Author Spotligh Week with Becca Steele | Day 2 | Interview

Author Spotligh Week with Becca Steele | Day 2 | Interview

2021. február 16., kedd

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Hi my love!

Today is the 2nd day of our Author Spotlight Week with the AMAZING Becca Steele. I have to mention that my first movie that made me cry was P.S. I love you. I cried like a child! ooooooooo and the book makes Becca cry 🙆 if you want to know more about Becca, you have to read the entire interview! Believe me, it's worth it.

What inspired you to start writing?

I’ve written short stories for as long as I can remember, but it was NaNoWriMo that inspired me to attempt an actual novel.

What is the first book that made you cry?

I honestly can’t remember, I’ve been reading all my life! One book that particularly sticks out in my mind as making me cry, that I read years ago, is P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern.

What was your dream job when you were younger?

I had quite a few! But for the longest time, I wanted to become a journalist.

 

If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?

I don’t think there’s anything that I would have done differently!

What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?

Probably reading the newspapers.

How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

I have two unpublished—one of which I have no plans to publish, and the other due to release in February!

What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

It totally depends on the book, but because I don’t plot books, I normally research as I go, as the story is revealed to me. Unless there’s something specific about a character or location, then I’ll try to research that beforehand. It can be anything from googling, to talking to people I know about their experiences, or visiting locations that I want to use.

How many hours a day do you write?

It varies depending on how close I am to a deadline and how much of the book I have left. Anything from an hour to ten hours a day, sometimes even more!

How do you select the names of your characters?

Normally Google! Or I pick names I like/think will suit the characters as their personalities are revealed to me.

Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good ones?

I rarely read my reviews. As for dealing with bad or good ones, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I appreciate anyone who takes the time to sit down and write a review. I try not to dwell on anything negative and focus on the positive.

What was your hardest scene to write?

Probably the ending of The Havoc We Wreak. The culmination of 3 books, so it was a really emotional moment

Do you have a favourite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I like each of them in different ways, so I couldn’t pick a favourite! But I’ll say that Caiden Cavendish holds a special place in my heart. How he went from this angry, broody guy to really opening himself up to love and becoming someone that his loved ones could be proud of.

How do you come up with the titles to your books?

Most of the time, with a lot of help from friends! I’ve even done a title naming contest in my Facebook group.

When you’re writing an emotionally draining (or sexy, or sad, etc) scene, how do you get in the mood?

Music. Always music. I write to music 99% of the time, and I’ll often play a particular song on repeat until I finish the scene.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

For the readers, I try not to be repetitive. For me, I have to take a break in between and write something different, just to refresh my brain.

If your book was to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it?

I have no idea! I’d probably like to use unknown actors, but I’d be interested to hear who readers would cast!

Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

At the moment I’m working on an anthology piece, featuring side characters from a previous book.

Do you have any new series planned?

I do…there might be a tiny hint coming up in my next release…

Do you have a message for your readers?

Thank you for taking the time to read my books! I really appreciate you choosing to read them!

Becca Steele's Social Media Links

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Author's Spotlight Week with K.K. Allen | Day 2 | Interview

Author's Spotlight Week with K.K. Allen | Day 2 | Interview

2021. január 12., kedd

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Hey Lovelies!

This is the second day of "Author Spotlight Week" with K.K. Allen. If you want to know more about K.K. Allen you have to read this interview! I bet you will enjoy it ;)

XoXo

Genevieve

Have you always wanted to be a writer?

I wrote my first fiction novel at the age of twelve thanks to my undying love for reading. All it took was for me to run out of books to read one day and to feel inspired from a dream I’d had the night before, and I just started writing. In a way, yes, I’ve always wanted to be a writer, but I it wasn’t until I was in my twenties that I dared to dream I could do it professionally. Even then, I would write novels, but I didn’t publish my first one until six years after I’d written it.

What is the first book that made you cry?

