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Budhaditya Ghosh 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a law student hailing from Eastern India. I was born in 2003 and received my education from two premier schools in Kolkata before giving the Common Law Aptitude Test and receiving an All-India Rank of 300, which enabled me to get enrolled in the college of my dreams. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, watching anime and, of course, writing! I have currently published multiple short stories and one novelette, and am working on my first full-length novel.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called ‘The Aliens’. It is a political science fiction story focusing around an imagined inter-planetary refugee crisis. I was prompted to write the book by the worsening humanitarian situation in many places around the world, especially in and around Central Asia. These difficult conditions often left so-called ‘displaced persons’ with no real way out or place to call home, and I wanted to convey this struggle, albeit through some unusual lenses.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
One habit I’ve been trying to shake is my tendency to use an excessive number of ever-more complicated pronouns to combat what I see as too many repetitions of a character’s name in quick succession. Though I’m sure that names fade into background noise for readers fairly quickly, my own brain absolutely refuses to forget, with the result that I slowly have to comb through my works after I’m done and remove these inventions with simpler text. Thankfully, I’m getting better with practice.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Some of the biggest influences on me have been George Orwell, William Golding, Enid Blyton, and Rick Riordan. An eclectic collection, I know, but reading them has enabled me to find the perfect balance of whimsy and darkness when I build my own worlds. There are many terrible things and bloodshed and death in this cruel Earth we have inherited, but there is also light, hope, and laughter. Any work claiming to be organic and real must incorporate both faces of the coin. Besides them, Brandon Sanderson and Stephen Baxter have been big influences in how I build my worlds. My favourite books include 1984, Animal Farm, everything Riordan, and The Arthashastra in non-fiction.

What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on my first full, honest-to-god novel in the contemporary paranormal fantasy genre, tentatively titled ‘The King of Bones’. It is the first book in an envisioned ‘Staff of Dattatreya’ series that draws heavily from mythologies and legends from across the world with a special emphasis on Indian culture.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s easier than it looks. Trust me. Writing can seem like this labyrinthine, eldritch space sometimes, especially when you get to the business side of things. But by and large, it’s like any other art form. Unless you’re absolutely trying to min-max, the fun is the most valuable thing you’ll get out of it. Obviously, this doesn’t apply if you’re writing for money. But if you’re writing for your own enjoyment first and foremost, don’t overthink it. Just jump in and let the current lead you where it will. Even if you only sell 2 or 3 copies, you’ll still have a completed book and a massive ego at the end to feel good about

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C.R. Hurst 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a educator who retired early to live in the North Carolina mountains with her husband and a black cat named Molly. By doing so I finally found the time to pursue my writing. I urge anyone who has the means to do so to find their passions in retirement. I have written five books so far.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest published book is the final installment of my series, Jane Digby’s Diary, called White Lady. The inspiration for the series is naturally Jane Digby, who was a 19th century English aristocrat who led an unconventional life by traveling the world in search of freedom, adventure, and love. I am fascinated by women in history who broke the molds of their eras and led unique lives.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know that I have any unusual writing habits such as writing in the buff like Victor Hugo and Ernest Hemingway reportedly did, but I do favor writing on a laptop in a reclining loveseat. I also like to take frequent “walk about” breaks for inspiration.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love authors who have a distinctive style, especially those who write with precision and clarity – so much modern prose is overwritten. I am definitely in the less is more camp as far as style is concerned. I am reader who likes to figure things out for herself, rather than have everything spelled out. Part of the magic of the written word is in its ability to suggest, not impose.

What are you working on now?
I am currently in between projects due to some serious family health issues the past year, but I am currently researching subjects for another book or books about another independent woman in history. Who she is I haven’t decided yet!

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have learned to avoid any pay-for-click promotions – too expensive for an indie author with a small budget and too vunerable to click fraud. I prefer flat fee promotional sites. I had some recent success with The Fussy Librarian.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read as much as you can in as many genres as you can – and make time to write. It is so easy to allow our busy lives to take too much of our time, time better spent in developing our craft.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I hate to say this, since I just gave advice in the previous question, but I find advice is rarely helpful for creative people. We really do chart our own paths.

What are you reading now?
For research I am currently reading Emilie Du Chatelet: Daring Genius of the Enlightenment, Warrior Woman: The Exceptional Life of Nonhelema, Shawnee Woman Chief. And for fun, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I am really not sure yet. I’ll keep you posted.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I am probably cheating with these books:
A complete works of Shakespeare
A complete collection of Yeats
The Norton Book of American Short Stories
The Outlander series
Those should keep me busy enough!

