AUTHOR INTERVIEW FRIDAY – WITH Eileen Troemel

Posted on March 3, 2023 by kernerangelina

Hello! Today with us we have the amazing Eileen Troemel! *Applause*

Angelina: Introduce yourself please.

Eileen: Hi! I’m Eileen Troemel. I write under three names – Eileen Troemel (obviously), Ava M Taylor (erotic romance) and RJ Stone (children’s books). I’ve been writing since I was 8 but seriously for the last twenty years. I published my first full length book in 2014 and haven’t looked back.

Angelina: Did someone inspire you to become an author?

Eileen: My third grade teacher. We had a writing assignment where we had to write a short story. It’s when I realized I could write stories.

Angelina: How long does it take for you to write a story?

Eileen: I’ve written a story in as little as two weeks and as long as ten years.

Angelina: Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

Eileen: Everywhere! I’ve been inspired by political discussions, documentaries, a habit of someone, and almost anything else you can think of.

Angelina: What does your family think of your writing?

Eileen: My husband and daughters are supportive. I have a large family so their responses vary but overall they’re supportive.

Angelina: How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

Eileen: Eileen has over 40 books and short stories and over 70 crochet patterns, RJ has about 4 or 5, Ava M Taylor has about 50 short stories and books. My favorite – the next one I will write.

Angelina: Who’s your favorite character you created?

Eileen: Main female character in my Wayfarer series – Adara Stone – she’s beaten down but fights her way back up. Even when she’s established herself, she still has moments of doubt and uncertainty. She’s a well rounded character who feels almost real.

Angelina: Who’s your least favorite character you created?

Eileen: I’m not sure I have a least favorite character. Even with my villains, I like how they develop.

Angelina: Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

Eileen: Occasionally I hear from my readers. It’s usually about how much they like a particular story.

Angelina: What do you think makes a good story?

Eileen: Well developed characters, a good plot… it has to make you feel and whisk you away from reality and into the story.

Angelina: Tell us about your WIP.

Eileen: I’m working on two things – I have an alien alliance series this is a trilogy and the first book is done and I’ve started the second book. Surrendered to the Sea Demon – second book in the Sacrificed series. This is a shifter book featuring a shifter sea monster and his female mate who must be given a toxin in order to shift to survive in the ocean.