Melina
Turner has been writing since 2003 and lives in Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.
She first started writing poetry but over the years has gradually branched out
with short stories and novels. With awards such as honoured writer, best poet
of 2012, and best poem of 2012, she is now penning up a storm.
Can
you share a little of your current work with us?
My
current piece i am working on is called Yonder Volume 1 and it is loosely based
on the topic freedom. As many of us know, wars won decided our freedoms, the
men who lost their lives gave us freedom. This piece is a Young Adult Scifi
Fantasy. It is based on a young woman who gives her life to say a young boy
from a car crash only to be stopped from moving on. She is given a second
chance of life or death. But everything comes at a cost.
Who designs your
covers?
I have
many graphics designers. I like to try new graphic designers to see if we work
well and just because I can. My favourite part of the publishing process is
finding the perfect cover. I am also a forever client with EmCat Designs who
have proven such skill and talent. I'd happily go through them for covers.
Do you have any
advice for other writers?
Do not
worry about the publishing process until your book is complete because it will
affect your writing. Write that book and then worry about the publishing
process. Another piece of advice would be that when working on promotions and
marketing, make a drafted marketing plan...and then google search marketing
ideas for indie authors. I know it sounds weird but out of all the sites on
google that talked about marketing. So far ive found 200 ideas most authors
have not used.
Do you have any
writing rituals or certain things you do to aid your writing process?
Nope, I
am one of those people that just sit and write. Ive never needed music or
pictures or inspirations. Just random thoughts and bam! We are on a roll.
Favorite snack and
thing to drink while you write?
I dont
eat or drink whilst writing. It ruins the moment. Inspiration can go as quick
as it reveals itself. So i wait until i have written all i can before snacking.
ebook or print?
Print
without a doubt
junk food or
sweets?
Pretty
sure junk food and sweets are exactly the same thing
dogs or cats?
Both
tea or coffee?
Tea.
Coffee makes me sick. Cant stand it.
dark or light
colors?
It
depends on my mood. I could be happy with bright rainbows one day and gloomy
with dark colours the next.
angels or demons?
Nephilim
= inbetween
paranormal romance
or historical romance?
To be
honest, im not a real big fan. But there are some great books in both genres i
have read so both.
Boxers or Briefs?
Boxers
Control Freak or
Careless Jerk
Inbetween
both
Must
read books
1. The
Souls Of Rain by Diana Nixon
2.
Empyreal Illusions by Jake Bonsignore
3.
Molten Heart by Laura L Hunter
4.
Creepy Stories by L. A. Maldonado
5. Blood
Stained Lives by Ronald Griffin
Stalk Melina!
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