Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
A1. M T Meiklejohn, born Michelle Meiklejohn, resides on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Her online business, Energy In Balance, has allowed her to delve deeply into the realms of crystals and energy work. Her passion for travel and exploration has taken her to over 40 countries, enriching her life and her writing with diverse cultural experiences. Michelles’s love for the outdoors, combined with her profound knowledge of energy work, has culminated in the creation of her debut fantasy series, The Return of the Dragons.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “The Dragon Prophecies”?
A2. Time. Running a business, household and family while finding the time to write. It can be very difficult to find the time, particularly when the ideas are swirling around in your mind and you have a million other responsibilities to attend to. I am happiest when I’m being creative, so finding the time every day to write helps me deal with everything else life throws at me.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
A3. I don’t think there’s a fantasy writer out there who can’t say that one of the most influential books they have read is The Hobbit. Being a young girl around 10-11 years old and fully immersing myself in this extraordinary adventure was a life-changing read for me. Being taken to a different place through such brilliant writing really started me on my fantasy book journey.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
A4. I’m an avid hiker. I love getting out in the hinterlands around the beautiful area of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, where I live and hitting the trails. I also love going down to the beach and going for long walks beside the ocean.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘The Dragon Prophecies’?
A5. I own and run a website that sells crystals and looks at them from a metaphysical point of view. Over the years, I have had the privilege of meeting a lot of genuine souls who work within the alternative health/spiritual industry. I amalgamated all I had seen and learnt over the years into a heartwarming story that everyone could relate to: The Dragon Prophecies.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘The Dragon Prophecies’?
A6. The idea had been brewing in my mind for a while, but I officially put pen to paper in January 2024 and had it released in July 2024. I am currently working on the second book in the series, which is very exciting.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
A7. It’s available in both eBook and Paperback from Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, BooksAMillion.com, Chapters/Indigo and Thousands of Other Online Retailers Across the Globe.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Dragon Prophecies’?
A8. As the first book in the series, I wanted a simple but striking cover and a template that could be easily used and adjusted for the coming books. When I saw the fire dragon photo, I loved it and worked with the designer from there.
Q9. When writing a book, how do you keep things fresh for your readers and yourself?
A9. With everything I have seen over the years I have a range of different ideas to work with. I never have any problem developing the next new and fresh idea.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
A10. With such a busy life, make sure you make the time to write each day. That’s why I have started on book number two and committed to adding a little every day.
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