#12questionsfor
Amanda Bridgeman
MOTH: 1. What inspired you to become a writer?
AB: 1. I’ve always had a vivid imagination and I’ve always loved stories – particularly on screen. I don’t know the exact moment I decided I wanted to be a writer, I just always wanted to see my stories out in the universe, entertaining people.
MOTH: 2. The title of your last book?
AB: 2. The Sensation (Salvation 2)
MOTH: 3. Ebook – for or against?
AB: 3. I like all book formats. Everyone is different and everyone engages with stories in different ways. If the ebook format gets someone to read more, I think that’s a great thing!
MOTH: 4. How do you deal with bad reviews?
AB: 4. I’ll go read all the 1-star reviews for all the big-name writers I know of. It’s very reassuring to see that they get them too. At the end of the day, art is subjective. What one person likes, another will not.
MOTH: 5. Is it better to promote yourself online or in other media?
AB: 5. These days I think it’s important to promote yourself wherever your audience is. Rarely will all of your audience be found on the one medium. Again, everyone is different. Some people don’t do social media, but they’ll check your website or your newsletter. So it’s important to cover your bases. If you have an important announcement to make, then make it everywhere you can to capture as many eyes as you can.
MOTH: 6. Which writers had the most influence on your writing style?
AB: 6. When I first started writing as a teen it was S.E. Hinton and Bret Easton Ellis, who wrote angsty teen/college dramas. Their styles were simplistic and personable and I really liked that.
MOTH: 7. What success do you expect from your work?
AB: 7. If I’ve learned anything about the writing business it’s that you can’t predict or expect anything. All the good promo in the world doesn’t mean people will buy your book. It can depend on what other books are being released at the same time, whether you’re releasing the first book in a series or another book in the series, and it can depend on what world events are happening at the time, etc. I’ve had two books launch near US elections and I’ve found that people are preoccupied, which can be less promising for your book release. But these are things you can’t control, so there’s no point worrying too much about them. Because of this, it’s important to celebrate any success you do have – even the small things – because success is a hard thing to achieve. Any win, no matter how small, is actually a big win.
MOTH: 8. What is your target audience?
AB: 8. Anyone who likes sci-fi and thrillers with a hint of romance. My readers range from 15 years old right up to those in their 70s, and there seems to be an equal mix of male and female readers.
MOTH: 9. Describe your last work in 12 words.
AB: 9. A detective goes undercover to investigate a new drug-tech experience killing people.
MOTH: 10. Advice for future writers?
AB: 10. Don’t give up. If you really want to be a writer, keep writing and keep submitting. Determination, discipline and hard work will win in the end. Also – never stop learning (the craft, the business, marketing and promotion, etc). All that said, if you need a break then take one!
MOTH: 11. Where would you like your writing to take you as a guest?
AB: 11. I’d like my writing to take me anywhere readers of my work want to see me! I love going to conventions of all sizes.
MOTH: 12. Holding your next book promotion?
AB: 12. My latest book, The Sensation, is out now globally!
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