1. Hello Raine. I`m so happy that you accepted this interview.I
know that this is the question that every writer hates, but everyone always
asks: How do you get inspired? From where do you get your ideas?
I find inspiration in many things. The world around me is a constant source of
inspiration. My six-year-old daughter is also a frequent source of inspiration.
Her imagination awes me!
2. What
did you always want to be? How do you decided to be a writer? At what age do
you decided you want to be a writer?
When I was in high school, I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian.
Then I realized how much math and science I would have to study and quickly
abandoned that idea. It wasn’t until my junior year of college that I declared
my major (English with a focus in Creative Writing). For some reason, it never
occurred to me that I should pursue a career in writing. Now, it seems so
logical!
3. How do you keep on staying motivated?
I know that to write a book it`s a really hard work, so how could you continue
this work?
My fans motivate me. Whenever someone contacts me to ask
when the next book is coming out, it gives me a new reason to write. I do my
best to write something every day.
4. Do
you write with music?
Yes. I have a Spotify account and it’s nearly always on when
I’m writing. I create book playlists, too.
5. Where
do you write?
Sometimes I write at my desk upstairs, and sometimes I write
while sitting on my reclining sofa with my laptop computer in my lap. Guess
where I’m writing this?
6. How was your life when you were
teenager? Did you keep a diary? Was it a special notebook or just an ordinary
notebook? Did you decorate it, or you have draws in it? How was the cover?
I grew up with three brothers and no sisters, so it was very
interesting! I actually didn’t keep a diary. I tried to once, but I found it boring
to write about myself. Instead, I started writing stories about other people.
7. I
know that my Romanian teacher always tells me that in every story is an essence
or kernel of truth. Is she right?
I write YA fantasy/romance, so there isn’t much along the
lines of “truth” in my stories. However, I do mention my former hometown of Newnan, Georgia
(USA)
in several of my books, so that is a real-life reference.
8. What
books did you read at my age, or between 12-18 years? What was your favorite?
I grew up reading all kinds of books. From Judy Blume and
Francine Pasqual to J.R.R Tolkien and Dean Koontz. Anything I could get my
hands on, I read!
9. Do
you like your new writer life? Is it beautiful, or how much did your life
change from the moment you published your books?
I work full time as a wedding planner and I have a husband
and daughter, so my days tend to be full of tasks to get done. Since publishing
my Daughters of Saraqael trilogy last year, my time to do anything besides work
has gotten even harder to come by. However, I love my fans and being a part of
the writing community, so I wouldn’t change a thing!
10. What advice do you have for teen
writers?
My biggest piece of advice to teen writers is to never, ever
give up. If you want to write a book, write a little bit each day, even if it’s
only a sentence or two. Before you know it, you’ll have a complete book!
11. When
is your birthday? And how old are you?
My birthday is on January 31st. I’m 37 years old.
12. What is your favorite quote?
My favorite quote is from Henry David Thoreau: “How vain it
is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.”
Thank you very much, you are
incredible! What message do you have for your fans from Romania?
Thanks for having
an interest in my books! I’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to
connect with me via e-mail or social networking sites.
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