Interview with Erin Pryor, author of Pillars In Time

Today, I'd like to welcome fellow Decadent Publishing author, Erin Pryor, to my blog. Erin, how long have you been writing with the hopes of publication?

EP: Three Years. I've been wanting to be a published author for over a decade, but I didn't get the courage to write my own story until three years ago.

How did you get started?

EP: I started by writing Fan Fiction. No, I won't say the story I spun off of, but it was fun while it lasted. I got a few harsh critique's that almost had me quit before I got out of the gate. But I stood strong and continued on. The rest is history.

What titles do you have published?

EP: Pillars in Time. My heroine is a modern day architect with the hopes of being the lead architect for the renovation of a 14th century castle. What she doesn't plan is to fall back into that century.

What are you working on now?

EP: Collin and Jessica's story. Collin is the twin brother to my hero in Pillars in Time.

Are you a plotter or a pantser?

EP: Plotter. At first I thought I was a pantser, but after my third finished book, I realized the first two, written by the seat of my pants, were crap.

What genres do you enjoy reading? Writing?

EP: Paranormal & Historical romance. I write what I like to read.

What author(s) have influenced your writing style?

EP: Lynn Kurland, by far, has been my biggest inspiration as a writer

Where do your best ideas come from?

EP: That's kind of a tough one. I believe I start out by asking "what if". Characters form in my mind and I start to work them out, then move onto formulating a plot idea.

What is your favorite book that you've read?

EP: A Woman of Passion is the only book I've ever re-read. I think the reason it intrigues me so much is that the characters are not fictional.

What writing/writer's organizations are you involved with? Can you explain how they help your writing and/or your writing career?

[image error]EP: RWA, the Orange County Chapter. It has immensely helped my writing. I wouldn't be where I am today without being a member of the OCC RWA. I've learned techniques from speakers and tidbits from fellow peers that are priceless to me.

Do you belong to a critique group or have critique partners? If so, what have you learned from them? How has it affected your writing?

EP: Yes. I have one critique partner. I wish I had a group, but I really enjoy my one partner. She has always been straightforward and honest with me, and I appreciate that about her. She has pushed me to limits I didn't know I could obtain. Her wisdom makes up a few pieces of the puzzle of my writing.

What is the best piece of advice you would give to aspiring authors?

EP: Listen to critiques. Just because they sting doesn't mean that they are or are not true. You cannot grow as a writer unless you can take constructive criticism and still continue to pound away at that keyboard.

I completely agree with your advice. Where can my readers find you?

EP: Facebook 

Where can my readers find Pillars In Time?

EP: Decadent Publishing

Thank you for visiting my blog today, Erin!