Meet the authors contest edition Volume #1

@SkyeSweven

Winner from: Litwit awards

1 What's one Wattpad goal?

Joining Wattpad was to bring forth my story to the world and receive as many feedback as I could get. I was always a lonely writer, self-conscious about my skills and abilities. However, Wattpad has become a wonderful platform through which I could develop confidence. My goal stays the same--get people to read my story, and get people to like it.

2 what's the best way to handle a bully? 

Outsmart them. Show them that they aren't the boss in the room. Use higher authorities to bring them down or prove to them that YOU are the higher authority. No matter what, stand up against them but do it smart.

3 who is your favorite author? 

My favorite author is undoubtedly J.R.R. Tolkien. Ever since I was a child, his books have been the light unto my feet. The worlds he creates are exceptional and the dedication he puts into his books are phenomenal. I wish to be as creative as him.

4 what's a good piece of advice for a newcomer?

For newcomers to Wattpad, I say, interact as much as you can with as many people as you can! That way you can build a strong network of various relationships which helps you in numerous ways. They become friends and advisors as you work on your story and also great promoters for it.

 5 what's your schedule regarding your writing? 

It really depends. Sometimes I just go for it for hours. When I'm on fire, this happens almost everyday. However there are times when I can't write a single word. A writer's block, as they say. This could go on for even months. I honestly don't have a schedule for writing.

6 what's your favorite holiday and why?

My favorite holiday is Christmas. The atmosphere itself is so snug and cozy. The idea of getting surrounded by your loved ones inside a warm home while snow falls outside is beautiful. Also the food. It's always the food that makes holidays awesome.

 7 if you could hang out with your favorite celeb for a day, who would you choose and what would you do? 

I have so many celebrities in mind but I would have to go with both members, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, from the band twenty one pilots. They helped me through mental instabilities with their music and seeing them live last year was one of the biggest joys of my life. And they're pretty cool individuals so I'd love to hang out with them for a day.

8 what's your dream vacation?

I haven't given it a proper thought before but I'd say New Zealand. One: I've heard the landscape was stunning there and Two: it was the shooting place of the Lord of the Rings which I am obsessed with.

 9  what's a song you enjoy? Who is the artist?

My all -time favorite song is Hometown by twenty one pilots but I'll go with Paramore's Last Hope this time because I introduced them earlier. Last Hope means a lot to me because it helped me overcome my own fears and wounds. If you haven't heard it, search it up on YouTube and listen to the LIVE version of it because it's way better than the studio version.

 10 how would you celebrate a publishing deal?

I've actually gotten a publishing deal and I didn't really party over it. But I would tell all my friends and send them gifts or something if I get another one in the future. Lack of creativity there haha

request time!
I don't have another book that I want to promote so I'll just take this moment to mention the book I won the prize for. It's Elysia: Ignite (the title changed recently) and it's about an unlikely duo that sets out to search for a rumored city of paradise in the midst of a war-devastated land. There's plenty of diversity factors involved and overall I like to say it's action-packed, cliche-defying, and fun. Check it out and you might not regret it.