Oh gosh, Charlotte’s Web probably, lol. But I remember reading my first Nicholas Sparks book, A Walk to Remember, when I was seventeen or eighteen, and how it moved me so much. I cried while reading that book a lot and became obsessed with his stories. I’ll never forget the day I got to meet him in real life. I was in my second year of college and loved hearing him tell his story of how he became a writer, it inspired me to begin taking my writing seriously.

What, in your opinion, are the most important elements of good writing?

I love this question! To me, great writing is the combination of elements: character development, world building, creating that emotional pull that makes me ache for certain characters and couples, and execution. It’s not just about writing great words or writing panty-melting scenes, or having a great plot. It’s about writing in a way that makes readers feel like they’re part of a story they never want to leave it.

What is your writing Kryptonite?

Angst. All the angst. Also, second chance romance. I love second chance angsty romance because it’s always emotional. There is always a deep emotional connection between h and H that I get to unpack in my stories. There’s a sense of forbidden, he/she hurt me once and I can’t let it happen again, that gets me every single time. The angst involved in the conflict surrounding the characters is usually the best in these stories. Up in the Treehouse, Waterfall Effect, and A Bridge Between Us are three second chance, angsty stories of mine that will give you these exact vibes.

How do you do research for your books?

I approach every story differently! Usually my initial ideas come from something I’ve experienced myself, and then I build on it from there. A lot of times I’ve been to, or go visit, the location of where I’m setting my novels. My books are usually very emotional, and I love for my readers to feel as if they are standing right there with my characters, so settings are extremely important to me. Most of my books are centered around careers in art (like music, writing, painting, singing, dancing, etc.), nature, and sports, and I want my readers to experience those stories seamlessly without having to question the facts. I love the research phase so much.

Do you think someone could be a writer if they don’t feel emotions strongly?

I think nowadays anyone can be a writer if they want to be. There are readers who don’t want to feel those intense emotions, but that’s not me, haha. If a story isn’t yanking on my heartstrings, even in romcom, then it won’t be for me. I can usually tell if I’m going to love a book by the first chapter.

What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?

Luckily, I have a lot of amazing author friends in this romance world, and we all turn to each other for different things. I have sprinting groups, emotional support groups, and marketing advice groups that help me through the promotional side of things. But I miss traveling to book signings so that we can all see each other face-to-face. Most of the time I am staying offline, so my closest author friends and I give each other motivational “ass slaps” via text message. Harloe Rae and I check in with each other often and it’s the best.

When you’re writing an emotionally draining (or sexy, or sad, etc) scene, how do you get in the mood?

Ooooh, good question! These are the scenes that demand all my attention/focus. Everything has to be perfect. I need everything to be quiet around me except for the ambient music I’ll play, and I need to know my characters very well by this point. And then I just write. I don’t question my words too much, I just let it all out knowing I can go back and fix things later.

If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?

Oh gosh, I live my life believing we shouldn’t regret anything, but I do wish I knew about self-publishing before I did. Knowing that avenue was out there, and that I didn’t have to face all that rejection I was sure I would get, it gave me the push I needed to get started. My first blog post was an “I’m writing a book” announcement post that went on my website, and the quote I added says it perfectly. “Let your dreams be bigger than your fears.” That’s what I would tell my younger self.

How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?

My process today is completely different from when I started, and I am always making tweaks. The most important thing I learned, and I learned it quickly (lol), is the importance of hiring a great editor. Not only did hiring someone to read my words make my books better, but it continues to strengthen my writing craft. Now, I have alpha readers, beta readers, a line editor, a copy editor, and a proofreader. There are authors who don’t feel like they need all of this, and that’s totally fine, but I know my writing is better for it.

How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

The only unpublished books I have are ones I wrote when I was in grade school. If I were to ever go back to those stories, I would rewrite them completely.

What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?

