Ask the Author: Heather Salter-Purves
Answered Questions (7)
Heather Salter-Purves
A great way of looking at a plot I have about applying real-life events that occurred to me. I play the What If game. Play the premise of what happens if ... A fun one at the moment I have playing in my head is what happens if the terrible twos of a toddler was a changeling being delivered to a family.
But often, there are sometimes that real life is Stranger than Fiction. So I find that some of my earlier works and Rippled reflections were me working through some underlying issues. As I find writing a form of therapy as taking it into a Fantastical world is quite cathartic.
But often, there are sometimes that real life is Stranger than Fiction. So I find that some of my earlier works and Rippled reflections were me working through some underlying issues. As I find writing a form of therapy as taking it into a Fantastical world is quite cathartic.
Heather Salter-Purves
The idea that led to Rippled Reflections was that I kept getting a rhyme repeating in my head, all about someone having to seek something taken and hidden in the water. And then, given I have an affinity for more dark fantasy. I wanted to take a fun little twist on a TV show that I enjoyed growing up being Teen Wolf. So I set it in my little fictional town where things happen, and the adults seem oblivious.
Heather Salter-Purves
Some of the greatest pieces of advice I was given when I wanted to become an author. Was from my parents; which was to write and have fun. Something that constantly comes out and I hear,. I think it's from a masterclass with Dan Brown: write as if no one's watching cos no one is. also remember to have fun and the moment you put pen to paper and your ideas out into a hard copy. you are a writer like no one else tell you otherwise.
Heather Salter-Purves
I am currently working on outlining a few different novels in a dark fantasy series however for NaNoWriMo in 2020 I'll be working on the second book in my Devil's Bay series that follows on from Rippled Reflections. I'm also writing a range of short stories to add to anthologies that should be coming out between 2021 and 2023
Heather Salter-Purves
Some of the best things about being a writer can connect with other people through something as universal as a story. Standing in a store or on a public train are you see someone the book in the hand. It gives you an easy way to start up a conversation. On a more personal note being a writer allows me to work from home which in turn means I can watch my little girl grow up and we can explore story world's together, and I might be able to write stories for her to enjoy in the world.
Heather Salter-Purves
one of two ways.
first is mine productivity and creativity going to turn me off and get me further stuck.
the second part is is this something that I can do currently that will take my mind off my writing issues so that they could percolate in my subconscious while I the house I go for a walk with my daughter or my dog.
first is mine productivity and creativity going to turn me off and get me further stuck.
the second part is is this something that I can do currently that will take my mind off my writing issues so that they could percolate in my subconscious while I the house I go for a walk with my daughter or my dog.
Heather Salter-Purves
Red white and royal blue by Casey Mc Quiston. if you are looking for a fluffy new adult LBGT+ book.
the wayward children series by Seanan McGuire for fun short portal fantasies
the wayward children series by Seanan McGuire for fun short portal fantasies
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more