I was recently lucky enough to be interviewed! My first interview! It was a very exciting and rewarding experience. I have to admit, I've never been so stumped by questions that I have unending answers to. Read a question...mind goes blank. It took a while, but I eventually managed to climb out of my hermit shell, cast aside my heavy cloak of shyness and answer the questions that I was so thrilled to be asked.
Here's some of my favorites:
3. What was the inspiration behind your novel Envious?
Envious happened so spontaneously, it was like magic. I can’t say precisely what inspired me, but one day, I just started to write it. I had no outline, no ending planned, no character bios. All that I had was a title, a “what if” statement, and an overactive muse. I had a very loose idea of what it was going to be, and the book grew from there as I wrote. I was just as surprised by the course it takes as anyone who reads it.
4. Why decide to mix fantasy and psychology? That’s an unusual mix.
I have a deep love of and interest in psychology. The human mind is full of twists, turns and mystery. It’s like a puzzle. And fantasy amazes me. It’s a world without limits, where anything is possible. Whenever I reach for a book, it’s either fantasy or psychological. I love both genres, so it just seemed natural to combine them.
6. Will we see these characters any more in future stories?
Absolutely. Sandy’s story is far from over. The next book, Envious Obsession, will be released in late fall.
8. What do you want young readers to take from the story?
Life is about change, making mistakes and learning from them. We all do it. Sandy does it too.
Thank you very much for the interview, Kelly!
Read the full interview here:
Kelly Smith Reviews Interviews Katie Keller-Nieman
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