One of the critiques I used to get from my editors was that my males usually sounded like the female, haha. Their feedback made sense, so I’ve worked on that a lot over the past two years. I haven’t gotten that same feedback in a while, thank goodness.  

How do you select the names of your characters?

My character’s names always have meaning behind them. I think names are such a big piece of who we are since so much thought is put behind them. I love making this part of my story, so I’m always looking up the meanings of names and their origins.

Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good ones?

I am probably one of the few authors that loves to read my reviews on all platforms. I love knowing how readers feel as they’re reading and when they finish one of my books. There’s no bigger high than when a reader just “gets it” the way I intended for them to. I especially love when readers take their reviews even farther and add photos, quotes, and deep dive a little into why they loved the characters or story so much. Bad reviews don’t really bother me anymore. Sure, some may sting a little, but that’s just part of putting myself out there, I guess. Other than that, if a review just sounds mean spirited, I chalk it up to someone who maybe isn’t feeling like their best self. Happy people don’t tear others down and unfortunately there are platforms out there that allow for this toxicity. Luckily, I’m able to move on from it quickly.

What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

Starting a book. It’s both the most exciting and hardest aspect of my process. While I love researching and plotting and outlining (to an extent), I do not like writing those first words or even few chapters. I never quite know my characters until I’m about a month in, so I usually go back and rewrite or layer things in.

How many books have you written? Which is your favourite? Do you have a favourite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I’ve published thirteen novels since June 2014, three of those books are unpublished fantasy books that will be rewritten and published sometime soon. I’m super excited about that. As far as a favorite book, that is so hard to answer. Up in the Treehouse was a book that surprised me in the best of ways. I didn’t know I was capable of writing a story like that, and it went on to do amazing things. As far as my favorite character, I would have to say Lex Quinn from Center of Gravity. Her love for dance echoes my own, and I just love all that she overcomes to get her HEA.

Tell us about your first published book? What was the journey like?

My first published book is Summer Solstice Enchanted, and it was the first of a young adult, Greek mythology, fantasy trilogy. The story still haunts me and I cannot wait to get the reimagined story back out there. I first wrote the book in 2008 when I was between jobs, but I didn’t know what to do with it or if it was any good. In 2014 a friend of mine, T.R., told me about KDP and self-publishing, so I started to research it. My mom was my first reader and proofreader at the time. Publishing that story gave me the courage to write and publish another, and then another. By the third book, I got smart and hired an editor. Finally!

Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

I am! I’m working on a standalone new adult romance with the biggest asshole H I’ve ever written. LOL. All I’ve shared so far is this…OTM…the initials of my novel. More will be revealed soon. Join my newsletter to be the first to learn the title: smarturl.it/KK_MailList

Do you have any new series planned?

I do have a new series planned, and information will be released this summer. 

Do you have a message for your readers?

I love you! Thank you for reading. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do what I love most in this world. And if you’re not already in my reader group, Forever Young, come join us and have fun with like-minded romance lovers on the daily: www.facebook.com/groups/foreveryoungwithkk

K.K. Allen on Social Media

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Author Spotlight Week with S.M. Soto | Day 2. | Interview

Author Spotlight Week with S.M. Soto | Day 2. | Interview

2020. december 8., kedd

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Hey Lovelies!

This is the second day of "Author Spotlight Week" with S.M. Soto. If you want to know what inspired her to starts writing and how does her select the names of her characters, you have to read this interview! I bet you will enjoy it ;)

XoXo

Genevieve

What inspired you to start writing?

After I had my son, I spent a lot of time at home reading, and one thing led to another then I started writing. 

What is the first book that made you cry?

It’s hard to say. I think my first ugly cry was Carnage by Lesley Jones.

What was your dream job when you were younger?

I wanted to be an actress or a pediatrician. 

If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?

I wouldn’t do anything differently. The path I’m on is exactly where I’m supposed to be. 

What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?

