Interview with Iyana Jenna

Published 2013-09-14.
What's the story behind your latest book?
About Muse, I was enthralled by this young actor's beauty. To me he was as beautiful as an angel and I wanted to have a story about it. As the element of torture in the story, that was my wicked mind taking over my saner one during the writing process.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I have my work published by publishers before this story. I chose to go indie because this story isn't what you call traditional. It consists of so many taboos no publishers will accept. But I'm proud of this story. I guess this is one of the strongest stories I have ever written.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I like to dream and daydream, and I often get stressed by my job and my real life. Writing gives me a way out of them. I don't know how I can cope if it's not for writing.
What are you working on next?
I have several stories planned. The one I'm doing right now is a ghost story for a Halloween challenge. The next one will be something I haven't done for a while. I am going to try my hand on M/F. :) That's because it comes naturally after the story I wrote recently. Yeah, I plan to write a series, which is a new one for me, too.
Who are your favorite authors?
I've a lot of favorite authors. Before I got into the publishing business myself, I've liked Jeffrey Archer, Paulo Coelho, John Grisham, Sandra Brown, Jude Deveraux, and many others. And now after I got to know some fellow authors, I admire Cody Kennedy, Will Parkinson, Doris O'Connor, N.R. Walker, and R.J. Scott.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
I have a lot of stories to write!
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I have my RL jobs which are teaching and writing English course books (okay, writing again), I play with my kitties, watch my favorite series (Brothers and Sisters at the moment), and sleep.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Yes, I do. It was a fanfiction for the series Starsky and Hutch. I wrote it when I was in Elementary school.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Yes, I do. It was the series The Famous Five, written by Enid Blyton. It turned me into a total reading freak. I had never stopped reading after that.
What do you read for pleasure?
Right now what really catches my interest are M/M romance stories. I can get lost into them. I really love M/M stories, either reading or writing them.
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