Listen, The chronicles of Araceli by Josephine Wrightson is a Science Fiction Romance, and we had the pleasure of speaking with the author for our blog. Check out this fantastic author and follow them for more amazing stories.
Living in north Devon in a beautiful rural cottage with her family, hubby, and two girls, there is much inspiration all around Josephine. There are rolling green hills and forests, but she is doubly lucky to have beautiful beaches and the tumultuous coastline near too. So many tales to tell and plenty of inspiration all around her.
Josephine has been writing for more years than she cares to admit. Lol. She started in her early 20s and read anything and everything before then. However, as with many of us, life got in the way, and encouragement was lacking, so her ambition got shelved, or more to the point, packed into a case.
After a strange couple of years, with the help and encouragement of a great husband and children, who Josephine admits to being her very own ‘hero, ‘ decided to pick it up again, with renewed vigor and determination, as life is very often too short. Being an indie publisher became her goal. And this is where she sits now, having written and published 16 Fantasy books. Josephine much prefers Fantasy romance, as you can let your imagination run wild within fantasy. But Josephine also admits to having learned from many brilliant writers who have offered advice.
She has delved into different genres under the umbrella of Fantasy Romance, admitting she is addicted to Romance and all its sauciness. Listen, the Chronicles of Araceli … was the first that Josephine published.
When did you start writing?
Wow, that’s a question. In my early 20’s, many years ago
What was it like growing up?
Lol, too long ago for me to remember, lol. I had a good childhood
How was your early life?
Great.
What has been the biggest influence in your career?
Other supportive authors and mainly my amazing family
Tell us about your newest release.
D’aire, A stand-alone set in a whole new world. Dragon’s! And I’m loving it.
Would you want a better life? Evie did. Her life, body, and soul were hanging by a thread. Nothing had turned out as she had imagined when she was younger. When a stranger, who she quickly dismissed as a crackpot, asked her if she wanted more from her life? It all changed. What started well and like a dream soon changed, and the nightmare began. Yet, before the good comes the bad. Where her life would go now was anyone’s guess. Fated mates ripped apart before they even met. Could both survive to fulfill the Goddess’s wish? In a land of folklore, fairy tales, and magic, could they survive? Would both have the power of the God’s to get them through? Because their journey would be alone.
Which book of yours would you call your favorite child?
I do not think I have a favourite, I love them all.
What inspired you to write this book?
Inspiration comes from all sorts of places and all around me.
What are you usually found doing when you’re not writing?
Looking after the family and walking.
What does your writing space look like?
A snuggly blanket, and my iPad. I have a beautiful desk, but I only use my desktop for my final edits.
If you wrote your autobiography, what would you name it?
What next?
How long did it take to write your novel, and what was your process?
I’m quite a prolific writer. The first I wrote when I got back into writing was the longest. That maybe took a year. But usually, I’m able to write them in approximately 3 months.
Favorite reads?
Oo wow. I love the lord of the rings. Harry Potter, but I’m really into the smutty romance, so many brilliant indie authors write.
Do you have any book recommendations?
Too many, of which are all indie authors. Sara Louisa and her Liv the trilogy. Beth Worsdell Earths Angels trilogy. Beth Hildenbrand and Cain. Libby J and her bloodline series. L.v. Lane, V.T Bonds. Jade Thorn and her Rh series, of magic and contempt. The list is endless.
What’s your next big project?
I have to bring my ongoing series to a conclusion
Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?
Do not give up. Writing is the easiest bit. Marketing is hard, but you are not alone.
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