An early experience for me was when I finally had the courage to publish Ache. It was a story that I sat on for so long, too afraid to do anything with it. When I finally did hit publish, the response was INSANE. I did not expect my inbox to be flooded with so many messages. Most of those messages from survivors telling me their stories, and saying the book helped them get through some of their toughest moments. I think that’s when it really hit me, that the power of my words, and the power of language, can have such an impact. It was beautiful. 

How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

Over twenty. 

What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

It really depends on the type of book. Typically I’ll spend the first month figuring out who the characters are and doing my research on their backgrounds/careers. It could be longer if the book or the characters need to be more in depth, or require more extensive research. 

How many hours a day do you write?

If I’m on a deadline, it’s pretty much all day. I’m usually chilling on a caffeine drip. But if it’s a regular day, maybe four to five hours tops. 

How do you select the names of your characters?

Typically I use names I’ve always liked. Or for villains, I use names of people I don’t like. 

Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good ones?

 I used to read all reviews, but it sort of took a toll on me and my writing. It made me second guess a lot of projects I was working on. Now, I just focus on the good ones. I tend to take things to heart, so ignorance is bliss in my case. I think constructive criticism is good, but to a certain extent. 

What was your hardest scene to write?

I would say most, if not all, of the scenes in Ache. 

Do you have a favourite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

That’s a tough one. I love all my characters, BUT I will say Selene from Chasing
the Moon holds a special place in my heart. Her character traits are a lot like me. I would even go as far as saying her character is loosely based off of me, so I can get a bit protective of her when people say she’s too naive. 

How do you come up with the titles to your books?

I usually come up with the titles after the book itself is written. Sometimes it comes to me easily, like Hate Thy Neighbor, Chasing the Moon, Ache, and Scoring the Quarterback. Other times, I have to take a step back and let the title come to me when it’s ready. 

When you’re writing an emotionally draining (or sexy, or sad, etc) scene, how do you get in the mood?

I throw on some sad or sexy music, bust out the snacks, then get to writing. 

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I think finding a good balance is the best way to do that. I try to tie up lose ends, and let the readers live in this world that they obviously enjoy being in, but not make each book so repetitive. It should feel like a new experience with each book, not like they’re reading the same recycled story and nothing ever gets solved. 

If your book was to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it?

I’ve actually never thought of this, but I think for the Chaos Series, if it was ever turned into a film, I’d like Henry Cavill and Phoebe Tonkin to be the leads. 

Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

I’m currently finishing up a fake fiancé sports romance that will be releasing next spring, then I plan to dive back into the continuation of the chaos series. 

Do you have any new series planned?

I do have quite a few planned, but announcements won’t be made until 2021. 

Do you have a message for your readers?

Just a huge, huge thank you for reading my stories. It means the absolute world to me. I appreciate every single one of you.

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Author Spotlight Week with Isabella Starling | Day 2 | Interview

Author Spotlight Week with Isabella Starling | Day 2 | Interview

2020. november 10., kedd

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Hey Lovelies!

Do you want to know why Isabella become a writer or why she choose to write dark, twisted and forbidden stories? Than you have to read this interview with her ;)

1. Why did you become a writer?

I’ve always known I would be a writer. It’s my passion and I was determined to turn it into my job!

2. Does your family support your career as a writer?

Yes, they’re very supportive. My Dad is my #1 fan even though I don’t let him read any of my books, haha! And my mom is a big reader and got me into books.

3. Why did you choose to write dirty, dark, twisted and forbidden stories?

It’s where my heart is. I love the stories because they’re fantasies. And there are no limits in dreams.

4. What is your favourite male and/or female character of your books?

My favorite males are Parker (Nox) from Sicko Stalker and King from Pet. And Bebe from Peep Show is my favorite female character.

5. What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

Probably coming to terms with the dark side of romance. It was a challenge to accept it.

6. Do you prefer to write stand-alone or series?

I love both! Standalones for emotional impact, series for characters you never want to leave.

