1. I always wrote. Poems, short stories, unfinished stories… But always for the drawer. I have ideas come to me and I have to put them down on paper. It can be after a hike, something I saw or read, or just with no specific trigger.
2. Yes, I read a lot. I like many geners from classic literature, thrillers, fantasy etc…
I love ‘Life in the grave’, by a greek author, about world war 1.
‘Book of Pages’ which is somewhat philosophical.
In the thriller part- I like books by Jack Higgins, like ‘The Eagle has Landed’ and ‘Night of the Fox’.
In fantasy I like Charles De Lint as an author. Love his book ‘Someplace to be flying’.
I also read in my native tongue.
3. I just published my first novel on April 25th. “Jewels of Smoky Quartz”
It is a fantasy book (cover and blurb added). Currently I am working on book 2 and another fantasy novel which takes place on earth.
4. Advice- If you are not planning of becoming a full time author just yet, then take your time and do things right. There are sadly many scammers out there. Check any offers you receive. What you should put your money into is good editing. Know that most of your work starts after you finish writing, but make it into a journey, not a nuisance.
5. I played AD&D as a teenager and read alot of fantasy books.
My personal life- work and hobbies also found their way into my writing. I hope I did them justice!
Samantha Evans--Author 