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Shannon, the author behind farawayfromnowhere :)

farawayfromnowhere has released three stories and they have all received a load of reads. Her most recent story, Never Have I Ever has received a whopping 1.5 MILLION reads.

Shannon, how long have you been writing books for?

I've been writing since fifth grade. We have to write a short creative writing story. I realized how much I loved it, and have been doing it ever since.

If I gave you one wish, but you couldn’t wish for more wishes, what would you wish for?

I would wish to be able to teleport. Lol, yep.

Do you have any strange (or not so strange) obsessions?

I have an obsession with painting my nails (seriously!) I love painting them. lol. I am obsessed with CHACE CRAWFORD. I can drool over him for hours.

If you could be anyone for a day, who would you be and why?

I would be Taylor Swift. Because, come on, who WOULDN'T want to be her!? She's gorgeous, and her VOICE is just wow.

What is your favourite quote? Why?

My favourite quote.... "I don't know how I look, but I know how I feel: young. goofy. infinite." Its from the book Paper Towns by John Green. I love it because it's how I feel as a teenager :) Being a teenager is hard, but it's also wonderful. So many places I have yet to explore.

Who is your biggest inspiration?

My biggest inspiration is my best guy friend. He's (sshhh don't tell anyone) my Nash. He's been through so much, and he's so strong. He's who inspires me to write.

What is your favourite food?

My favourite food is junk food (hehe) More specifically: ICE CREAM

How did you discover wattpad?

Someone showed it to me because they knew I liked to write. At first I was shy about posting stories, so I just read them. Finally I got the guts to do it,  and I am so glad I did :)

Do you have any messages to say to say to your friends?

Thank you for always being there

When you were a kid, what was it you always wanted to grow up and be?

An actress. I was SUCH a drama queen when I was younger. I wanted to act in movies and be a star lol. Now I have absolutely no idea what I want to be. At all.

What is your favourite movie? Why?

It's gotta be The Notebook: I am the most cynical hopeless romantic you will EVER meet.

How does writing make you feel?

It makes me feel alive. When I'm typing, or simply writing in a notebook or on a sheet of paper, I get a rush. I love putting stories together. I love making characters come alive. I love how when you write, you can practically feel that you're in the room with the characters - no that YOU'RE the character. Suddenly, when I'm writing, I'll become Nash. I'll become Aria. It's beautiful how writing can do that.

What is your most viewed website?

Tumblr, hehe.

Any advice for future or current writers?

I would say: Never, ever in a million years give up on yourself or your writing. If you love something, love it deeply and never stop. I would say don't just write about your character, BECOME your character. Make your readers cry. Make them laugh. I would say, never stop believing in yourself because if you believe in yourself or your writing, it can go a long way

Thank you for spending the time answering my questions :) We all think that you should become a writer when you grow up.