1) Before we ask you more about your writing, it would be very interesting to know more about you, the author. How and when did you start writing?
I actually started writing in the fifth grade because I really got interested in an assignment for English Class. Also started writing poetry in the sixth grade.
2) Was it hard to decide to "share" your writing with the world? What's the best thing about it?
No it wasn't really hard for me to decide. Ever since I started writing I wanted to share my works. The best part about sharing my writing is that I know in my own way I am promoting reading. I know not many people enjoy reading, not as many as there once was years ago. With writing young adult books and making them slightly shorter in length I hope to captivate the readers.
3) One of your books, Hidden Light deals with some difficult topics but it is quite special from what I've read. Can you tell us more about it?
Yes, I can. I have personal difficulties with mental illnesses and I know how they can affect anyone's life and make you feel alone. It was because of this that I wrote Hidden Light, hoping that many will see that you're never alone in this life. There's always someone else out there that can understand. I want to get it across that yes, at this time, life may seem dark but there's always a hidden light.
4) Your other book, Forbidden Secret: Shadows Behind Locked Doors is quite different, right? What motivated you to write this one?
Yes, Forbidden Secret: Shadows Behind Locked doors is actually a young-adult fiction based on a paranormal romance. I've always found the paranormal to be interesting and I enjoy reading these kind of books the most. It always help to be able to escape our current lives in the pages of books. That is why I decided to write Forbidden Secret. Even I, myself, was able to escape this world and imagine this young girl's life.
5) Are you currently working on another book?
Yes I am writing another one currently and there's also one that is in the process of being published. The contract has been signed. The one that is soon to come out is another paranormal-romance for young adults.
6) Is there any reflection you'd like to leave our readers with?
I just want readers to know that no matter what obstacle you may face things will be alright. The stress will eventually dwindle down. Also to keep up the reading. I find that reading, especially fiction based books, allows us to handle whatever stress we may be handling in the present. Us authors wouldn't be able to continue on writing with out the support. If you enjoy a book by all means leave a great review. Those reviews are always helpful.
7) Where can our readers find out more about you and your books?
I am on goodreads.com, simply look up Atarah L. Poling. I love getting friend requests and would be willing to answer any questions. I also have a fan page on facebook. Once again under the name Atarah L. Poling.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Author Interview: Nicki J Markus
Nicki J Markus is the author of books such as:
Here you'll find her interesting answers to our questions and discover more about this fabulous author!
1) We would like to know something more about yourself as an author and what lies behind your author persona, so let's start this interview with your beginning as an author. How and when did you start writing?
I have loved reading and writing for many years and always said I wanted to be a writer, but it was only in 2010 that I really decided to give it a go. I did a Creative Writing Course and while working on that I started to scribble some short stories. I had planned to submit to some open submission calls for anthologies, but a good friend (and fellow author) read one and suggested I submit to one of her publishers instead. I did, it was accepted, and the rest, as they say, is history.
2) What's your favourite piece of writing? I mean, from everything you've written, what is your personal favourite and why?
Hmm. I think Awaken to the Night out of those already published as that was my first one accepted and, though I haven't seen sales figures yet, it seemed to do well for me. But I am fond of my vampire story called Day-Walker which has recently been accepted by Silver Publishing and will be released later this year.
3) What do you need in order to get inspired and write?
Peace and quiet. I find I cannot work when my fiance is home and has the TV on - the noise is too distracting. I like to be alone with my thoughts and then the words come.
4) What is the best book you've read this year?
Ohh. That's hard as I've read a few good ones. I guess The Vampire Dimitri by Colleen Gleason springs to mind. I read that last month and really enjoyed it.
5) Where do you get the inspiration for your characters?
Often I dream them - usually just before I fall asleep at night when my mind is wandering. Sometimes I am thinking of existing characters and stories, thinking of ways they could have been different, and then someone pops into my head!
6) Are you currently working on a new book? If so, when can we expect to see it on the market?
