Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Hannah Gaudette. I am a homeschool graduate from the northeastern United States. I started writing at age eight, and, well, never stopped! Aside from writing, I enjoy video editing, creating ambience videos, and working on my family’s farm.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “Fate of a Prince”?
Right away, when inspiration struck for the novel, I knew something was missing. A big piece of the puzzle, which didn’t come into place until several weeks later when the true protagonist of the story, Kyden, popped into my head. Finally, the story began to take shape.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Early on in my writing, I was hugely influenced by Jaye L Knight’s Ilyon Chronicles. I soaked up her work like a sponge and it greatly improved my craft. I was also positively influenced by Nadine Brandes’ novels and Tricia Mingerink’s Blades of Acktar series.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
The ocean! I don’t live very close to it, but I visit it whenever I can. It is the place on earth that makes my heart sing. The salty smell in the air, the energy, and the beautiful ambient ocean sounds are soothing and beautiful.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘Fate of a Prince’?
The Christmas song “Forevermore” by Chris Tomlin sparked the initial inspiration, ironically, since the novel is a YA fantasy and has nothing to do with Christmas. Nevertheless, that is where it began. It was then influenced by BBC’s Merlin, as fans of that show might be able to tell.
Finally, I felt that the story had a unique opportunity to explore traits like honor and loyalty, and feature a beautiful friendship.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘Fate of a Prince’?
I actually wrote the first draft in five or six weeks, which I was very excited about. The rest of the process, however, took close to two years.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
Both my books are available on Amazon, and the sequel to Fate of a Prince will be there as well!
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Fate of a Prince’?
The title actually came about as a working title only, but it stuck! The cover was originally designed by an individual I hired, but events conspired to prevent the completion of the project. I had to find a new designer and come up with a slightly different concept. I found Miblart, thanks to another author’s recommendation, and I could not have been happier with their work!
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Pacing the flow of the story is very important. Every scene has to matter, either to the plot, character development, or both. For myself, I benefit greatly by writing in multiple POVs (alternating between characters in different chapters). Fate has just two POV characters, but switching between them was very refreshing each time because of their distinct internal voices.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
I think the most valuable piece of writing advice I’ve been given was quite recent. In short, art should provoke an emotional response. And if that response is negative, it’s okay. Writing, and art in general, should not be a vessel by which we try to please other people. It should be a vessel by which we tell the truth: expose darkness, share light, and not shy away from things that are hard to talk about.
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