THE AUTHOR: [ Tanisha 'Honey' Essence aka @RitaDamnBook bka @HoneyEssence }
1. Tell us your name and a random fact about yourself(ex: Favorite Genre/Sub Genre, Personal Interest).
I am Honey Essence. I love cheese, I’m pretty dramatic. I love a good story along with a good foot rub!
2. Who is your favorite Author(S) ?How does their writing reflect on your own work?
One of my favorite Authors off of Wattpad is Sister Souljah but I have many like, Walter Dean Myers and Noire. My favorite on wattpad is Haley aka @idkmyusername she has a unique and excellent writing style.
3. How long does a idea bounce around your head before you actually write/type it down?
Two point five seconds depending on how close my phone or notepad is. I can develop a new idea around the clock. I try to calm down these days :-] but most of my ideas began to sprout late in the a.m.
4. Do you have any specific procedures or rituals you do before/during a good typing/writing session?
I usually find a comfortable area to rest my head and turn on my “Little Dragon” playlist on my ipod and type or in rare cases write away.
5. Name someone you can always confide in for a good proof read and honest feedback?
@Its_imani always give feedback where she can connect to the characters and I love it! She was one of the first people to even notice my work and I’m grateful.
@Daff123 is one of my biggest supporters I love whenever she leaves a comment.
@Yeah_its_Demitira Always give long paragraphs that outlines every part of the chapters! One of my favorite readers to get feedback from!
6. Which out of all the characters you ever written about is your favorite and why?
My favorite character Is Angela Nicole Brown [Forbidden/Unconditional] she reminds me a lot of myself. She’s strong for her young age.
7.What is your Favorite thing about being an Author?
The reaction I get from someone reading my work! It’s the reason I continue to write!
8.Do you have a word for your readers/fans and fellow Authors?
KEEP on writing! Never let the low amount of reads or feedback stop you from your continuation. Someone will eventually discover your work and there is always going to be someone to love it! To the readers! Keep reading and giving feedback! I feed off of your crazy comebacks and opinions.
9.Do you have a Favorite Wattpad book on your Currently reading list? Who is it by?
“Being the Mistress” by @IDKMYUSERNAME is a book that has had me on edge from the front to back!
“Trials and Tribulations” by Urban_Storys has been a story I have been constantly reading too!
Also “It only takes Once” by Its_Imani is a great read!
10.What do you love about Urban Stories the most?
I love how this category grips the Urban community in all senses. Most people confuse Urban to mean ghetto, hood, or drug stories, but the genre is so broad! You can take it and make a story out of any situation but still have it relation to the Urban culture.
The Character: {These questions are for a character from one of your stories.]
Name:Duke Gibson (My Pimp Hand Strong)-[ @RITADAMNBOOK ]
Age: Age Varies on Time Line.
Physical Description: A thick but tight curly fro. lightly Tanned brown complexion with a strong masculine frame. Dark brown eyes.
1 .What or who are you most interested in, in your story? Love Interest? Goals?
Making money and pimpin these hoes.
2. What are some Pet peeves you have? Things you Don’t like?
Liars and thieves, oh and moms new nigga.
3. How would your peers describe you ? Who can you relate to the most?
They would say I’m a handsome cat who have a hell of a right hook. I relate most to my pops.
4 .Who is your enemy?
You will soon find out.
5.Are you the Good or Bad Guy?
I’m the good guy. . when I want to be.
6.What are One of the hardest/Craziest things you ever had to do in your story?
Lost my virginity to my dads new hoe in the backseat of is ol’ crystler
