Hello and welcome!
I am so happy you could join us today.
G.H – How are you today?
S.F - Great thanks, just finished booking
all my hotels for my book signing next year.
G.H - When did you first start writing?
S.F - As a child I suppose, but seriously
about 3 years ago
G.H - Did you always want to be a writer?
If not what did you want to be?
S.F - Writing is just something I have
always done, be it poetry or my diary. I am a qualified Children's Nurse and
Health Visitor, so nursing was dear to my heart for a long while too. I left
the nursing register last October for good and now want to concentrate on my
writing.
G.H - Are you a full-time or part-time
writer? How does that affect your writing?
S.F - A bit of both just now but want to
write full time if possible.
G.H - How did you become involved with
the subject or theme of your book?
S.F - Believe it or not it was after I
first read FsoG and thought “I can do better than this, and also know more
about the subject” So started writing erotica.
G.H - Why did you choose to write in your
particular field or genre? If you write more than one, how do you balance
them?
S.F - I have published erotica so far and
the next book due to be published is paranormal romance /sci fi/ Steampunk but
also erotic.
In complete contrast I also have a series
of children's books which I am hoping to publish on kindle and paperback before
Christmas 2015.
G.H - Where does your inspiration for
these stories come from?
S.F - I have a very vivid imagination and
dream some parts of my book. Some elements are due to my love of the paranormal
and Steampunk.
G.H - What was your favourite chapter to
write and why?
S.F - For the published work it would be
the last story in the novella, as I got to ask a lot of Dominants pertinent
questions about sex, as the POV was from a male Dominant. I got some
interesting, and very different answers in response to my questions.
G.H - Where is your favourite place to
write?
S.F - In my bedroom, and also the garden,
weather permitting.
G.H - Do you have a certain routine you
have for writing? i.e. You listen to music, sit in a certain chair?
S.F - I sit in bed ( lazy thing ) or in
the garden on a comfy chair.
G.H - Do you use a computer/laptop for
your first draft or are you a pen and paper writer?
S.F - I write freehand for my stories but
type up my blog posts straight to the computer. I find my work flows better
when I write freehand. I write tons of annotations in the margins, also words I
want to use in the story.
G.H - How do you come up with characters
names and place names in your books?
S.F - I research them sometimes and
others are names of friends and family.
G.H - Did you learn anything from writing
your book? What was it?
S.F - Yes, especially the Steampunk
writing as I did meticulous research for the airship and technology used.
G.H - How long does it usually take you
to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
S.F - I have been working on the next
book for two and a half years but that is because due to personal circumstances
I had writers block for over a year.
G.H - Can you describe the feeling you
had when you saw your published book for the first time?
S.F - Ecstatic, but also a little
disappointed as I had rushed it out and was very unhappy with the editing and
grammar. This book has since been republished, I am much happier with it now.
G.H - Who are some of your favourite
authors?
S.F - I love Dean Koontz, Anne Rice, and
J R Tolkien. I love an eclectic mix.
G.H - Have you ever suffered from a
"writer's block"? What did you do to get past the "block"?
S.F - As I said previously, yes. I had
some major personal problems and they affected me very badly. I just dried up
for a while but I am back now and working on a few new projects, including a
vampire story.
G.H - Time for a few crazy
questions!
G.H - Do you write naked?
S.F - Sometimes, as I generally
sleep naked. I hate wearing clothes in bed.
G.H - Have you ever been in
trouble with the police?
S.F - No, not to my knowledge,
other than a few speeding tickets that have now lapsed.
G.H - Do you drink?
Smoke?
S.F - I don't smoke but I am
partial to red wine and tequila though.
G.H - What do you want your
tombstone to say?
S.F - That I was loved and
cherished by my family and friends.
G.H - If you had a superpower, what would it be?
S.F - To turn back time.
G.H - What secret talents do you have?
S.F - I can sing, and used to be a member of a musical theatre
group. I have also choreographed some numbers for a pantomime.
G.H - What is something you want to accomplish before you die?
S.F - Easy one, to make it to no 1 on Amazon and people to buy my
books.
G.H - Do you have any scars? What are they from?
S.F - I have stretch marks from having my children, but no scars
apart from tiny scrapes when I was a child. I had three older brothers and was
a Tom boy.
G.H - Do you dream? Do you have any recurring dreams/nightmares?
S.F - Yes I used to dream about being chased by a witch when I was
younger. It was horrible and went on for years. I occasionally dream that the
world is ending and I can't get to my family.
G.H – Back to normal questions!
G.H - What piece of advice would you give
to a new writer?
S.F - Listen to advise from other
published authors when given. My author friends have been so supportive of my
learning my craft. Also that you need to keep reading, lots of varied genres.
Finally please accept constructive criticism when given, you are never too old
to learn and improve.
G.H - Would you share a deep dark secret
about you with us?
S.F - Hmmm well if I did it wouldn't be a
secret anymore- would it?
Thank
you for letting us get to know you and your books. It was an absolute pleasure
to have you with us!
Everyone,
please remember any questions or suggestions please write them in the comments
section below.
G :)
