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That sounds really intriguing; I'll have to keep an eye out for it when it's released xx
Where were you and what were you doing when you realised you won your category? xx
Let me think; I was busy in the middle of English homework when I checked my email and discovered I had won.
Haha, what does winning this award mean to you? xx
A lot. It's really really difficult to get noticed on Wattpad, especially in the area of Historical Fiction because most youth these days seem to prefer reading Fantasy and Sci-Fi. So winning a contest, especially a big one like TPPA is a rare thing. 😄
It's also encouraging to know that my book is actually worth something and that other people enjoy it as well.
Awww, well I'm hoping through these award books that yours will get noticed too xx ❤️
What would you like readers to get out of your book? xx
Good question. I believe that no matter what book it is, readers should be able to take something away from reading it, learn something, or just have something that unites them with something in the story. I can't say exactly that it will be the same for everybody, but I would like them to be able to connect with one or more of my characters and be able to experience the journey of the story with them. In the first book of the trilogy, I suppose the main theme is, "things don't always work out as you think/hope they will, but never give up hoping."
So true! That's a really important message to remember xx
What do you think helped you gain your accomplishment of becoming first in your category and reaching #216 in Historical Fiction? xx
Hmmm, I can only suppose that as far as winning goes, I owe my writing skills first to my Saviour who gave them to me and both my mom and English teacher, Mrs Feia, who helped hone those skills and also to all those authors I read that influenced my writing style. As for reaching #216 in Historical Fiction, that's only because of my few but amazing readers who've been really supportive and encouraging throughout all the writing and editing.
Did you want to give a special shoutout to anyone? xx
Awww, I'm sure they will be very grateful for the shoutouts xx
How long have you been writing this story? xx
I've been writing and editing it for almost two years now.
Wow, that's quite some time! xx
You have quite a lot of published work on Wattpad - which one would you recommend reading first? xx
Personally, I would say "Dilseachd - A Forgotten Crown" because I'm working on getting my best quality on it, but it's really up to the preference of the reader.
Very true xx
In your own opinion, what makes Historical Fiction so interesting to write/read? xx
Hmm, good question. I know that most kids these days want to read Fantasy and Sci-Fi, and there's nothing wrong with that because there are a lot of good books in those genres. But I feel that they miss out on a lot. I love Historical Fiction because first, I have always enjoyed history. Secondly, I love to read books about the past that make history interesting and not just boring and dry dates and facts. Thirdly, I love to see characters in the past have the same struggles and feelings that I do. I feel I can identify with characters in the past more than fantastical characters because historical characters are actually real people. Fourthly, I believe it is important to look to the past, learn from mistakes, and look forward to the future.
That's so true! I think people can underestimate how good Historical Fiction can be xx
Do you think you'll enter TPPA again? xx
Mostly likely. It was a good competition and those are hard to find on Wattpad.
Sweet! Thanks so much for the interview! xx
Absolutely, no problem! 😄
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