Q&A with Mia Sheridan *CLOSED*

[Mia]

Lucie wrote: "Do you have some ritual or something you are doing before you start writting a new book?"

Mainly, I just live in my head a whole lot before I write a book! I like to have a really good feel for my characters before I ever put my fingers on the keyboard.

[Aleksandra Reads]

Hi, Mia! Love your books! <3 If you could spend one day with one of your characters, who would you picj and why? :)

[Mia]

Angela wrote: "Hi Mia..you are one of my most favorite authors. Archer's voice and Kyland are among my all time favorite books ever. I wanted to know what inspired you to write archer's voice?both archer and bree..."

Thank you so much, Angela! <3 When I started coming up with the storyline for Archer's Voice, I really just wanted to write a different sort of hero than I'd read before. I'd recently read several books in a row where all the heroes sort of blended together and I wanted to break that mold. <3

[Mia]

Heather wrote: "Hi Mia! Some of the names you've chosen for your series are so unusual. Could you tell us why you chose some of them and which is your favourite? Thanks! "

Hi Heather! Thank you! :) I usually name my books after the characters - if not their name exactly (as in Stinger -Carson's last name- or Kyland), then the name with another word attached (as in Archer's Voice or Becoming Calder). :D And most often, the characters name has to do with the sign of the zodiac they're representing. :D (For example, Archer is Sagittarius - the Archer).

[Mia]

Quirks wrote: "Was the idea behind Acadia inspired by some real life cult story you've read? I've never read something like that and it was very interesting."

Hi there! Thank you!! I actually made up Acadia in many respects - which, is kind of what actual cult leaders do when it comes to their sects - pretty scary actually. :( But I also did a lot of research on Jonestown which is horrifying and fascinating at the same time. (They're the ones who drank the arsenic laced Kool Aid in a massive murder/suicide). Researching cults left me chilled for weeks! :(

[Mia]

Parody wrote: "Hi Mia, I have loved all of your books so far, thankyou for giving us such great stories. My question is; Each of your books are so different, where do you find your ideas and inspiration?"

Hi Parody! Thanks so much! I really find my inspiration wherever I can get it! :) Before I start writing a book, I really just try to pay attention to the things that draw my interest - it could be an article on some subject or another, a song, really anything. And then I start weaving from there! :)

[Mia]

Tina wrote: "Hi Mia! I love all your books! Simply fabulous! Have any of your characters or story lines been based off real people?"

Hi Tina! Nope! Entirely form my imagination. :D

[Mia]

Claudia wrote: "Ciao Mia! I have to say I love your books. You are one of my favorite author. Thanks for answering our question. I would like to know, if you could spend a whole day with only one character from on..."

Ciao! :D Thank you, Claudia! Hmm . . . if I could only choose one, I think I'd choose Archer and I'd ask him to teach me sign language. <3

[Kelly]

Mia wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Hi Mia! Love love love your books! I have read them all! So if you had to pick a favorite book out of all the ones you wrote what would it be and why? And what is your favorite book y..."

Thanks Mia!!!!

[Irene]

How did functional characters influence you as a teenager growing up? Thanks :)

[Irene]

*fictional characters, of course

[Angie]

Mia wrote: "Angela wrote: "Hi Mia..you are one of my most favorite authors. Archer's voice and Kyland are among my all time favorite books ever. I wanted to know what inspired you to write archer's voice?both ..."
Thanks so much for replying!!
That's what I loved most about Archer that he is different,not the typical usual type of hero!*♡*

[Dianne]

Hi Mia!
are you planning to write a novel about all the signs?
which character of yours is the closest to your personality?

[Kathleen]

Hi! Mia I have loved all of your books!! I wanted to know who designed your book covers? And if you played any part in them?

[Eva]

Hello Mia,
Do you have any tips for another aspiring writer?

[Elena]

what was your reaction to your first signing? you are my favorite author!

[Mia]

Sweet Spot Sisterhood wrote: "Hello Mia

Nyle Dimarco is not only a gorgeous model, but views deafness as an advantage in modeling because he is accustomed to conveying messages without speaking. This, as an actor, gives him a..."

Hi Becky! Thank you! And yes, Nyle's name has been mentioned to me before and I'm a big fan! I don't have final say in any of the casting decisions, but I'd certainly love to see someone like him play the role - I agree that he'd bring something very special to the part. <3

[Mia]

Nicole wrote: "Do you listen to music when you write?
If you do, do you have a playlist for your books?"

