I just wanted to introduce to you to the fabulous Tessa Stokes. She is a great author and has some great interview answers. Her newest book, The Ruthin Trilogy book three has just come out and is selling like hotcakes.
Tell me a bit about yourself:
I was born in the United Kingdom but after
graduating from uni I travelled around quite a bit for my work. I’ve lived in
various places in the world, North Africa, Europe, Australia, but now I am home
again in England. I live in the countryside and enjoy the history and places
there.
What type of genre do you write?
I write urban fantasy romance, paranormal
romance books.
What genre to you personally read?
I read everything (LOL) many genres,
recently not as much as I would like to as I am writing two books.
Tell me about your latest?
I recently released second editions of my
vampire urban fantasy with new edits and extra scenes, plus new covers. The
Ruthin Trilogy book three is currently one of the books I am working on.
Where is your book available?
What sparked your passion for books and the
art of a good story?
I can’t remember but I have been reading
from a very early age and always loved books and stories. I use books as an
escape.
Is there a particular book that changed or
affected your life in a big way?
Not really.
What was the seed of inspiration for your
latest book?
An old abbey I visited in a very old town
in England. I thought of the characters as I sat in a nearby café.
Everything was so atmospheric and the story
just unfolded there.
Is there a message in your book that you
want readers to grasp?
No real message. I write about love and
loneliness, what it feels like to be alone in the world.
What challenges have you faced in your
writing career?
Marketing (LOL) it’s the bête noir of all
writers I think because it’s so time consuming and random. Finding the place
where your readers might find you is mission impossible.
Do you see yourself in any of your characters?
I think a different little piece of me is
in each of my characters, but then again who knows really.
What is your personal cure for
procrastination?
I find I don’t procrastinate there’s so
much to do.
What does your workspace look like?
It’s utilitarian, but I work by a big
window with a rural view so that’s great.
What do you do when you’re not writing?
Work (LOL) sometimes I get to sleep and
eat.
What are the most important attributes to
remaining sane as a writer?
I have no idea. I guess resilience is, or
an ability to bounce back from all the disappointments.
What was the greatest thing you learned at
school?
To continue to learn all through life.
Did you have a moment when you realised you
were meant to be a writer
When I was about eight and I couldn’t stop
writing a story at school, then at ten pages the teacher said I had to stop.
What advice would you give to aspiring
authors?
Just write from the heart.
After this book, what is next?
The Ruthin Trilogy book three is my current
WIP and also a stand alone romance.
Here's a little about the author and some short excerpts from her books:
Tell me a bit about yourself:
I was born in the United Kingdom but after
graduating from uni I travelled around quite a bit for my work. I’ve lived in
various places in the world, North Africa, Europe, Australia, but now I am home
again in England. I live in the countryside and enjoy the history and places
there.
What type of genre do you write?
I write urban fantasy romance, paranormal
romance books.
What genre to you personally read?
I read everything (LOL) many genres,
recently not as much as I would like to as I am writing two books.
Tell me about your latest?
I recently released second editions of my
vampire urban fantasy with new edits and extra scenes, plus new covers. The
Ruthin Trilogy book three is currently one of the books I am working on.
Where is your book available?
What sparked your passion for books and the
art of a good story?
I can’t remember but I have been reading
from a very early age and always loved books and stories. I use books as an
escape.
Is there a particular book that changed or
affected your life in a big way?
Not really.
What was the seed of inspiration for your
latest book?
An old abbey I visited in a very old town
in England. I thought of the characters as I sat in a nearby café.
Everything was so atmospheric and the story
just unfolded there.
Is there a message in your book that you
want readers to grasp?
No real message. I write about love and
loneliness, what it feels like to be alone in the world.
What challenges have you faced in your
writing career?
Marketing (LOL) it’s the bête noir of all
writers I think because it’s so time consuming and random. Finding the place
where your readers might find you is mission impossible.
Do you see yourself in any of your characters?
I think a different little piece of me is
in each of my characters, but then again who knows really.
What is your personal cure for
procrastination?
I find I don’t procrastinate there’s so
much to do.
What does your workspace look like?
It’s utilitarian, but I work by a big
window with a rural view so that’s great.
What do you do when you’re not writing?
Work (LOL) sometimes I get to sleep and
eat.
What are the most important attributes to
remaining sane as a writer?
I have no idea. I guess resilience is, or
an ability to bounce back from all the disappointments.
What was the greatest thing you learned at
school?
To continue to learn all through life.
Did you have a moment when you realised you
were meant to be a writer
When I was about eight and I couldn’t stop
writing a story at school, then at ten pages the teacher said I had to stop.
What advice would you give to aspiring
authors?
Just write from the heart.
After this book, what is next?
The Ruthin Trilogy book three is my current
WIP and also a stand alone romance.
Hi Jodie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for inviting me to the blog. I enjoyed talking with you.