We interviewed Nandi Taylor, author of Given, to learn more about her, and what she's working on next. Nandi's book published by Wattpad Books! You can buy your copy wherever books are sold.
Wattpad HQ: Who is your OTP?
Nandi Taylor: Such a hard question. Aside from my own characters I honestly don't know.
Wattpad HQ: What is your favourite book?
Nandi Taylor: Not really a book, but I love Fairy Tales and Folk Stories
Wattpad HQ: What TV show are you currently obsessed with right now?
Nandi Taylor: Carole and Tuesday on Netflix
Wattpad HQ: What is one app you would not be able to go without using even for just one day?
Nandi Taylor: Besides Wattpad, Twitter
Wattpad HQ: Who is your biggest hero?
Nandi Taylor: It's constantly changing, but basically anyone who beats the odds and to find success, especially if they are also a Black woman. Right now it's Serena Williams.
Wattpad HQ: Where is your happy place?
Nandi Taylor: Amusement Parks! I love the corny music over the speakers, the fried food, how the rides light up at night, the rollercoasters.
Wattpad HQ: Can you describe your perfect writing area?
Nandi Taylor: A set up with two monitors so I have my research/thesaurus/youtube and inspiring images on one and my story on the other. A comfy chair, a couch or bed I can relax on between writing sprints, pretty art and inspirational quotes on the walls, and lots of tea/coffee during the day, wine at night.
Wattpad HQ: What motivates you to work hard?
Nandi Taylor: First and foremost I love when my stories make people happy. If they provide a few hours of entertainment and escape to someone who desperately needs it I feel like I've fulfilled my purpose on this celestial marble.
Wattpad HQ: What makes you laugh the most?
Nandi Taylor: Twitter memes
Wattpad HQ: What is your favourite animal?
Nandi Taylor: The mythical phoenix. I feel like many times throughout my life I've had to rise from the ashes of failure, just like a phoenix.
Wattpad HQ: What are your hobbies?
Nandi Taylor: I'm a gamer, and I often stream myself playing video games on Twitch. I also love playing board games with friends. I study Japanese, and I'm into amateur interior decorating.
Wattpad HQ: How would your friends describe you?
Nandi Taylor: Creative, funny, level-headed, smart, inspiring and humble ;)
Wattpad HQ: What is the tallest building you've been to the top in?
Nandi Taylor: Probably the CN tower
Wattpad HQ: Who would you want to attend your dream dinner party? (dead or alive)
Nandi Taylor: Octavia Butler, Toni Morrison, Serena Willams
Wattpad HQ: Is your glass half full or half empty?
Nandi Taylor: There is no glass
Wattpad HQ: Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Nandi Taylor: Introvert
Wattpad HQ: What is your favorite family holiday tradition?
Nandi Taylor: Playing board games like Settlers of Catan or Werewolf
Wattpad HQ: What are your pet peeves?
Nandi Taylor: People who lack self-awareness
Wattpad HQ: What is your ideal way to spend a weekend?
Nandi Taylor: Not thinking about work at all, doing exactly what I want whenever I want in the moment.
Wattpad HQ: Can you tell us what you're currently writing?
Nandi Taylor: I'm working on the sequel to GIVEN, which will tie up all the loose ends.
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