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P. ANASTASIA'S fresh take on storytelling resonates with darkness, charm, and passion--the embodiment of her unique writing style. Ensnared by the craft in childhood, she attempted her first book at age eleven. While working toward her college degree, she wrote news and editorial columns for two campus newspapers. After graduating with a degree in communications and spending a year studying abroad in Kofu, Japan, she followed her heart to her publishing aspirations. On the side, she serves as a professional voice talent for radio, television, and audio books. P. Anastasia is the author of nine novels: Exile of the Sky God, the Fluorescence series, Fates Aflame, Fates Awoken, and the historical-paranormal romances, Dark Diary & Grave Burden. ...more

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

P. Anastasia Never give up and never stop writing. It's cliché, perhaps, but it's the truth. One of the most terrible questions I've ever been asked about writing …moreNever give up and never stop writing. It's cliché, perhaps, but it's the truth. One of the most terrible questions I've ever been asked about writing was "How do I keep motivated when writing takes up so much time..."

Unfortunately, this kind of answer cannot be answered simply and often it may indicate a change in profession is in order.

In truth, writing takes a lifetime. It doesn't matter how many times you have to write or re-write a story, it needs to be done (and done right) and your imagination won't let you rest until it's finished, or at least, "good enough" to see the light of day. No story - no art - will ever be PERFECT, but sometimes you need to stand back, evaluate it, and decide when it's just at it's peek time and ready to meet the world.

There is no time limit on art, nor should a true writer ever be discouraged by the amount of time it takes to complete such art. It's something we do. Something we LIVE for. Writing is passion and any amount of time spent doing something we are passionate about should always be internally motivating.

Most importantly, write the TRUTH. Write what is true to YOU. If it resonates with others, then it becomes a wonderful and thrilling coincidence.(less)

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Hi! I'm writing a book and am wondering how you went about writing your first one? I'm on chapter 5 or 6 and I'm really enjoying it! Also, I'm wondering how you got your book on Audible, as that's what I'm looking to do. Though, I'm not sure how long I want to make it or when it'll be done! LOL!

P. Anastasia Hello! Writing a book is a sort of tricky beast and not all authors tackle it quite the same way. In Neil Gaiman's words:
"You write. You finish what y…moreHello! Writing a book is a sort of tricky beast and not all authors tackle it quite the same way. In Neil Gaiman's words:
"You write. You finish what you write.

I love this article by him, too: http://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/post/10...

There really is no easy way to finish a story and I tell all of my fans this. Just write and write until you can't write it anymore. It will never be "finished" but you must choose a stopping point at which you can release it to the world in a mostly pleasing state. I wrote Fluorescence: Fire Starter in 30 days because I was inspired to write... I wrote Dark Diary over the course of 16 years. Not all books will take the same amount of time to finish.

As for the Audible thing - I have background in voice acting and I do voice work for commercials and businesses on the side now and then, so I have an at-home recording studio. ACX allows authors to submit their own audiobook recordings to Amazon/Audible.

Good luck!! Hope this helps!(less)

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	Fire Starter (Fluorescence, #1) 3.62 avg rating — 463 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poe Prophecies: The Raven 3.75 avg rating — 156 ratings — published 2023 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Contagious (Fluorescence, #2) 4.11 avg rating — 101 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	POE Prophecies: The Black Cat 3.99 avg rating — 88 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Diary (Dark Diary, #1) 3.76 avg rating — 89 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fates Aflame (Fates Aflame #1) 3.81 avg rating — 79 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	POE Prophecies: Mask of the Red Death 4.04 avg rating — 71 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fallout (Fluorescence, #3) 4.25 avg rating — 59 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fluorescence: Lost Souls (Fluorescence, #4) 4.18 avg rating — 60 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	POE Prophecies: Dream Within a Dream 4.15 avg rating — 55 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Being a writer isn’t about writing what you want or what you’re comfortable with. It’s about having a unique awareness and ability to faithfully retell the stories of others.”
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