiction, I just started Robin Sharma’s “The Leader Who Had No Title”.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing the Scarlet Dreams trilogy. Now that the first book is out, I want to share the second one with my readers as soon as possible. I know how frustrating it is to wait for the next part in a series and I definitely want to reduce that time for my readers as much as I can.
What is your favorite book of all time?
Now, this is a tough one. I can’t bring out a specific book because I often count series as “one” book. But if I had to say my favorite series, it would be Harry Potter. The series is a masterpiece that is unforgettable even years later. The way J. K. Rowling uses foreshadowing across all of the books is an art in itself.
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