Interview with Wendy Quinn
Published 2015-04-05.
Describe your desk
It has a small/medium coffee can holding all my pens and pencils with my paper stack to the side, It is also covered with eraser sharpenings from time to time XDDD
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
Grew up around DC. A lot of people like comics and anime there so I was exposed to a lot of old fashioned marvel comics and I always liked the comic noir elements, so I incorporate it into my books.
When did you first start writing?
Seriously started writing at age 14.
What's the story behind your latest book?
Anya-Marie is a rogue orphan and protects her side of the streets in Neon City. Ross, who is also her science teacher always seems to look after her. The current volume is Insomnia, where she can't sleep until she has had a good run on the town and beat a couple of bad guys down.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
Having people meet my characters
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
We'll see... Hopefully!!!!
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Seeing how my characters react with one another! And how they deal with stress.
What do your fans mean to you?
EVERYTHING. They also mean my friends and supporters! They help my creations come to life.
What are you working on next?
A light comic prose Roman installment.
Who are your favorite authors?
Rowling, Tolkien, Naoko Takeuchi <333
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
Food, money, my mom, and good moments.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Drawing and studying my languages (Mandarin and Korean)
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
Word of mouth and websites.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
No, I wish!
What is your writing process?
Who is the main character? Whats the Problem? What is the action taken against the problem? And the result of that action
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
No, sadly XDDD
How do you approach cover design?
The overall feeling of the story!
What do you read for pleasure?
COUGHboysloveCOUGH
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Samsung BAYBAY
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