Ask the Author: Ariel Smith
Answered Questions (6)
Ariel Smith
I've had my nose stuck in a book ever since I was old enough to do so. I think I'd decided in first grade that a goal of mine was to eventually become a published author. Seven year old me would definitely be proud to know she accomplished that dream, even if the events that inspired the book were slightly traumatizing.
Ariel Smith
Well, I don't know that I could call my life an inspiration, but certain events that have happened in my life are what led me to create "Damage Control." It was originally written as a way for me to come to terms with something traumatic I went through as a teen, but it slowly grew into its own thing. The characters really came alive, so I just kept going. I wanted to see where the story took me.
Ariel Smith
I most definitely would travel to the wizarding world of Harry Potter, before the events of Book 7. I'd love to meet Snape and pick his brain. There's hardly been a character I can relate to as much as Severus.
Ariel Smith
After a brutal walk from her car into the house, squeezing and clenching her legs as tight as she could, she finally made it to the bathroom. She realized too late there was no toilet paper.
Ariel Smith
Just do it! Don't worry about all the typos and errors. Just get your story out, then seek help to touch it up, refine it, edit it, etc. Half of being a good author is being creative!
Ariel Smith
I am currently working on the sequel to "Damage Control," which will be titled "Collateral Damage."
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