Hi Nicole! Yes, I have playlists for all my books on Spotify and I listen to them constantly while writing! :)

[Mia]

Angelina wrote: "Hi Mia! I love all your books! <3

If you are not writing what you usually do? Do you watch TV shows? what is your favorite shows? :)"

Hi Angelina! I actually don't watch a lot of TV. I do like HGTV and tune into that if I just sort of want background noise. The only series that I've gotten into recently is Game of Thrones. My husband and I watch that one but that's about it. :)

[Mia]

J. wrote: "Hi!
If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why? :)"

Oh my gosh, Katniss Everdeen! Because she's just badass. :D

[Mia]

Aleksandra wrote: "Hi, Mia! Love your books! <3 If you could spend one day with one of your characters, who would you picj and why? :)"

Thank you, Aleksandra! Hmm . . . I think I'd choose Kira from Grayson's Vow because she's so much fun! :D As far as a hero, I'd choose Archer and ask him to teach me sign language. <3

[Mia]

Irene wrote: "How did functional characters influence you as a teenager growing up? Thanks :)"

Hi Irene! Great question! I always say that I hope so much my daughter is a reader because I really think it helps a person make better choices in life. For instance, for me, I read romance as a teenager (YA of course) and so to date someone who treated me shabbily didn't appeal - I wanted that grand romance like the characters in the books I read! Of course, there are always other factors in individual decision making, but I do think books helped me form ideas about right/wrong, etc. Reading just expands your whole world and you see possibilities your might not simply going from your own worldview.

[Sweet Spot Sisterhood]

Mia wrote: "Sweet Spot Sisterhood wrote: "Hello Mia

Nyle Dimarco is not only a gorgeous model, but views deafness as an advantage in modeling because he is accustomed to conveying messages without speaking. ..."

Thank you so much for your response! A few friends and I are starting a support page to draw attention to his causes and because we'd love to see him have this opportunity!

[Mia]

Dianne wrote: "Hi Mia!
are you planning to write a novel about all the signs?
which character of yours is the closest to your personality?"

Hi Dianne! Yes! I'm planning on writing a book about all the signs! :D As far as the character most like me, I'd probably say Evie since she was my first heroine and I didn't know how to separate myself as much as I do now. :)

[Mia]

Kathleen wrote: "Hi! Mia I have loved all of your books!! I wanted to know who designed your book covers? And if you played any part in them?"

Hi Kathleen! Thanks so much! I actually do all my book covers. <3 I was a graphic designer in my "previous life" and so that definitely comes in handy! :)

[Mia]

Eva wrote: "Hello Mia,
Do you have any tips for another aspiring writer?"

Hi Eva! I guess my best piece of advice is to really pay attention to what you love and put more of that out into the world in the unique way only you can do it! Let other things inspire you and then find your own twist. Don't worry about what might be popular, or what others might like. Do the thing that calls to your own heart because that is what you will do best. After that, it's really a matter of just sitting down and writing! You can go back later and edit and correct, but just sit down and write! <3

[Mia]

Elena wrote: "what was your reaction to your first signing? you are my favorite author!"

Hi Elena! Aw, thank you SO very much!! <3 Oh my gosh, my first signing! Well, I was definitely nervous, but I was just so honored and amazed that anyone at all wanted to meet me. It was a really incredible experience - it still is! :)

[Ashley]

Hi Mia! I love all of your books(Archer's Voice is my favorite)! I was just wondering if you had ever thought about writing paranormal romance, or another genre? Or are you sticking to contemporary romance? Thank you!

[Sky]

Hey Mia, I love reading your books! They come with such awesome shock factors!
My question is when did you know you wanted to be a writer over all other things?
Thanks

[Beatrice]

Hi Ms Mia! If you have a chance to change an ending of a book (it can be your book), what will it be and why?

P.S. I really love your book, Archer's Voice. :">

[Victoria]

Hi Mia, I was wondering what your doing when the ideas for your books come to you ?

[Andie]

Thank you for hanging out with us, Mia :)
Could you name three of your favorite book boyfriends? As a mayor reader, I realize this is an evil question :)

[Mariola Izydor]

Hi Mia,

I wanted to know how you come up with character names and descriptions? Are they based on people in your life or people you have met passing by?

Thanks