What is your name, where were you born and
where do you live now?
Hello! My name is
Kelsey Miller. I’m from Pennsylvania, and now am up in Massachusetts for
school.
2 Did you always want to be a writer? If not what
did you want to be?
I’ve wanted to be a
novelist since I was a kid. Fingers crossed!
3 Did it take a long time to get your first book
published?
My
book was published four years after I began writing it. I think a large reason
for this is that I’ve always been in school, so I could only write during the
summers. (I started my book when I was fourteen.)
4 What is the name of your latest book, and if
you had to summarize it in less than 20 words what would you say?
I
just published my first book, Retribution.
It features a vampire who doesn’t drink blood and a werewolf who is forced into
his human form whenever he fights the vampire.
5 Who is your publisher? or do you self-publish?
I
self-publish! However, I own the publishing rights to my book.
6 What can we expect from you in the future?
ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
So
here’s the thing. I’m definitely going
to continue writing in the vampire/paranormal genre since Retribution is the first in a series. But I wouldn’t say that I
have any plans to limit myself to one genre. If there’s anything I’ve noticed
from writing it’s that I’m constantly coming up with ideas for new books, and
these ideas are almost never in the same “genre”. I think I won’t know what
genre I will write in until after I’ve finished the Retribution series. I’d like to think that I will become an author
who will write in whatever genre she is currently interested in.
7 Where do you get your book plot ideas from?
DUDE.
Everywhere. I mean, I get ideas while I’m driving down the road.
8 Do you gift books to readers to do reviews?
Of
course! Although I’m a poor college student so hundreds of free books would be
outside my economic means. I would say contact me on goodreads or through email
and let me know. If you have a blog or something I’d probably be more likely
to.
9 Do you read all the reviews of your book/books?
Heck
yes! At the moment I only have like three, but I’ll definitely read all of
them. My favorite part of publishing my book is having people tell me what they
think of it. The first random stranger who rated my book was literally one of
the coolest things I’ve ever experienced.
1 What do
you think makes a book a really good/bestseller ?
Well,
I suppose there are a couple of factors. Big publishing companies have the
means to market books and whip up much interest before the book is actually
released. I think the current popular trends in books are also contributing
factors. But I think the most important thing that makes a book really good is
the author’s interest in it. The author has to write a book the she loves, a
book that she would pick up off the
shelf. This quality makes the book, I don’t know, honest, or something. You can
tell that the author wasn’t just trying to make money or become famous. If a
book is “true”, then it’s more likely that it will be marketed by top
publishers and be or become a popular trend.
1 Which
format of book do you prefer, ebook,hardback, or paperback?
Good
question! It depends on my level of interest in the book.
Hardcovers:
OMG-this-book-is-awesome-I’ll-love-it-forever.
Paperbacks:
Yeah, this book is pretty awesome.
E-books:
Meh, I just want to know how it ends.
1 What is
your favourite book and Why? Have you read it more than once?
Pride & Prejudice.
It’s just…perfect. Yes, I’ve read it more than once. In fact, now I want to
read it again…
1 Do you
think children at schools these days are encouraged enough to read? and/or do
Imaginative writing?
Nope,
and it’s depressing. This is the problem: Children don’t read the right kind of
books in school. Yes, classic literature has its merit, and kids should be
exposed to that. But the problem with only reading these books is that children
begin to believe that every book is
like this. And then they decide that they hate reading because let’s face it,
sometimes classic lit can be hard to plough through. I can’t tell you how many
times I’ve heard kids say, “I didn’t even know there were books like this!” when
they read something that might be found on the new release shelf of the
children’s section. And that’s sad.
1 What do
you think about book trailers?
I
think they’re pretty nifty, especially since books now have to compete with
movies and video games.
1 What
piece of advice would you give to a new writer?
Do
NOT stop writing. Writing is hard, and it has to be done by yourself. But
you’re not alone; every writer knows
how hard it is to keep writing through that wall.
Do
NOT let people tell you that your book will never be published. That is crap.
With services like createspace and kindle direct publishing you will be able to
publish your book, even if it’s not conventionally.
Do
NOT write something because you think it will be popular or it is popular.
Write about something that interests you.
Do
NOT think anything is a stupid idea. You thought it up, it’s probably pretty
cool.
Do
NOT lose your sanity while writing.
Where can readers follow you?
(this much social media is ridiculous)
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