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Author Q&A

Which author did you aspire to be when you were growing up?

There was never one author I wanted to be, but there were so many I wanted to meet. That hasn’t changed—if anything, it’s gotten worse now that I’m actually an author. The ability to fangirl over people whose books shaped me is honestly one of my favourite parts of this career.

What is it that most inspires you to keep writing?

The voices in my head—don’t worry, I promise I’m not actually insane. As long as there’s a character begging for their story to be told, I don’t think I could ever stop writing.

My inspiration almost always comes from my own life. Writing is my outlet, my way of processing the world. It’s cheaper than therapy—and far more appealing to my introverted soul.

What has been your greatest achievement to date?

It feels a bit big-headed to say my daughter, even though she is my ultimate creation. But honestly, my greatest achievement was having the courage to drop out of university despite the family pressures.

It was terrifying at the time, and I had no guarantee it would work out, but that decision is what made this career possible.

Are you still learning as a writer?

Absolutely. Just the other day, I learned the difference between when to use “a brow” and “a pair of brows”—because apparently they’re a combined thing. So yes. Constant growth. Very humbling.

What is the greatest lesson any writer can learn?

That the perfect story isn’t the one you’ve edited twenty times into submission. It’s not about flawless prose or perfectly engineered characters—it’s one that comes from you.

What are the biggest challenges you face as a writer?

Balancing my two muses: the butterfly muse and the tree muse. (Also, I named these randomly, and as you can tell they’re super creative)

The butterfly wants to flit from shiny new idea to shiny new idea, letting every new character wreak havoc on my brain. Whereas the tree wants to dig its roots in and finish something.

Learning to let both exist—without sabotaging each other—is a constant work in progress.

How do you put yourself in the mind of a reader?

I don’t have to try very hard, because I’m a reader first—and always have been. I finished my first “big girl” chapter book at six and never stopped.

Before Kindles, family holidays were less about packing clothes and more about figuring out how many paperbacks I could reasonably bring without collapsing a suitcase (or annoying my mum). Life before earning my own money meant a lot of rereading.

My maternity leave was honestly the best reading year of my life—I read over 1,200 books. Turns out sleep deprivation is good for something.

And yes, of course I got to spend a full year with my tiny human. That was of course the best part… if she ever asks.

What are you looking forward to most about Pascify?

Meeting so many other authors and readers who love the same things I do. I absolutely love paranormal and fantasy romance, but more than that, I love the worlds created. Every single unique rule and decision that changes book to book, and from mind to mind is thrilling.

What is one thing people might not know about you?

I find contemporary authors to be magicians. I genuinely cannot wrap my head around their talent at crafting such amazing and exciting books, yet dealing with the boring and mundane restrictions.

They go in cars. They’re stuck in traffic. They have to walk places and they get poorly. Imagine all of those things, with no magic to fix it? No supernatural shortcut to replace the struggles of everyday life.

So while paranormal and fantasy is my creative home, contemporary is what I read when I want my mind blown.

What trip is top of your bucket list?

This is where my inner introvert gets shown, but honestly, I’d love to go to a remote island somewhere (with wifi!!) and have nobody bother me! Not too hot, not too cold, plenty of places to write and read, a pool or hot tub… and well, I suppose I’d need some staff to cook, and make sure I don’t die.

You know, minor inconveniences and all.

I feel like everyday life is so fast-paced, that in my little bubble, I can relax and enjoy things more.

If you could choose any other profession, what would that be?

I was at university to become a lawyer when I published my first book. Then C-time happened, everything shut down, and that push is what led me fully into writing.

Now, after living my best author life for so long, I think I’d genuinely enjoy some kind of administration work. I’ve always loved numbers and data, so being able to work with that would make me very happy.

Or a billionaire’s wife… but you know, that’s more of a side-gig.

Is there a particular genre or type of non-fiction that you most enjoy reading?

Honestly, no. I read far too quickly to really enjoy non-fiction books—when I read them, it’s to learn something, and that feels slow to me.

That said, documentaries are firmly in our rotation. True crime, nature programmes, and… Creature Cases. I’m choosing to believe that counts, especially since my husband and I are waiting very patiently (not really) for the next season.

What is the best piece of advice you were ever given?

This piece of advice wasn’t about writing, it was about surviving as a mentally unwell, chronically ill perfectionist: “Doing something “badly” is better than doing nothing.”

At first, the concept horrified me. Doing something badly felt illegal. I remember arguing the concept, without truly understanding it.

But it changed everything.

If you can’t brush your teeth—chew some gum.

If you have no clean spoons, use a ladle.

If you’re too exhausted to shower—use some wipes.

There’s almost always a “good enough” option. Life is already hard. Why make it harder by demanding perfection?

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