Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi! I’m a Young Adult author who loves period pieces and all things Pride & Prejudice. I’m a die hard cat lover, and I can never say no to a cup of good coffee.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Kingdom Within’ book?
I work a full-time office job so my biggest challenge is finding the time to write, especially because my writing process is very slow. Scenes marinate in my head as I write them, so I don’t get as much done in an 8-hour window as most writers do.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Laini Taylor & Julie Kagawa – they write stories and characters that stay with me.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Libby, Montana. It’s this quaint little town up in the mountains, near Kootenai Falls. It’s the perfect place to break away from the city life and remind oneself of nature’s beauty. The air is crisp and pine-scented, and only bird chirps and songs break through the peaceful quiet; I’ve always dreamed about writing my novels in a lake cabin up there.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
Yes! I first work on the story’s major plot points, which works as a general roadmap, and then I write out a summary of each scene.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Lost Throne’ book?
About two years.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
Amazon, Audible, Google Books, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, & Smashwords.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
I always had a very specific idea of what I wanted the covers to look like. What you see is what I originally envisioned. Book one’s title came to me in a lightbulb moment after playing with ideas for a few days. The titles for book two and three were a little easier to come up with, as they both relate to their pertaining stories.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I don’t force myself to write when my creativity muscle isn’t working. My writing quality drops tremendously when I’m not inspired to write, which is very frustrating as my time to write is so limited, but I’ve learned to accept it as part of my writing process.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the books (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
A majority of the third book takes place in a different kingdom from those in book one & two.
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