Welcome back to our weekly author interview. Our host Courtney sits down with Lauren the author of "When A Soul Walks"! Join us as we delve into the inspiration behind Lauren's book, discover what motivated her to write her book, and gain valuable advice for aspiring readers and writers. Happy Reading and Writing!
Lauren wrote and published her first fiction novel, When a Soul Walks, while finishing up her final year at Emerson College. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. In 2019 she self-published a book of poems titled Handle with Care. Lauren’s writing has been awarded two Gold Keys from The Boston Globe, and won first place in the Canton Writes Contest in 2016 and 2017.
Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:03 What is your book about?
2:28 What inspired you to write your book?
3:29 When writing your book, who was your book written for?
4:36 How long have you been writing and what made you really sit down and write?
5:44 What is your schedule like when you are writing?
6:32 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
7:30 What is your favorite writing snack or drink?
8:00 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
8:51 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
9:32 What books did you grow up reading? Where there any all time favorites?
10:18 Now as an adult what books do you enjoy reading?
11:08 Any advice for someone just starting to read again?
12:02 Any advice for those looking to start writing?
13:14 What is one thing that people are generally surprised to find out about you?
14:12 Any additional comments?
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