What is your name, where were you born and where do you live now?
My name is Joanna, I was born in
Przemysl, Poland. I moved to the UK when I was 19. I currently live in Cardiff,
Wales.
Did
you always want to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
I have written for as long as I can
remember, but it was two years ago that I made a decision that I wanted to be a
full time writer.
Did
it take a long time to get your first book published?
I self published my first book, so I did
it as soon as it was ready.
Do
you work another job as well as your writing work?
Unfortunately yes, I work as an
employment advisor
How
long does it usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to
finishing writing it?
It took me nearly 3 years to finish my
first book. Right now, between 1-4 months.
What
can we expect from you in the future? ie
More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
I have got a lot of ideas. I am going to
write a lot more fantasy and probably a few more contemporary romances.
Do
you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
Yes, I am currently working on
contemporary romance novel and it’s a stand alone book.
Do
you have a favourite out of the books you have written? If so why is it your
favourite?
£6.19 per Witching Hour is my favourite
because I enjoyed writing it so much.
Where
do you get your book plot ideas from? What/Who is your inspiration?
Dreams, other books and films. Ideas are
coming to me all the time.
Do
you have anybody read your books and give you reviews before you officially
release them?ie. Your partner, children, friends, reviewers you know?
My friends and beta readers. I try to
get ARC to as many people as I can.
Do
you gift books to readers to do reviews?
Yes
Do
you read all the reviews of your book/books?
I try to, but I know that I shouldn’t.
How
do you come up with the Title and Cover Designs for your book/books?Who
designed the Cover of your books?
I always design my own covers. I buy a
lot stock pictures which I really like and then I add what I need in the end.
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?
Sometimes I plan the story, so I know what
I have to write in the next few chapters and sometimes the writing just flows.
Which
format of book do you prefer, ebook,hardback, or paperback?
Since I discovered kindle I do prefer ebooks.
What
is your favourite book and Why? Have you
read it more than once?
Harry Potter series, I can read this
over and over again. I love the world that JK Rowling created. It’s so unique.
Do
you think ebooks will ever totally replace printed books?
No, I think there still will be people
that would enjoy printed books.
Did
you read a lot at school and write lots of stories or is being a writer
something newer in your life?
I have always been an avid reader and I
wrote a lot of stories when I was in school. I can’t imagine doing anything
else.
Do
you have a favourite genre of book?
Paranormal Romance
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