Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
I am Theresa Gage and I live in Washington state with my spouse and our two dogs, Joey, (a Chihuahua) and Luke, (a min-pin). When I’m not engrossed in my writing or reading a good book, you’ll find me working in my flower and vegetable garden. I’ve written articles for Working Writer and ezine.com and had short stories published through Art Ascent Magazine and Rumpus Magazine. I recently retired as a nurse.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “Tangle With Fire”?
My key challenge was to slow down and think of scenes instead of chapters. I knew what I wanted to write, but trying to keep the pacing just right and continue with the storyline was the challenge. I took some classes from the writing coach and podcast host, Kevin T. Johns, which really helped me.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Terry Brooks influenced my fantasy writing with his Shannara series, but there are newer authors that I love their writing style too, such as Emma Hamm, Stephanie Mayer, A. G. Howard, and Brigid Kemmerer. A. G. Howard’s different world of Alice in Wonderland is amazing.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I like to travel, but nothing compares to Mt. Rainer’s beauty in Washington state.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘Tangle With Fire’?
What inspired me to write the book “Tangle with Fire” was the disrespect my younger daughter showed to her grandmothers when they lived with us. They both had Alzheimer’s. Everyone deserves respect. Then I thought back to my childhood and how I was always the responsible one, while my brother lied and played pranks. Ideas started flowing and I came up with this story.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘Tangle With Fire’?
It took me two years to get it the way I wanted it. I had joined a critique group which helped to see my mistakes and what worked and what didn’t.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
My book is available in softcover print and eBook by Book baby. Soon it is coming out on audible as well. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/tangle-with-fire. Amazon and Barnes & Nobles have it on eBook. In print come October.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Tangle With Fire’?
I wanted something with fire for the book cover and the designer did a great job. My main character, Aidan, has magical abilities using fire.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I try to make things exciting or intriguing.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
One of the most valuable lessons I learned was to see things through my character’s eyes. How would they feel if something happened. Everyone is different and sees and feels things differently from others.
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