Interview with Faye Gonin

Published 2015-08-24.
How do you approach cover design?
I find a picture I like from photos I have taken or found and I add a title and author using one of a couple programs.
What do you read for pleasure?
Fantasy. I love stories that are imaginative and can transport you somewhere else.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
I think it was a children's book involving a walrus.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
A kinde. I like the non-glowing screen and it was a birthday present.
Describe your desk
I type at a computer.
When did you first start writing?
According to my mother, age 5.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I'm still working on the growing up part.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I wrote a book for fun because I ran out of books to read, and I decided to publish it.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
No success yet.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Putting my ideas and inspiration in a form other people can understand.
What do your fans mean to you?
I don't have any yet.
What are you working on next?
A sequel of a novel I published on amazon.
Who are your favorite authors?
Tamora Pierce, Dianna Wynne Jones, Garth Nix, Eoin Colfer, Meghan Whalen Turner, and more!
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
School
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Reading
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
Through online libraries and goodreads.
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Books by This Author

Who is Lily?
Price: Free! Words: 3,300. Language: American English. Published: August 24, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Lily is running from her past. This short story tells of her adventure trying to escape from her previous occupation. She flees to a fort, high in the mountains, that protects the world below from terrible creatures. But her secret is discovered. What will she do?