7. Can you please share the hardest part about being a writer and how you overcame it?

The hardest part for me is dealing with criticism. I’m still in the process of overcoming it. I try not to spend time on Goodreads, haha.

8. Can you please share a writing memory that made you determined to carry on?

It was in first grade of elementary school and the first essay I wrote, my teacher told me I was destined to be a writer. That’s when I knew!

9. What is the most important thing about a book in your opinion?

That it makes you feel something.

10. If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be? 

Never stop writing. Tell your stories. Don’t be ashamed.

11. What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?

Jade West is my best author buddy! She’s always a great sounding board for ideas and just a lovely person all around. It’s amazing I get to be friends with my role model.

12. What are your plans for the future? (In life, and in writing, of course.)

I have so many things planned! I will hopefully release a book a month in 2021 and I am also hoping to start a thriller pen name.

13. What’s your favourite social media and why? Share your link.

I absolutely adore my group on Facebook! We have so much fun in there.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodgirlslovebadboys

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ARC Review + Interview - The Triple's Curse by Marsha Black

ARC Review + Interview - The Triple's Curse by Marsha Black

2018. június 14., csütörtök

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Sziasztok!

Ma Coeur kalauzol el bennünket Marsha Black világába mely az általa nagyon kedvelt urban fantasy műfajában íródott, melyben a paranormális történések és a romantikus szál könnyedén fonódik egymásba. 

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When the moon is full
High above the Earth
Three daughters shall be born
On their 16th birthday, their destiny will begin
One daughter, born with the knowledge of the future, yet blind of those closest to her

As Hope’s 16th birthday nears, weird things happen. Then on the night of her 16th birthday, Hope awakens with a scream. An unbelievable nightmare becomes her reality, and she questions her sanity.

Bryce, a new guy in town, arrives to help.

In order to survive, three must work as one, or all is lost.


Will Hope learn to use her ability in time?

Coeur review in English 

I had the pleasure of reading the first volume of The Triple's Curse trilogy from Marsha Black last week. It was the first book I’ve read from the author, but I’m pretty sure that it's not the last one! Notwithstanding the fact that we can read her novels only in English unfortunately.

The first volume of the trilogy is entitled Hope's Story, and it was written in the very popular urban fantasy genre that I love, in which the paranormal events and the romance are easily interwoven.

Hope is one of the triplets who moves to a new city, and attends to a new school where she feels immediate attraction to Bryce, not at first glance, but at first touch. Spark between them is the first sign of a complicated relationship.

The story can be got to know through thoughts, actions of the two protagonists and via text messages between them. (I really liked that the messages seem to be realistic!)

Both characters are extremely lovable: Hope is an adroit, independent girl, who finds herself in all circumstances and does whatever for those she loves.

Bryce is a real defender and one of those rare young men who are not afraid to show his emotions honestly. The relationship between them is full of secrets and slowly all will be revealed.

After her confused visions, Hope realizes that she has no choice, because she was predestined to fight against evil.

And of course just right then the story was over, it became the most exciting.

As for me, perhaps the events spin a bit slowly, so my rating is 4 stars. Nevertheless, I'm really looking forward to the next part, Destiny's story!

Thanks for the opportunity to read this great book and look forward to continuing it in August!

Coeur értékelése

Marsha Black: The Triple's Curse trilógiájának első kötetét volt szerencsém elolvasni a múlt héten. Ez volt az első könyv, melyet az írónőtől olvastam, de biztosan állíthatom, hogy nem az utolsó! Annak ellenére sem, hogy sajnálatos módon még csak angolul olvashatjuk regényeit.

A trilógia első kötete a Hope's Story címet viseli, és az általam nagyon kedvelt urban fantasy műfajában íródott, melyben a paranormális történések és a romantikus szál könnyedén fonódik egymásba. 