Well, as I said, Day-Walker is out in September (provisionally). My Time Keepers miniseries is still ongoing too. Parts 1 and 2 are already available and the final two parts are due early May and early June. My current WIP is a thriller novella. I hope to have that ready to submit to the publisher next month.
7) Where can the readers find your books and discover more about you?
For more info on me and my books (including buy links), you can visit my website/blog: http://nickijmarkus.com
8) Please leave us with a phrase to reflect upon or a quote.
Think of something witty by Oscar Wilde and pretend I said it...no seriously!
Thank you very much for your time!
Thanks for having me!
Check out the Amazon links to Nicki's fabulous books:
Here you'll find her interesting answers to our questions and discover more about this fabulous author!
1) We would like to know something more about yourself as an author and what lies behind your author persona, so let's start this interview with your beginning as an author. How and when did you start writing?
I have loved reading and writing for many years and always said I wanted to be a writer, but it was only in 2010 that I really decided to give it a go. I did a Creative Writing Course and while working on that I started to scribble some short stories. I had planned to submit to some open submission calls for anthologies, but a good friend (and fellow author) read one and suggested I submit to one of her publishers instead. I did, it was accepted, and the rest, as they say, is history.
2) What's your favourite piece of writing? I mean, from everything you've written, what is your personal favourite and why?
Hmm. I think Awaken to the Night out of those already published as that was my first one accepted and, though I haven't seen sales figures yet, it seemed to do well for me. But I am fond of my vampire story called Day-Walker which has recently been accepted by Silver Publishing and will be released later this year.
3) What do you need in order to get inspired and write?
Peace and quiet. I find I cannot work when my fiance is home and has the TV on - the noise is too distracting. I like to be alone with my thoughts and then the words come.
4) What is the best book you've read this year?
Ohh. That's hard as I've read a few good ones. I guess The Vampire Dimitri by Colleen Gleason springs to mind. I read that last month and really enjoyed it.
5) Where do you get the inspiration for your characters?
Often I dream them - usually just before I fall asleep at night when my mind is wandering. Sometimes I am thinking of existing characters and stories, thinking of ways they could have been different, and then someone pops into my head!
6) Are you currently working on a new book? If so, when can we expect to see it on the market?
Well, as I said, Day-Walker is out in September (provisionally). My Time Keepers miniseries is still ongoing too. Parts 1 and 2 are already available and the final two parts are due early May and early June. My current WIP is a thriller novella. I hope to have that ready to submit to the publisher next month.
7) Where can the readers find your books and discover more about you?
For more info on me and my books (including buy links), you can visit my website/blog: http://nickijmarkus.com
8) Please leave us with a phrase to reflect upon or a quote.
Think of something witty by Oscar Wilde and pretend I said it...no seriously!
Thank you very much for your time!
Thanks for having me!
Check out the Amazon links to Nicki's fabulous books:
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Love Fantasy Sci-Fi Novels: Distract My Hunger by X. Williamson
Love Fantasy Sci-Fi Novels: Distract My Hunger by X. Williamson
If you follow the link I posted above, you will get to an amazing blog about books and book reviews. I got many ideas of books to read from there and to be honest, Siobhan, the blog owner, discovers amazing books! I truly have to thank her for broadening my to-read list and making me discover incredible books I didn't even know existed...
After checking it out for a while I decided to ask her if she wanted to read Distract my hunger and she accepted to review it! Well, by following the link you can also find out what she thought about it.
I'm sure that if you enjoy paranormal romance or urban fantasy books you will love her blog!
If you follow the link I posted above, you will get to an amazing blog about books and book reviews. I got many ideas of books to read from there and to be honest, Siobhan, the blog owner, discovers amazing books! I truly have to thank her for broadening my to-read list and making me discover incredible books I didn't even know existed...
After checking it out for a while I decided to ask her if she wanted to read Distract my hunger and she accepted to review it! Well, by following the link you can also find out what she thought about it.
I'm sure that if you enjoy paranormal romance or urban fantasy books you will love her blog!
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