Frequently Asked Questions

The concept comes first, followed by the characters. I like to flesh out my characters using detailed character sheets. Once I know how they behave, these characters drive the story. As a plotter, I plan using beat sheets and outlining.

Most of my books are in multiple character perspectives. I like to give insight into how different  people think and feel.

No, even though I have loved reading and storytelling since I was little. My original career ambitions involved science, but my life travelled some unexpected paths. It took me a while, but I believe I have finally found my true calling.

I have always loved reading and I even dabbled with creative writing during my high school years, but I only really got serious about it in 2018 when the idea for my first published novel came to me in a series of dreams.

I absolutely love watching my characters come to life and take over the story writing process.

Inspiration comes from all around me. Sometime I dream up my ideas, as was the case for my first ever novel. Other times, I feel inspired by reading the works of other authors, or watching television shows.

It varies depending on the complexity of the book’s setting. For my upcoming Winter’s Magic series, I spent a lot of time creating the magic world using published advice from various fantasy authors. I have a written a whole reference book just on the lore and setting which I often refer to.

I need music playing in the background and I usually compile playlists that are themed around the book I am writing. But not too loud! I still need to hear myself think.

I generally avoid writer’s block by plotting out the key scenes of my story in advance. On the odd occasion when it does strike, I get up and do something else, returning to the page feeling refreshed.

I find the self-editing process difficult because of how tedious it becomes. There are only so many times when rereading one’s own work can be enjoyable.

Paranormal romance is my favourite because I love creating magical worlds. I guess I have my years of running tabletop role-playing campaigns to thank for this.

Anne Rice, a powerful role model for female authors and one of the great writers of magical realism and paranormal romance.

Don’t ever look at my Google search history! I’m sure it would be horrifying. Aside from lots of internet research, I also study people and the news. Sometimes reality really can be stranger than fiction.

Edit! Edit! Edit! I have come across a lot of self-published novels that have great stories, but they are full of grammatical errors and typos which detract from the reading experience. I suggest self editing your books a few times with a bit of time between each review. If you have any family members or friends that are good at proof reading, I suggest asking them for help too (and giving them a free copy of your book once published).