What have you had published?
Besides
‘Hideaway Hill’ I have also published ‘Last Teardrop: The Chronicles of Amber
Harris’ a YA vampire novel, and a short story called ‘Frozen’, which is a part
of the Hapless Halloween anthology my
writing group put together.
What genre(s) of book do you write?
I tend to
write in the YA, paranormal, sci-fi/fantasy and romance genres. But then again,
I think if the mood struck me, and I had an idea I couldn’t shake, I’d be willing
to try something new.
What inspired you to write your first book?
I’ve always
wanted to write. For years, the thought of writing a book sat with me. It
wasn’t until I finally had a thought/storyline, which continued to play over
and over in my mind that I decided to sit down and put the idea to paper (or
computer screen, since I don’t write anything down first. I just type.)
How long did it take you to write ‘Hideaway Hill’?
‘Hideaway
Hill’ took about four months to write. Maybe a little less, I lose track of
time. I have to sometime take breaks while writing a story. I become so
wrapped-up living through the characters that I fight sleep, and hate to be
pulled away from the computer even to eat!
What is the working title of your next book(s)?
Currently,
I’m working on the second instalment of The Chronicles of Amber Harris (it’s in
edit mode and I hope to have it on ebook by Dec/Jan). ‘Wayward Love’ will be my
next romance—I haven’t set a release date for that yet. And I am now writing
the third book in The Chronicles of Amber Harris.
When and why did you begin writing?
I always
wanted to write a book. I think I finally committed to attempting my hand at the
writing world in October of 2009. I’d
read a lot of books: romance, YA and other genres, and I remember finishing a
book (I won’t say which one) and finally realizing that I really wanted to tell
my story. I wondered how it would turn out since I never took a writing class,
and had no clue what was involved in creating a novel. I didn’t tell anyone for a while that I was
writing. I was almost 8 chapters into the story before I revealed my project to
my husband.
Do you self publish your books or go through an agency?
All of my
books are self published via Amazon--paperback and ebook, and Barnes and Noble
Nook. I hope to one day go through an agency, yet I’m enjoying learning the
publishing world through the eyes of an indie author.
What part of writing books do you find the hardest?
For me
there are a few things I find hard about writing a book.
- I
think I maybe the worst speller in the world! Sometimes the computer
doesn’t know what I’m trying to spell. (So embarrassing!)
- Editing-
Ugh! I do a lot of the editing myself. So with incorrect spellings or
missing the proper punctuation can be troublesome.
What do you do in your spare time?
Spare time?
There’s no such thing. (lol) I guess if I do have some spare time, you would
find me reading, writing, or watching TV with the hubby. My best friend and I
also try to do a ladies’ night at least once a week too.
Who is your favourite author?
I have so
many series that I love to read. A lot of authors’ names are running through my
head. Still, the one and only person hands-down for all time favourite author
is Stephenie Meyers.
What’s your favourite genre to read?
My
favourite genres are romance and YA. I’m a sucker for a love story, so those
two combined and I’m overly ecstatic. As long as it isn’t too gruesome (I have
an overactive imagination, and can’t sleep if I am seeing the creepy things I
just read about hiding in the shadows) I will read it.
Do you have any advice for other writers?
My advice
for other writers: Never give up. Share your work with family and friends,
they’ll be your biggest supporters. And, if you haven’t already, join a writers
group. Your family and friends maybe supportive but your writing group will
understand the creative world your in.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
I want to
say thank you, Katie! This was fun and an honor to do. I look forward to any
other questions or comments and can be followed on Twitter: Elle_A_Rose or
found on Facebook: Elle A. Rose
