What is your name, where were you born and
where do you live now?
My name is Alyson
Burdette. I was born in Ohio and still live there.
When did you first consider yourself as a
"writer"?
Not until recently. Even
after I signed my publishing contract, I still didn’t think it was real. A few
days ago I realized that the last five books I’ve read were all written by
friends of mine. I think that’s when it hit me that I was a writer.
Did it take a long time to get your first
book published?
Yes. It was about two and
a half years from start to finish.
Do you work another job as well as your
writing work?
Yes, I work at a
pharmacy.
Who is your publisher? or do you self
publish?
Musa Publishing
What can we expect from you in the future?
ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
I’m working on a sequel
to my first book, Nightfire, as well as a couple of other projects.
What genre would you place your books into?
Paranormal Romance.
What made you decide to write that genre of
book?
It’s my favourite genre to
read, so it just made sense.
Do you choose a title first, or write the
book then choose the title?
I write the book first,
and then try to work out a title as I’m writing.
Do you basic plot/plan for your book,
before you actually begin writing it out? Or do you let the writing flow and
see where it takes the story?
I like to let the writing
flow as I go. It’s more exciting that way because I don’t always know what’s
going to happen.
How do you market/promote your books?
I’m still trying to learn
how to do that. I’ve been working on a book blog tour and will probably be
doing some giveaways.
What do you think makes a book a really
good/bestseller ?
An inventive plot and
interesting characters.
What are you currently reading? Are you
enjoying it? What format is it?(ebook, hardback or paperback)
I’m reading a book called
Slipstream by Michael Offut. It’s an e-book and I’m enjoying reading it.
Do you think ebooks will ever totally
replace printed books?
I think there will always
be print books, because people like collecting them, but e-books are the
publishing world is headed.
What do you think about book trailers?
I think they are a lot of
fun.
What piece of advice would you give to a new
writer?
To not give up.
Publishing is a difficult world and it’s easy to get discouraged but it’s a
world that’s totally worth fighting for.
Where can readers follow you?
Your blog details?
Your blog details?
AlysonBurdette.blogspot.com
Your Facebook page?
http://www.facebook.com/AlysonBurdette
Your Goodreads author page?
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5347104.Alyson_Burdette
Your Twitter details?
@AlysonBurdette
Thanks for hosting me!
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