Hope egyike a hármasikreknek, akik új városba költözve természetesen új iskolába is kerülnek, ahol is, ha nem is első látásra, de első érintésre elemi vonzódást érez Bryce iránt. A köztük felcsapó szikrák egy bonyolult kapcsolat első jelei.

A történetet a két főszereplő gondolatain, cselekedetein és SMS-ein keresztül ismerhetjük meg. (Nagyon tetszett az üzenetek valóságszerű megjelenítése!)

Mindkét karakter roppant szerethető: Hope talpraesett, önálló csajszi, aki minden körülmények között feltalálja magát, és mindent megtesz szeretteiért.

Bryce pedig egy igazi védelmező, s azon ritka fiatal férfiak egyike, akik nem félnek az érzelmeiket nyíltan felvállalni. A kettőjük közt bimbózó kapcsolat súlyos titokkal terhes, melyekre csak szép lassan derül fény. 

A zavaros látomások kibontakozása során Hope rájön, hogy nincs választása, hisz előre elrendeltetett: harcolnia kell a gonosz ellen.

És persze pont olyankor lett vége történetének, amikor az a legizgalmasabbá vált....

Számomra talán egy kicsit lassan pörögnek fel az események, ezért értékelésem: 4 csillag. Ennek ellenére nagyon-nagyon várom a következő részt, Destiny történetét! 

Köszönöm a lehetőséget, hogy elolvashattam ezt a remek könyvet, és várom  augusztusban a folytatást!:-)

Interjú Marsha Black írónővel / Interview with Marsha Black

At what point of your life did you realize that you wanted to be a writer? / Az életed mely pontján tudatosult benned, hogy író akarsz lenni?

I’ve always loved to read and in elementary school my teacher loved reading that stories I wrote that we were assigned to write. So, I would have to say since back then.

Mindig is szerettem olvasni, és az iskolában a tanárnőm nagyon szerette olvasni a kiadott feladatokról szóló írásaimat. Tehát talán azt mondhatnám, hogy ettől az időponttól…

Who are your writer role models? / Kik az írói példaképeid?

I’ve recently met a lot of indie authors, some whose books I have read since becoming involved in the indie community. Outside of that I don’t have any personal writer role models and there are too many to name that I’ve met online that are so helpful to other new and writer to be’s.

 Mostanában sok független íróval találkoztam, akik könyveit már olvastam mióta csatlakoztam egy független írói közösséghez. Ezen kívül nincs személyes példaképem. Sok nevet felsorolhatnék, akikkel online találkoztam, ami nagyon hasznos egy új író számára.

Who is/are your favorite writer(s) and what is your favorite book genre? / Ki/kik a kedvenc íród/íróid? Mi a kedvenc műfajod?

My favorite authors are Nora Roberts, Christine Feehan, Sherrilyn Kenyon…going off of that, I’m sure you could tell I love to read Paranormal

Stephany Wallace, Heather Renee, Mirandra Brock, Julie Hall, Jen L. Grey, Bri Amari, Ednah Walters, S.T Bende are also amazing authors.

Kedvenc íróim: Nora Robert, Christine Feehan, Sherrilyn Kenyon.  Bizonyára tudod, hogy szeretek különös/paranormális dolgokat olvasni. 

De Stephany Wallace, Heather Renee, Mirandra Brock, Julie Hall, Jen L. Grey, Bri Amari, Ednah Walters, S.T Bende is csodálatos írók.

How do you collect information for your books/characters? / Hogyan gyűjtesz anyagot a könyveidhez, karaktereidhez?

I do a little bit of google research for some things, others I just make up on my own. I love writing fiction because none of it’s real and even things that are common knowledge is still able to be twisted and turned within a story.

Egyrészt kicsit kutatok a neten, másrészt magam találom ki. Szeretek fikciót írni, mert abban semmi sem valóságos, és még a megszokott dolgok is képesek a történeten belüli váratlan fordulatokra. 

