Est. 2/17/2020
This addition of meet the authors is meant to allow readers to learn how their favorite stories originated. These interviews are surfaced around what went into each story. For example, what the reader struggled with writing, what insp...
I originally had an idea for a vampire-inspired Batman story back in 2017. I had seen some fanart about the concept and I thought it would be so neat to have an actual story like that. It turns out, there already was a comic about Batman as a vampire, so my idea wasn't completely original. Yet, I still wanted to write it and I decided to focus on a character that's often ignored in the media adaptations of Batman; Batgirl.
2 what is something you struggled constructing with your story?
I struggled with the pacing so much. Since it's a mystery, I had to find a balance between solving the mystery and keeping the story going. I couldn't just let the story come to a halt while the characters were investigating. And once the mystery was solved, I had to still keep the story going somehow.
3 what did you enjoy writing most of your story?
I enjoy writing Barbara Gordon's character. She's unlike any other heroine I've seen and not just because of her disability. She is fearless and intelligent, but also vulnerable and sensitive. I wanted her to be well-rounded and three-dimensional because female characters are often just given one type of personality or identity. When I think of a strong female character, I think of someone like her.
4 what's the overall response of your story from your readers?
So far, people seem to be liking it! Especially for something that might be too niche for a regular audience. I've gotten way more reads than I expected and the comments have been so encouraging.
5 is your story a stand alone novel or a piece of a series ?
It's a stand alone novel, but I'm open to a series if enough people are up for it!
6 what would you like your readers to take away from your story?
The most important thing for me is if people with disabilities can see themselves in Barbara. Everything else is secondary compared to giving the disability community proper, respectful representation.
7 what advice would you provide to fellow writers, when it comes to focusing on their own story?
Keep practicing and keep reading! Never stop doing those things if you want to become a better writer. It's the same advice I would give to an athlete. Very few athletes are naturally gifted. They have to work hard and train themselves to become better performers.
8 does your main character share any similarities to yourself?
Very much so! She is interested in law enforcement like me and had similar goals to mine. She also takes an interest in solving and studying crime.
9 what is something about your story you believe would draw in new readers?
It has a little bit of everything; mystery, horror, thriller, paranormal, and suspense. There's even some romance if you're into that.
10 do you have any future projects?
I have at least 2 novellas planned. I hope to complete one by later this year and one next year for the Open Novella Contest.
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