Together or Apart

Q & A

E X T R A : QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. How do you come up with the characters names?

A1. Honestly, it doesn't take much. I feel like the name of the character will resemble the personality of the character and the way they act. I just think of the character and how I want them to come off to people and I think of a name that best describes that type of person. Coming up with Holden's name was probably one of the easiest, besides Jack. I really liked the way it sounded and how unique it was. It also sounds like a very flirtatious guy who was, at times, a douche.

Q2. How do you come up with the plot of the story?

A2. To me, its the easiest part. But writing it down and getting the description to sound just right takes a lot of patience. For the third book, I knew the plot of the story. I wanted Scarlett to move back to New York and for Greg to follow, but wording it into a certain description that will bring in viewers attention was hard. And you can't give away too many hints or it won't be worth reading.

Q3. Why did you pursue writing?

A4. I had heard of Wattpad before but I had never really looked into it. I am a big fan of One Direction and I kept hearing of a certain fan fiction that everyone craved about. So I went onto Wattpad, and to be honest the first time I looked it up, I spelt it wrong. I spelt Wattapad. It was so embarrasing. Anyway, I started reading the fan fiction and I got addicted to it that I had to catch up to where she had left off. It was hard, but I stuck through. Anwway, after I had read her fan fiction and others it got me thinking to write some little stories myself. Now no, I didn't write fan fictions because I know that they will never come true but I wanted to write about a character that people might be able to relate to.

Q5. What songs do you listen to while writing?

A5. I like listening to a lot of slow songs, because it eases my mind and makes me feel soothing. If I feel all tense I won't be able to write well. The words won't even come to me.

Q6. Have you ever wanted to stop?

A6. Yes. I think theres always a point where you want to say, enough is enough, I have to get off of this website. But I didn't want to leave all my readers hanging. Now I have had days where my mind gets cramped and I can't think of absolutely anything to write. No words can go onto the page. But then there are days like today where I was able to write this whole page and another full chapeter. It's weird.

Q7. What's the process of making a cover design? And what inspired all of your covers for your books?

A7. First off I have to think of what I want the cover design to look like. I know they say don't judge a book by it's cover, but come on how can you not. Anyway, after I figure out a certain design I go on weheartit and search out some pictures, usually black and white. Then I go and edit it on Phonto and get the label and printings on there. Once it's all done I upload the picture to Wattpad and see which one I like best, if one or none. Tutor's cover was a bit hard, I did have some people make me covers but I ended up on one I made myself. The one that I have kept wasn't the first cover, it was a last minute thought. Together or Apart's cover was the second cover I had and I was really wanting a picture of two people holding hands signifying Scarlett and Jack's together or apartnesss. A New Beginning's cover (for right now) is a bit weirder. It's a picture of a girl holding her hair. You'll find out later on in the book that it's pretty significant.

Q8. Do you plan on writing anymore books after the Scarlett and Jack series?

A8. I do, I will be trying to write more books if I have enough time. My school work is getting harder as I get farther in high school and I want to be very successful, so the account may be on hiatus for a while when that happens. I will be finishing off the series, because I can't leave you all just hanging waiting months for me to update.

And there you have it, Thank you all again for reading and enjoying the two books of the series. Hopefully you will enjoy A New Beginning!