Interview with Laura Lam
Tell us about your publishing journey…
I sent off my first barely-finished manuscript and, to my surprise and bemusement, I had a revision request and, once I revised, I had a publishing deal and an agent. But before that, I studied creative writing at university, focusing mostly on short fiction and poetry.
What do you love about being an author?
That first buzz of getting a new idea, when you have that tingle in your fingers that means it’s an idea that will possibly turn into a novel, rather than a passing fancy. Getting a really nice review or a piece of reader mail. Finishing a book and holding the final, final copy in your hands for the first time.
What part do you dislike about being an author?
The stress, the difficulty in making a living wage, the uncertainty, and negative reviews.
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Just write.
If you could have dinner with a literary character – who would it be and what would you eat?
Tyrion Lannister. It would be an amusing meal. We’d eat a meat pie and swig beer. 
What was the last book you read and what were your thoughts on it?
Mapping the mind by Rita Carter – a nonfiction book about neuroscience. Absolutely fascinating and accessible to a layperson like me.
You have a time machine, which era do you go back to and why?
I’d like to visit the time that’s almost my present, like the early 80s or late 70s. Think it would be interesting.
If you were to cast your book, who would play the leads?
Micah – Saoirse Rionan or Sterling Knight
Drystan – Alex Pettyfer (in looks, at least. Not seen him act in anything)
Cyan – Ziyi Zhang
Maske – Ralph Fiennes
What’s your favourite TV show, and why?
For pure escapism and unwinding – Masterchef. It’s the perfect thing to watch after a long day of work, writing, and the gym.
What has been the best Xmas present you’ve ever received?
My childhood cat, when I was 7.
What’s the best part of Xmas for you?
Time off work!
Are you on Santa’s nice or naughty list this year?
I’d say I’ve been fairly nice this year.
Are there plans for another novel in the series?
I’m hoping it’ll be a trilogy, but at the moment the third book has not been commissioned.
Do you have a New Year’s Resolution in mind for 2014?
Be kinder to myself.
If your characters could give your readers a Xmas message, what would it be?
“What’s Christmas?”
Where can fans find you online?
Website: http://www.lauralam.co.uk
Twitter: @LR_Lam
Facebook: http://facebook.com/lauralamauthor
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/micahgrey
Tumblr: http://lauraroselam.tumblr.com/
Bio and photo can be found here: http://staticsplit.wordpress.com/about/
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