Ask the Author: Stephanie Alexander
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Stephanie Alexander
Hi! Thanks so much for your question and your support! As of now, I'm thinking two more Tipsy books... although what I assume will happen is I'll take a break, explore some other worlds, and come back to her. In all honesty, the difficulty in these kinds of series, for me, because I focus so much on character, is to keep the character evolving. I think some series can have so many books because they are heavily plot driven and the protagonist is more static. I would like to see Tipsy in a good place and give her (and my brain) a break for a while, but I love her too much to let it go forever. I definitely want to explore a Jane and Henry prequel that could also include John and even Ivy. But as for book 3, I'm nearly finished draft 1, and hoping for a late summer release!
Stephanie Alexander
Hi! This is a great question… some of my books are kind of based on mysteries in my own life, but not the ghost parts. :) After my own divorce I spent a lot of time trying to “figure out life” and I think I learned a lot of lessons along the way. In addition, as a family court attorney, I unlock the mysteries of family dynamics every day, which often includes family secrets and scandals! I’ve seen it all, believe me!
Stephanie Alexander
Hi!! I am working on book three! I believe there will be two more Tipsy books. I’m on a book a year kind of schedule. Book 3 hopefully arriving spring 202! Thanks for checking up on her ☺️😉
Stephanie Alexander
Summer is coming up again! I'm looking forward to Under the Southern Sky by K.W. Harvey. I'm also looking forward to spending A LOT of time on my latest novel and hopefully finishing up by early June so I can actually spend more time reading for enjoyment.
Stephanie Alexander
I am a writer with carpal tunnel syndrome. I had surgery to fix it, but the surgery made it worse.
(This is the biggest horror of my life right now)
(This is the biggest horror of my life right now)
Stephanie Alexander
I got the idea for Charleston Green while driving over the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, and thinking about divorce, and how it would be awful if we didn't have the option to remove ourselves from toxic relationships. This thought spawned the idea of a married couple stuck haunting a house together for all eternity.
Stephanie Alexander
For me, writing is just something I have to do. As soon as I finish one project, I start itching to start something new. It's a weirdly soothing process. So I think it's a need, more than something that requires inspiration.
Stephanie Alexander
I'm working on promoting Charleston Green, and starting to plot a sequel! Super excited about continuing the adventures in my haunted version of my hometown with these characters!
Stephanie Alexander
I think the best things about being a writer are:
1. Falling in love with your characters; they truly become your best friends.
2. Creating the kind of world you'd like to live in; for me, this includes fantastical elements that I wish could be our reality.
3. Having control over what happens in your story, especially as you get older and realize you don't have as much control over what happens in real life as you think you do!
1. Falling in love with your characters; they truly become your best friends.
2. Creating the kind of world you'd like to live in; for me, this includes fantastical elements that I wish could be our reality.
3. Having control over what happens in your story, especially as you get older and realize you don't have as much control over what happens in real life as you think you do!
Stephanie Alexander
I went through this once-- when I was in a very bad place in my personal life. I honestly can't say I could do anything but wait for that phase to pass. It was a terrible feeling, but also a uniquely difficult situation I faced at the time. I wish I had a better answer, but I realized I am not someone who can "pour my problems into my work." Fortunately, when things are more stable for me, I've never had this problem. I hope that is a lifetime trend!
Stephanie Alexander
First, you have to truly study the craft. There's no way around it. I think most writers have spent years reading hundreds of novels, so that's a good place to start. You'll begin to pick up the "language of fiction" in your own writing. Second, find a process that works for you. People get caught up in the whole "plotter/pantser" debate. Some edit as they go and some write entire first drafts without stopping. Your process is your own. Last, be prepared to face a lot of rejection and criticism. You cannot be thin-skinned in this business. Settle in for a long journey. There are very few overnight success stories!
Stephanie Alexander
Wow! That's a hard one since I have so many favorite fantastical worlds... top of my list would be the His Dark Materials universe. I would love to have a daemon and I imagine he would be a parrot! Going way back, who wouldn't want to visit Wonderland? Hopefully I could get out of there without going mad. Lastly, I would love to live in the world of The Cracked Slipper Series. I guess when you write your own fantastical world, it will always be a place you'd love to visit!
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May 02, 2022 09:23AM · flag