When did you first start writing?
I started writing at the ripe age of 12. At first, I wrote
poems because of my lovely English teacher decided that we should write poems
and from then on, I fell in love with poetry. The writing bug really bit me a
year later when the movie of Nickelodeon movie, Clock Stoppers came out. I
thought the movie was going to be horrible, so I decided that I would write a
novel that would be better than the movie. Needless to say, my book wasn't as
good as the move but I didn't care. I love writing and nothing else mattered.
Thus my obsession with writing begun.
What music do you listen to when you write?
Actually, I don't listen to music when I write. The reason I
don't listen to music is because it distracts me from writing. My favorite
genre is electronic dance. So every time I listen to it (especially Cascada or
Rhianna's Please Don't Stop the Music) I want to dance instead of write. So
it's more of a hindrance instead of a help.
Do you have any hidden talents?
Apparently, I have the talent of weaving my hair. Everywhere
I go people compliment me on my hair and they are so shocked to know that I did
it myself. You should see their faces, "You did THAT yourself?" Yeah,
of course. You know how expensive it is to get kinky twists done? Over a
hundred dollars easy, especially with all of the hair weave I did and how long
it is. I'll give you a hint: The hair is longer than you think! I constantly
sit on my hair, lol since I didn't originally intend for my hair to be this
long when I started out . . . But that's a whole different story.
What was your inspiration to put together this anthology?
Funny enough, there wasn't any inspiration at all! I know,
such a bad answer for a writer, but I am telling the truth. You see, I was
taking a Creative Writing class and for the first time ever, I had to write
short stories. Before this point in my life, I never wrote a short story but I
found something funny about it: I loved it. I was able to delve into the
characters I loved, create new stories that would inspire bigger ideas, and it
was a way to play with the inner thoughts that floated my mind. Even at one
point, my professor told me that all of my novel ideas were really short stories.
Granted, at that time, I did not appreciate him saying that, but some of my
ideas were short stories. I just never knew it.
The poems in the anthology however, were inspired by mostly
my personal life. And other times, by the urge to write it down. I don't think
I could fully explain it properly, but when an idea hits me, it's like
lightening and I'm alert and aware that a poem is in me that needs to be
written. I've literally tried to go asleep with that feeling, but I couldn't. I
had to write it down into poetic form. It doesn't happen so often (like once or
twice a month) but when it happens, I have to write that poem down or I can't
think straight.
Oh, and one of the poems, In Death You Speak, it was inspired
by boredom in class. I was sitting in one of the English Literature classes
listening to them drone on and on about something, so I wrote a poem instead of
listening. J
I know. I'm horrible. A-soon-to-be English teacher not paying attention in an
English classroom? Shocker.
What books of yours should we be looking out for release
next?
The next book I'm currently editing that you should look for
is the sequel for Everblossom.
Blurb
An
anthology that will quench your thirst for more than the ordinary.
Everblossom is a journey through poems and short stories
that may seem ordinary on the surface but dig a little deeper and the world not
only shifts . . . It changes.
The author who brought you Iwishacana/Acanawishi, now brings you a
dash of everything from dark fantasy to the paranormal to romance. So prepare
yourself to delve into the three stages of the flower from bud to blossom then
back to seed; you'll go through them all with a whole new perspective on what
it all truly means.
This book is available for purchase here:
What book are you reading now?
I'm reading Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves. It's a gorgeously
dark fantasy book from an author I love. Sadly, I'm almost finished with it but
I will give it a grand review hopefully sometime next week. I'm so excited to
share this book with my followers!
What is the most difficult thing about being a writer?
What is the easiest thing?
The easiest thing about writing is coming up with the ideas.
I come up with new ideas practically every day I take a step outside. Now the
hardest part about writing is putting your idea on paper and making it come
across right. Especially for a novel. It's a long journey from the first page
until the last and to make sure it's projecting the idea from cover to cover
from word to word is the most difficult part. As a writer, you have to be
consistent, persistent, and have excellent time management to be able to
complete a novel with style, grace and be sane. Seriously. Ask some writers if
they haven't pulled their hair out over a story that just wouldn't translate
from their brain onto the paper right. Ah, the makings of a novel.
Quick: Vampire or Shapeshifter?
Shapeshifters all the way. Vampires get way too much hype right now and
they have become mainstream and valued for their apparent sex appeal.
Shapeshifters on the other hand, will always win in a battle, they are scary,
and they are sexy. Win win.
What is the most rewarding thing about being a writer?
I know for me, the most rewarding thing about being a writer is getting
back reviews from people who have bought and loved your book. And understood
your ideas! I was really wondering about the poems I wrote called WSV (Words
Speak Volumes). For the longest time I debated about publishing them in the
first place since all they were was words written down a page telling a story
in an odd way. I thought that maybe people just wouldn't get it.
It warmed my heart that not only did people understand my poems, they
loved them! I couldn't be more thrilled since my poems have never been out to
see daylight (yes, I get the Emily Dickinson irony there)! Therefore, I'm
always glad to receive somewhat of fan mail on how my writing has made people
think in a whole new way once they read Everblossom: A Short Story and Poetry
Anthology.
Any advice for writers?
I have plenty of advice for writer! They can check out these links on
my blog here:
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http://teacherwritebookaholicohmy.blogspot.com/2011/10/tips-and-tricks-how-not-to-request-book.html
But overall, I'd say keep writing and keep reading. Do your research.
Do not limit yourself with traditional publishing or self publishing. It is
possible to do both.
Anything you want to say to your readers?
To my readers, I have to say you are the driving force behind my
writing. You are the people I am so grateful for and I hope that you will find
time to read my books and love them just as much as I do. And if you do love
them to pieces, then please express and share your love in reviewing my books
online! That is all the thanks I need at the end of the day.
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