Hey, everyone!
This is Cari (in case you couldn't tell by the use of a gif). Today, I'm coming to you with another author interview. This author is a fellow member of Erin and my writer's community. Everyone, please welcome Moriah Armstrong!
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Q: When did you know you wanted to be a writer and why?
A: I knew I wanted to be a writer when I was around eleven years old. I loved to read, and eventually I realized that I could tell my own stories. So I did. I began working on a terrible, plot-hole-riddled novel, and I had the time of my life. That’s when I knew that no matter what, writing was always going to be a part of my life.
Q: Wow, eleven? That's pretty early on. Who inspired you most on your writing journey?
A: My dad is ultimately the biggest inspiration to me. He used to write, so he was really the first person who ever gave me the idea to write. He's always on my side when it comes to my writing, and his encouragement means the world to me.
Q: Awww, that's sweet. What inspired Ad Bellum?
A: Ad Bellum was inspired by my personal mental health struggles. I decided to write a story personifying each one as a monster. I wanted to show that these struggles, these monsters, can be beaten. But at the same time, I wanted to give the readers an idea of what it feels like to deal with these things. Thus, Ad Bellum was born.
Q: Wow, that's really cool. Are you considering publication? If so, are you going to traditionally publish or self-publish?
A: I am hoping to self-publish Ad Bellum in the near future. However, my dream is to traditionally publish my work. I ultimately want to get my stories to as many people as possible, and I feel that traditional publication is the best way to do that.
Q: I see. I can't wait to get a copy of Ad Bellum when it comes out! Finally, do you have one piece of advice for fellow young writers?
A: Don't. Give. Up. When writer's block hits, keep writing. When life is hard, keep writing. When you feel like your stories are no good, keep writing. That's not to say that you shouldn't take breaks; breaks are an important aspect of writing. Just don't give up. Because you have a story to tell, a story nobody else can tell. And the world needs that story.
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Until next time!
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