Interview and Excerpt: Mad World: Epidemic by Samaire Provost
Thanks to Samaire Provost for stopping by with a Q&A and excerpt from Mad World: Epidemic. Please visit her tour page at CLP Blog Tours for more information!
**Interview**
When did you know writing was for you?
I used to write stories when I was a teenager, beginning around age 13. I always loved to write. I also loved books, more than anything. So I think back then was when I knew, deep down inside, that writing was for me.
How would you describe your books?
I would describe my books as odd stories. I love reading odd stories the most, and so that is what I write. Odd things happen in them. They are often paranormal, and since I feel most in tuned with my the YA readers, that is whom I write for. So, if I were to allow myself to be pegged into one label, I would say my books are Paranormal stories geared toward Young Adult.
Why was Mad World: Epidemic a book you wanted to write?
I have a lot of stories in various states of completion. I deeply wanted to dip my toes into the YA genre, and I thought I should tackle zombies first. I had a lot of opinions on what a good zombie story would be like, so I went ahead and wrote it :)
Did you know you would have a sequel when you started writing Epidemic?
Actually, no. I began the story not knowing where it would end up. It kind of unraveled ahead of me, and as it turned out, the story wasn't finished at the end of EPIDEMIC. There was still more to tell. So SANCTUARY got written. And now DESPERATION.
What is the hardest part of the writing process for you?
Interestingly enough, and in spite of the fact that I utterly hate clichés, the hardest part of the problem is discipline. Getting started every day. You could say I don't ever have writer's block, but I do have an awful lot of get-to-the-desk block. I understand this is a huge problem for quite a lot of writers.
What are your favorite genres to read?
Anything Paranormal. From Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book" to Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. Anything with other-than-normal aspects, those really appeal to me. And also, I hate being bored reading a book, so it must hook my attention and be fast paced. I do not hesitate to toss a book aside if it does not hold and keep my attention.
What do you want readers to take away from your story?
How important and incredible it is to have friends so close to you they become family, and to have them by your side helping you and watching your back.And also, that I am an exciting author to read, to keep looking for my latest novel out :)
How important do you think social media is for authors these days?
I think it's very important. I love it when authors and artists make a personal connection with me. I remember how I almost fell out of my chair when Neil Gaiman answered my tweet directly and then got into a short discussion with me on Twitter. It was incredible. And I see how my fans love it when I connect with them on Facebook and Twitter. I think it will be a huge part of connecting with readers in my future.
What would be your advice to aspiring writers?
Read. Read a lot. Write even more. Never lose hope.
**Excerpt**
Author Bio:
Born naked. Clothed and fed shortly thereafter by adoring parents who looked on in bemusement as their daughter became a reading, writing, free-spirited, feral, animal loving, bleeding-heart chocolate lover who laughs easily. Samaire Provost is a California writer of Young Adult novels. Her love of paranormal stories, odd plots, and unique tales as well as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, E.A.Poe, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and Stephen King has deeply influenced her writing.
Connect with Samaire!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samairep
Twitter - https://twitter.com/samaireherselfGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6453849.Samaire_ProvostAmazon author page - http://www.amazon.com/Samaire-Provost/e/B008PVTXMWAmazon book page - http://www.amazon.com/Mad-World-Epidemic-1-ebook/dp/B008PO969O/Blog - http://samaireprovost.tumblr.com/ Author Bio: Born naked. Clothed and fed shortly thereafter by adoring parents who looked on in bemusement as their daughter became a reading, writing, free-spirited, feral, animal loving, bleeding-heart chocolate lover who laughs easily. Samaire Provost is a California writer of Young Adult novels. Her love of paranormal stories, odd plots, and unique tales as well as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, E.A.Poe, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and Stephen King has deeply influenced her writing. Connect with Samaire! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samairep Twitter - https://twitter.com/samaireherself Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/... Amazon author page - http://www.amazon.com/Samaire-Provost... Amazon book page - http://www.amazon.com/Mad-World-Epide... Blog - http://samaireprovost.tumblr.com/
**Interview**
When did you know writing was for you?
