Question 1

Where do you get your ideas?

Accepted Answer

Inspiration comes from many different sources, some are from experiences, others are from dreams. It starts as a seed that grows, and as time passes new ideas develop from that seed until a story is created.

Question 2

Why did you become a writer?

Accepted Answer

It's a way to escape from every day life and gives me a creative platform to share my stories.

Question 3

Are your characters based on real people?

Accepted Answer

Surprisingly no. I sometimes take physical features from people I may have met, but the actual character is fictional.

Question 4

Have any of your books been made into a film?

Accepted Answer

No not yet; however from the book trailers I can envisage the story in film format

Question 5

How long does it take to write a novel?

Accepted Answer

This depends on a number of factors; for example, the complexity of the novel. It takes time to perfect when storylines are entwined and a conclusion has to be reached in all storylines so the reader is not left hanging.

Question 6

What is your favourite quote of all time?

Accepted Answer

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page," (Saint Augustine)

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