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Leah Copeland 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Leah, and I’m a YA Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance author. I’ve written three books but have published two and have so many plans for more!

I live in Virginia with my hubby, toddler, and German Shepherd. My favorite shows are Friends, New Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and Supernatural.

When I’m not writing, I’m reading, taking care of my family, or stealing alone time when I can.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Blue Moon Eyes was published in September of 2021, and book two, Silver Moon Cries is releasing February of 2022.

I got inspired to write this series because I wanted to find a shifter romance with emotion, some humor, a respectful (and broody) alpha, and lots of action. It’s been hard to find books like that. So I decided to write one.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have to clean right before writing, and I need complete silence. Even when my house is quiet, I put in noise canceling earbuds because I need to really get in my zone.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Heather Hildenbrand, Leia Stone, and Jennifer L. Armentrout are some of my favorites. Their writing is fast paced and emotional. I just love getting deep into the worlds they create.

What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on book 3 in the Wolves of Shadow Grove trilogy, and another project that I’m considering serializing.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Get the word out as much as you can, and have a great cover that fits the genre. I always try to recruit as many bookstagrammers and authors as possible to post and share my cover before and on release day.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read a lot, write what you love, and enjoy the journey. It’s not about “If I can publish this or get to this place in publishing, then I’ll be happy.” It’s about getting to know your characters in the moment and connecting with your readers. Those are the things you’ll love the most.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Sometimes you have to put yourself first.

What are you reading now?
At Dusk by Jennifer Snyder

What’s next for you as a writer?
Publishing book three in my series in 2022 and then writing the companion novels with it. I’m so excited about it because it’s in another POV and it will be placed in a bigger city!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Harbinger series (Storm and Fury) by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I could reread those a million times!

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Leah Copeland 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Leah, and I’m a YA Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance author. I’ve written three books but have published two and have so many plans for more!

I live in Virginia with my hubby, toddler, and German Shepherd. My favorite shows are Friends, New Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and Supernatural.

When I’m not writing, I’m reading, taking care of my family, or stealing alone time when I can.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Blue Moon Eyes was published in September of 2021, and book two, Silver Moon Cries is releasing February of 2022.

I got inspired to write this series because I wanted to find a shifter romance with emotion, some humor, a respectful (and broody) alpha, and lots of action. It’s been hard to find books like that. So I decided to write one.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have to clean right before writing, and I need complete silence. Even when my house is quiet, I put in noise canceling earbuds because I need to really get in my zone.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Heather Hildenbrand, Leia Stone, and Jennifer L. Armentrout are some of my favorites. Their writing is fast paced and emotional. I just love getting deep into the worlds they create.

What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on book 3 in the Wolves of Shadow Grove trilogy, and another project that I’m considering serializing.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Get the word out as much as you can, and have a great cover that fits the genre. I always try to recruit as many bookstagrammers and authors as possible to post and share my cover before and on release day.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read a lot, write what you love, and enjoy the journey. It’s not about “If I can publish this or get to this place in publishing, then I’ll be happy.” It’s about getting to know your characters in the moment and connecting with your readers. Those are the things you’ll love the most.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Sometimes you have to put yourself first.

What are you reading now?
At Dusk by Jennifer Snyder

What’s next for you as a writer?
Publishing book three in my series in 2022 and then writing the companion novels with it. I’m so excited about it because it’s in another POV and it will be placed in a bigger city!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Harbinger series (Storm and Fury) by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I could reread those a million times!

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Hope Hopkins 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well I am a writer and I have written 22 books I think.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is a five book series called Fallen Kings and Queens. I’m a huge fan of Kevin Costner Robin Hood movie and the Scorpion King with The Rock

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes most of the time my story almost always starts out as the ending first

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Twilight’s Stephanie Meyer J.R.R. Tolkien The chronicles of Narnia Danielle Steel

What are you working on now?
Nothing right now maybe I’ll update one of my older books

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m not sure I’m still looking

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay strong and be hopeful and keep writing to get better. Continue to read so you can be inspired and don’t give up.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The sky is the limit

What are you reading now?
How to Survive a Pandemic with God by
Timothy Hopkins

What’s next for you as a writer?
Looking forward to a new adventure

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Twilight series

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