Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
A1. Hello! My name is Amanda Albery, author of “Soulbound: Destiny’s Move,” and my passion is writing. I’ve always had a love and talent for storytelling. I remember writing my first story at seven years old.
I am a mom of two handsome young men, and I have many furbabies, Five dogs, four cats and a bunny. I am also currently a student, pursuing my degree in creative writing.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “Soulbound: Destiny’s Move”?
A2. One of the challenges I faced while writing “Soulbound: Destiny’s Move,” was keeping everything together cohesively. I suffer from ADHD and keeping all my scenes flowing was a challenge. My mom helped me on days I was really struggling. My whole book was basically one large and weird jigsaw puzzle. But thanks to her, I was able to finish it and get it published.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
A3. Well, first, I’d have to say, my mom. She was a poet. I can thank her for my love and passing the talent on for writing. There were also classic authors like Vern, Dickens, Stevenson, Fitzgerald, and of course, the lady who hooked me with vampires and werewolves and all things gothic and paranormal, Anne Rice.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
A4. I have many places in my country that are special to me. The Mountains where I live in Northeast Tennessee, where the cool breezes brush away my worries. and I love the beach. The ocean waves are calming to my soul and I feel inspired watching them roll in and take my stresses away with them. I find beauty in all the landscapes in the US, but the mountains where I live and beaches where I love to visit are my favorites.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘Soulbound: Destiny’s Move’?
A5. Honestly, I just loved writing, and coming up with stories, I don’t know that I had actual inspiration. I know that I wanted to write a book I wanted to read, so, I did it!
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘Soulbound: Destiny’s Move’?
A6. It took me about ten months to write the book. It wasn’t until after my divorce that I was able to publish it. So all in all, it took a little over a year to write and publish the book.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
A7. My book can be read on Amazon(print on demand and kindle), Barnes and Noble (print on demand and kindle) anywhere e-books are sold, google books, ibooks and can even be ordered from walmart.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Soulbound: Destiny’s Move’?
A8. The cover was actually created for me from a previous publisher. I pulled my book from them and republished myself. I am interested in a different cover, but for now I will keep the one I have.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
A9. When writing any book, to keep things fresh for my readers, I look back at my previous work, and what I am currently working on. To keep things fresh for me, to “cleanse the creative pallet” so to speak, I write a short story, sometimes it’s inspired by my characters, other times it’s something completely different. I also draw inspiration from music or art to help keep things fresh.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
A10. Write, for the sake of writing. It doesn’t matter if it’s good, or if you think it’s horrible, just write because you love it. You don’t always have to write for someone else, sometimes, you need to write for you and that’s enough.
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