Did you always want to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
I have always wanted to be a writer. The
only other options I ever considered were astronaut and assassin, but somehow,
it seemed more fun to write about those careers than to actually do them—and
much healthier for my bone density and longevity.
Do you work another job as well as your
writing work?
No, I am a full-time novelist.
How long does it usually take you to
write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
It takes quite a bit of planning
beforehand and editing afterward, but I would say that two months of working
intensely should be enough time to finish a 100,000 word novel. That’s with a
minimum of 80-hour workweeks.
Which of your books were easier/harder
to write than the others?
Any book where the main character
suffers a lot is difficult to write. For the reader, it’s over quickly, but a
chapter that takes an hour to read will take dozens of hours and several days to
write, forcing the writer to stay immersed in the negative situation for a
longer period of time. The only thing to do is develop a thicker skin!
What genre would you place your books
into?
All of my books have plenty of romance,
but I can’t seem to keep a bit of the supernatural out of my stories. I love
the added excitement of paranormal elements, and that is why I write
fantasy/science-fiction.
What made you decide to write that genre
of book?
That’s the type of book, movie, and TV
show that I grew up loving. I always felt that a paranormal world swept you
away more than a regular contemporary romance story.
Do you have a certain routine you have
for writing? ie You listen to music, sit in a certain chair?
I do like to listen to songs that set
the atmosphere for the particular chapter/scene I’m working on. I also like to
write in bed, with a blanket so that I can stay warm and cozy.
Do you have anybody read your books and
give you reviews before you officially release them?ie. Your partner, children,
friends, reviewer’s you know?
I really enjoy chatting with my readers,
and a few have become my closest friends. I have a team of about 4-6 readers
who go through the stories and give me chapter by chapter feedback and help me
to polish up the books.
Do you read all the reviews of your
book/books?
Oh, yes. I feel that one can learn and
grow a great deal from reviews!
Do you choose a title first, or write
the book then choose the title?
Each book is different. Some books begin
with a story, and others begin with a title.
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?
A bit of both. Characters are like
children—you carry them in your mind for years, give birth to them on paper,
and educate and raise them, hoping they’ll turn out right. But there is still a
special, secret element of a soul that you can’t predict or control, no matter
how hard you try.
What do you think makes a book a really
good/bestseller ?
Hard work, devotion to the story, clever
marketing, and luck! I have got the first two down, and I’m working on the
third as we speak.
What do you do to unwind and relax? Do
you have a hobby?
I love dancing and martial arts. I hope
to have more time for them in the future!
Do you think books transfer to movies
well? Which is you favourite/worst book
to movie transfer?
Oh, yes! I love movies that are based on
books, and TV series too. I was very much enjoying the “Legend of the Seeker”
adaptation of the Terry Goodkind novels, and I was disappointed that they were
cancelled.
Where can readers follow you?
I am very active on my Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/NadiaFans
Your blog details? nadiascrieva.blogspot.com
Your web site ? www.NadiaScrieva.com
Your Goodreads author page? http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5449630.Nadia_Scrieva
Your Twitter details? https://twitter.com/NadiaScrieva
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