rws interviews author Jacquelyn Wiles
What genre/s do you write in, and why?
I write non-fiction, thriller, and horror. I think that is the most interesting genre's to read, it's always been my favorite.
When did you begin writing, and was it something you’ve always wanted to do?
I began writing at the age of 10, I would write poetry all the time in my bedroom. But, writing a book was always one of my biggest dreams since I was a kid, and I finally made it a reality.
What type of research goes into your writing?
When I am writing, I like to go outside and really look at the world in a different perspective.
How do you develop your characters, plot, and setting?
I develop the characters, plot, and setting by really putting myself in their shoes, and where I would want certain situations to take place. For example with my book Don't Trust A Stranger, she is looking for love online which I spend a lot of time on the internet. I like to write real life situations, part of this book I have actually went through personally. I think it's best to develop situations that way.
What is your creative process (i.e. inspiration, where do you write)?
I like to write in the quiet so I can really think about where I am going in my story. If I am not by a computer I am writing it down in a notebook so I don't lose any amazing ideas I have.
Have you ever dealt with writer’s block? If so, how do you find your creative flow again?
I had writer's block all the time, that's why it took me two years to write my first book. I was in a book store one day, and let it sink in that I would love to have a book sitting on their shelf then realized it would never happen unless I sat down and got down to business with my writing.
Are you self-published or traditionally published?
I am self-published. I would eventually like to try and get traditionally published in the future.
Can you give us your experience in either or both of these types of publishing?
I think it's a lot harder to get traditionally published these days so self-publishing is sort of the "easy" way out. I love being self-published and it's been a great experience so far. I have been self-published since June 10th 2016.
Do you market your own books? If so, how easy or difficult is this for an author?
I market my own books on twitter, facebook, instagram, snapchat, friends and family, word of mouth. It is easy to do it on social media because you can reach out to so many people at once. It's harder to do it in person.
What advice would you give other writers/authors about receiving negative reviews?
Receiving negative reviews is part of the process. I think you just need to take it with a grain of salt and help it build your next book.
What advice would you give to wanna-be writers who are trying to get a book published?
You need to really market your book ahead of time, that will help you build a following, that way whether you go self-publishing or traditional your name is already out there.
If you had a chance to meet one of your favorite authors, alive or dead, who would it be? And what questions would you ask?
I have two that I really want to meet, my first is Stephen King. He is the reason I began writing in the first place. I would love to sit down and ask him how he came up with all these great ideas for his books and sold every single one of them. My second is Andrea Hintz, I would love to sit down and ask her how she began the journey of her tesoro series.
List your book links and where we can find them to purchase.
Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Trust-Stranger-Jacquelyn-Wiles/dp/153363243X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476654921&sr=8-1&keywords=dont+trust+a+stranger
Createspace- https://www.createspace.com/5666833
Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-trust-a-stranger-jacquelyn-wiles/1123903266?ean=9781533632432
Thank you for chatting with us today at RWS, we appreciate your time.
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I write non-fiction, thriller, and horror. I think that is the most interesting genre's to read, it's always been my favorite.
When did you begin writing, and was it something you’ve always wanted to do?
I began writing at the age of 10, I would write poetry all the time in my bedroom. But, writing a book was always one of my biggest dreams since I was a kid, and I finally made it a reality.
What type of research goes into your writing?
When I am writing, I like to go outside and really look at the world in a different perspective.
How do you develop your characters, plot, and setting?
I develop the characters, plot, and setting by really putting myself in their shoes, and where I would want certain situations to take place. For example with my book Don't Trust A Stranger, she is looking for love online which I spend a lot of time on the internet. I like to write real life situations, part of this book I have actually went through personally. I think it's best to develop situations that way.
What is your creative process (i.e. inspiration, where do you write)?
I like to write in the quiet so I can really think about where I am going in my story. If I am not by a computer I am writing it down in a notebook so I don't lose any amazing ideas I have.
Have you ever dealt with writer’s block? If so, how do you find your creative flow again?
I had writer's block all the time, that's why it took me two years to write my first book. I was in a book store one day, and let it sink in that I would love to have a book sitting on their shelf then realized it would never happen unless I sat down and got down to business with my writing.
Are you self-published or traditionally published?
I am self-published. I would eventually like to try and get traditionally published in the future.
Can you give us your experience in either or both of these types of publishing?
I think it's a lot harder to get traditionally published these days so self-publishing is sort of the "easy" way out. I love being self-published and it's been a great experience so far. I have been self-published since June 10th 2016.
Do you market your own books? If so, how easy or difficult is this for an author?
I market my own books on twitter, facebook, instagram, snapchat, friends and family, word of mouth. It is easy to do it on social media because you can reach out to so many people at once. It's harder to do it in person.
What advice would you give other writers/authors about receiving negative reviews?
Receiving negative reviews is part of the process. I think you just need to take it with a grain of salt and help it build your next book.
What advice would you give to wanna-be writers who are trying to get a book published?
You need to really market your book ahead of time, that will help you build a following, that way whether you go self-publishing or traditional your name is already out there.
If you had a chance to meet one of your favorite authors, alive or dead, who would it be? And what questions would you ask?
I have two that I really want to meet, my first is Stephen King. He is the reason I began writing in the first place. I would love to sit down and ask him how he came up with all these great ideas for his books and sold every single one of them. My second is Andrea Hintz, I would love to sit down and ask her how she began the journey of her tesoro series.
List your book links and where we can find them to purchase.
Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Trust-Stranger-Jacquelyn-Wiles/dp/153363243X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476654921&sr=8-1&keywords=dont+trust+a+stranger
Createspace- https://www.createspace.com/5666833
Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-trust-a-stranger-jacquelyn-wiles/1123903266?ean=9781533632432
Thank you for chatting with us today at RWS, we appreciate your time.
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