Author Interview with Jade Royal

Author Interview with Jade Royal

Name: Jade Royal

What first inspired you to write? 

When I was wee girl, stories would pop into my head all the time. I’d see movies and want to change the endings, read books and want to change some of the facts, and as I got older, the call to put those stories down on paper only grew more intense. My ability to bring life to words was noticed by my teachers but they always wanted to shape my story into something it wasn’t. I often rebelled because this particular teacher wasn’t giving constructive criticism, they were changing the entire story to fit the norm. That’s something I’ve never been good at. Because of that fact, I stopped writing for about 6 years.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories? 

Besides picture prompts, dreams, and other people’s experiences, I also sit and think about typical scenarios and how to flip them into something more out of the norm. Then I build a story out of it.

What is your least favorite part about being a writer?

The two things I hate most about being a writer is the lack of time that I can set aside to work. A lot of the business aspects can tie up my “free time” that I want to spend writing. The second thing that I hate is that sometimes I want my story to come flying from my fingertips much faster than I’ll ever be able to type. lol I get so excited about the storyline that I need it immediately. I think it’s that part of me that craves instant gratification.

Are you indie or traditionally published?

#Indieandproud

Have you ever tried the other style of publishing?

No. Well… does my short story and poetry count from my childhood? lmao

What are you working on now?

4 books from my Limits of Love series, 3 anthologies, 1 book from a new series, and a stand alone… I think that’s everything :) 

What is your most recent/upcoming release?

My next book in the Limits of Love series, Tethered Trust, and one of the anthologies. There’s a possible third but I need to meet my existing deadlines.

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