I used to write stories when I was a teenager, beginning around age 13. I always loved to write. I also loved books, more than anything. So I think back then was when I knew, deep down inside, that writing was for me.
How would you describe your books?
I would describe my books as odd stories. I love reading odd stories the most, and so that is what I write. Odd things happen in them. They are often paranormal, and since I feel most in tuned with my the YA readers, that is whom I write for. So, if I were to allow myself to be pegged into one label, I would say my books are Paranormal stories geared toward Young Adult.
Why was Mad World: Epidemic a book you wanted to write?
I have a lot of stories in various states of completion. I deeply wanted to dip my toes into the YA genre, and I thought I should tackle zombies first. I had a lot of opinions on what a good zombie story would be like, so I went ahead and wrote it :)
Did you know you would have a sequel when you started writing Epidemic?
Actually, no. I began the story not knowing where it would end up. It kind of unraveled ahead of me, and as it turned out, the story wasn't finished at the end of EPIDEMIC. There was still more to tell. So SANCTUARY got written. And now DESPERATION.
What is the hardest part of the writing process for you?
Interestingly enough, and in spite of the fact that I utterly hate clichés, the hardest part of the problem is discipline. Getting started every day. You could say I don't ever have writer's block, but I do have an awful lot of get-to-the-desk block. I understand this is a huge problem for quite a lot of writers.
What are your favorite genres to read?
Anything Paranormal. From Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book" to Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. Anything with other-than-normal aspects, those really appeal to me. And also, I hate being bored reading a book, so it must hook my attention and be fast paced. I do not hesitate to toss a book aside if it does not hold and keep my attention.
What do you want readers to take away from your story?
How important and incredible it is to have friends so close to you they become family, and to have them by your side helping you and watching your back.And also, that I am an exciting author to read, to keep looking for my latest novel out :)
How important do you think social media is for authors these days?
I think it's very important. I love it when authors and artists make a personal connection with me. I remember how I almost fell out of my chair when Neil Gaiman answered my tweet directly and then got into a short discussion with me on Twitter. It was incredible. And I see how my fans love it when I connect with them on Facebook and Twitter. I think it will be a huge part of connecting with readers in my future.
What would be your advice to aspiring writers?
Read. Read a lot. Write even more. Never lose hope.
**Excerpt**
Author Bio:
Born naked. Clothed and fed shortly thereafter by adoring parents who looked on in bemusement as their daughter became a reading, writing, free-spirited, feral, animal loving, bleeding-heart chocolate lover who laughs easily. Samaire Provost is a California writer of Young Adult novels. Her love of paranormal stories, odd plots, and unique tales as well as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, E.A.Poe, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and Stephen King has deeply influenced her writing.
Connect with Samaire!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samairep
Twitter - https://twitter.com/samaireherselfGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6453849.Samaire_ProvostAmazon author page - http://www.amazon.com/Samaire-Provost/e/B008PVTXMWAmazon book page - http://www.amazon.com/Mad-World-Epidemic-1-ebook/dp/B008PO969O/Blog - http://samaireprovost.tumblr.com/ Author Bio: Born naked. Clothed and fed shortly thereafter by adoring parents who looked on in bemusement as their daughter became a reading, writing, free-spirited, feral, animal loving, bleeding-heart chocolate lover who laughs easily. Samaire Provost is a California writer of Young Adult novels. Her love of paranormal stories, odd plots, and unique tales as well as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, E.A.Poe, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and Stephen King has deeply influenced her writing. Connect with Samaire! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/samairep Twitter - https://twitter.com/samaireherself Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/... Amazon author page - http://www.amazon.com/Samaire-Provost... Amazon book page - http://www.amazon.com/Mad-World-Epide... Blog - http://samaireprovost.tumblr.com/
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