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My Interview with Author Ashleigh Galvin 11/20/2013 7:48:07 PM
For the full version view my blog on sararosesalih.com. In honor of the launch of Tales of a Sevie last week, I am starting a weekly segment of author interviews that will be updated each Wednesday right here on my blog. My first guest is Australian author Ashleigh Galvin of the Amethyst Series.
Getting to know the Author:
How long have you been a writer?
AG: I wrote my first novel in Primary school. That was roughly 15 years ago now. Amazing how time flies.
What do you write? What draws you to this genre?
AG: I mostly write YA Fantasy. The reason is simply because this is my favorite genre to read. I read to escape reality which is just a little too boring some times. Add some dragons and now it’s interesting.
What do you think your books offer that others in the same genre do not?
AG: Birth By Fire’s Embrace gives a new angle on a classic Fantasy plot. By introducing fresh and a little quirky characters, it’s been a fantastic experience to write.
Where do you find your inspiration? What motivates you?
AG: Listening to music and going places I’ve never been before are two big ones. Earlier in the year I traveled to Japan and when I returned, I had a lot of inspiration for new stories.
Who are your favorite authors? Why do they inspire you?
AG: JK Rowling is a big one. Not so much for the writing but for how she inspired reading in a generation that was losing that gift.
Is writing your career? Are you writing full time or part time?
AG: Much to my annoyance, it’s currently part time. There is nothing worse than being at work when a bolt of inspiration strikes.
Do you have a favorite motivational phrase?
AG: “JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!” Kidding. Not really. I find motivation comes from within and I’ve learnt that even if you have 0 motivation to write, you still have to so it makes no difference.
Books, Writings, and Routines:
What books have you written? Do you have a favorite?
AG: I’ve written two books so far (Birth By Fire’s Embrace and its sequel) and am working on a third. They are all in the Amethyst Series. My fav would have to be the one I’m currently working on. It’s been so much fun to write I almost can’t stop.