In what circumstances do you write your books? How long does it take to write a book? / Milyen körülmények közt írsz? Mennyi ideig tart megírni egy könyvet?

It actually varies. I work full time, have 2 kids, one of which is a toddler, and am taking college courses. I don’t get as much time as I would if my toddler was older, but I try to get what I can in. The Triplet’s Curse – Hope’s Story took me about 6 months to finish writing and publish. I took about a month or so break from writing once it was released to spend quality time with my kids, which has caused book 2 – The Triplet’s Curse – Destiny’s Story to release much later than I had planned.

Ez változó. Teljes munkaidőben dolgozom, van két gyermekem, akik közül az egyik totyogó és egyetemi kurzusokra is járok. Szóval nincs annyi időm, mint amennyit szeretnék, majd ha a totyogó idősebb lesz, de

addig is megpróbálom megtenni, amit tudok. A Triplet’s Curse – Hope’s Story megírása és kiadása 6 hónapig tartott. A könyv kiadása után körülbelül egy hónapra félbehagytam az írást, hogy értékes időt tölthessek el a gyermekeimmel. Ezért a második könyv - The Triplet’s Curse – Destiny’s Story – sokkal később kerül kiadásra, mint terveztem.

Did you have any difficulties with publishing your first book and if you had what were those? / Jó, vagy Volt-e bármilyen nehézséged az első könyveid megjelentetésekor, és ha igen, mik voltak ezek?

Only difficulty would be that I was so excited to finish and get my book out there and read, that I didn’t have it go through editing multiple times before publishing. It’s good to have numerous sets of eyes going over the story, since they might catch something that someone else might not have.

Az egyetlen nehézséget az jelentette, hogy olyan izgatott voltam, hogy befejezzem, kiadjam és olvassam a könyvet, hogy a közzététele előtt nem volt lehetőségem átnézni. Az jó, ha több szempár nézi át a történetet, mivel észrevehet olyat, amit más nem. 

At the moment are you working on any book? / Most dolgozol valamilyen könyvön?

I am currently working on The Triplet’s Curse – Destiny’s Story which I am looking to release in August of this year.

I am also working on a Dark Mermaid Story for the Dark Waters A Mermaid Anthology that is to be released June 30th of this year,

Jelenleg a The Triplet’s Curse – Destiny’s Story-n dolgozom, amely idén augusztusba fog megjelenni.

És dolgozom a Dark Mermaid Story for the Dark Waters A Mermaid Anthology-án, amely  ez év június 30-án kerül kiadásra.

What would be your advices to somebody who wants to start writing? / Mit tanácsolnál annak, aki el akarja kezdeni az írást?

My advice would be to do it. No matter whether you get good or bad feedback, write it as something you would read even if no one else would. There will be people who support you and those that won’t. If it’s something you want to do, and you enjoy doing it, don’t let anything stand in your way…on the flip side…don’t let if control your life and don’t feel like a horrible writer if you don’t get a lot of sales…it’s just the way it is.

I’m the type of person that I’m grateful for any sales I make and that I just hope my books do what many books have done for me, which is be an escape from reality when I would need one.

 Azt tanácsolnám, hogy csináld. Nem számít, hogy jó vagy rossz visszajelzést kapsz-e, írj olyat, amit szívesen olvasnál, még akkor is, ha más nem teszi. Lesznek emberek, akik támogatnak és olyanok is, akik nem. Ha ez az, amit szeretnél csinálni, élvezd, és ne hagyd, hogy bármi az utadba álljon… másrészt ne hagyd, hogy az eladások befolyásolják az életedet és ne érezd magad rossz írónak, ha nem jók az eladási számok… ez már csak ilyen.

Én olyan típusú ember vagyok, aki minden eladásnak nagyon örül, és remélem, hogy könyveim megadják az olvasóknak mindazt, amit sok könyv nekem is megadott: elmenekülni a valóságtól, amikor arra van szükségem.

Thank you so much!

Coeur

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