An Interview With Me...

Your Name: Amy (passionatewriter84)

Your Blog or Author Website (no purchase links): This one as well as http://www.fictionpress.com/~passionatewriter84

Your Twitter: AmdrewLove
Your Facebook: TeamAmdrew
How would you describe yourself? A multi-talented, outspoken, opinionated bitch with a passion for writing and singing, and obsessed fan girl of Shane West.

How would you describe what you write? I write mostly angsty & drama filled romance novels, and psychological thrillers.

What inspired you to start writing your first book? A fantasy I had about actor Julian McMahon playing a villian, and Christian & Kimber's relationship from Nip/Tuck.

Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla
What authors influence your writing? Dean Koontz, and romance novelists like Beverly Barton.

What one writing tip do you have for new authors? Always make an outline of your story on index cards before you get started, to prevent being a victim of writer's block. Index cards work best, because you can put them in chronological order, and if you change your mind about a certain path your story is taking, you can always switch the order of your scenes by shuffling the cards.

Did you self or traditionally publish, and why did you choose that route? Self publish on FictionPress.com, but I started self publishing on my own website when I used to write fan fiction.

Do you have a blog, and how has it helped with your promotional efforts? It has helped me gain more followers on Twitter who share my passion of writing, and more fans on FictionPress.com. One of the authors who follow me also promotes it from time to time, when I contribute to her blog question of the moment.

What one thing are you OCD about, in general? Twitter, lol.
What is the most creative way you have promoted any of your books? By making a story trailer on YouTube using my Cast of Characters.

What would you do differently if you had to start over? Everything.
Where do you hope to see yourself in the next five years? With at least one published novel.

What are the first three rules you would make if you took over the world? Ban gay marriage in all states, make serving Jury Duty optional to everyone, getting a job would be easier for everyone.