Hello! Today with us we have Stephanie Brown (reader) and Josslyn Leach (author)! *Applause*
Stephanie: How/when did you know that you wanted to be an author?
Josslyn: Honestly it was a slow gradual thing that happened. I loved reading then got offered to arc read, that turned into beta and alpha. But in 2014 when I had heart surgery and had to be on bed rest well I decided to pass the time and write a story. Didn’t know if I’d publish it or not but eventually I did and it sparked my author journey.
Stephanie: Out of all the characters you’ve written, do you have a favorite? If so, then why?
Josslyn: Cupiary I’d my most favorite. She is one of the most like me in alot of ways. Though all my characters have bits a pieces she has the most.
Stephanie: What are your goals as an author? Is there something that you’ve always wanted to write, but haven’t yet?
Josslyn: For the moment it’s reediting and finishing up long over due series. But I do have a few stories on the side I’m slowly working on. A few retellings and one of a magical small town with each book being a new characters story. But I do eventually want to do a king Arthur retelling.
Stephanie: How are you able to find balance when it comes to your job, family, and writing? Has there been anything that’s helped you to keep from getting overwhelmed?
Josslyn: Honestly some days I have balance, everything goes smothlu. While others I feel like a chicken running around with it’s head cut off.
Stephanie: What inspired you to write Cupids Salvation? I think Cuipary is such an amazing character, and I’m curious where she came from and what it was like bringing her to life.
Josslyn: So cupiary was inspired by another short story I wrote for a writing website I help fund with a dozen other writers. We even have a face book page not that I do anything on there but it’s called hollowed. Anyways I always wanted to explore more with that store and in return I got cupids salvation.
Stephanie: What is your favorite way to relax and recharge when you aren’t writing?
Josslyn: If I really want to recharge my favorite way is to visit my family’s cabin. No tvs, no internet. Just mountains, card games, s’mores and fresh air. If I can’t make it there reading, painting, swimming or binge watching a show on Netflix.
Stephanie: What is your favorite part of the writing process?
Josslyn: I enjoy creating the stories. Especially if it’s a new story. I love getting to see the images of the story unfold in my mind. The hard part is sometimes bringing those images to life with words.
Stephanie: What drew you to Paranormal Romance? Is it something you enjoyed reading first?
Josslyn: I have always enjoyed fantasy books, the way there are really no rules or anything you couldn’t create. Like if you based something in the real world you have some limitations, but with Paranormal Romance I can add in trees that can walk, cats that talk, fish who fly and birds who swim. The images I can paint with words are not bond by normal standards. Unless it involves coffee.
Yes it us. Though I try not read fantasy or anything similar to my writing style to while writing my books. I’m always scared ill accidentally copy write something I loved in another book in mine.
Thank you for both for participating in Support An Author event!!!
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