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1 What is a good piece of advice for a newcomer? 

Definitely don't be afraid to interact with other writers here! Ask for advice. Comment on other people's stories. I used to be shy and would keep to myself but I've met some amazing authors through Wattpad whose stories I have fallen in love with and who have given me invaluable direction. You never know who'll you'll meet here and the connections you'll make!

 2 What's your favorite thing about Wattpad?

 The community <3. 100%. I love interacting with other writers whether here or on the forums. And getting comments on stories you pour your heart into is always a delight. 

3 If you could spend the day with your favorite author and gain advice from them, who would you choose and what would you ask? 

I'd love to hang out with Maggie Steifvater! I'd ask her how she combats writer's block, and how she gets inspiration for her stories. And I'd ask her if she's ever had difficulty feeling emotionally attached to any new story ideas like I do. I'd also ask her for painting advice too, because she's an amazing artist as well. 

4 What is your favorite story? 

Watership Down by Richard Adams has been my favorite since childhood. <3 No doubt the dark story of bitter survival has been a huge inspiration on my own stories. 

5 What is your favorite movie? 

The How to Train Your Dragon movies are all pure art. Fantastic music, animation, and character design all around. I could watch those movies over and over again~

 6 If you could spend the day with your favorite celeb for a day, who would you choose and what would you do? 

Honestly I don't think I have a favorite celebrity? So I'd probably just hang with my favorite artist, Lauren Marx, and try to soak up all the painting talent and advice I can from her. 

7 What's the best way to handle a bully?

 Ah. As a former bullied kid, I'm sad to say there's no right answer for this. What I did was keep my head down and suffer through it for years until the bullies got bored or I graduated from school. Was that the best to handle it? No, probably not. Sorry, but I can't offer any good advice.

 8 How would you enjoy a rainy day?
 I'd have all the windows open, candles lit, and just chill in bed or on the couch with my fat fluffy kitty while I write. <3 

9 What's your favorite snack?

 I don't do snacks. I do giant meals. Specifically huge bowls of pasta.

10 What inspired you to write? 

I've had the story for my book, "RISE", stuck in my head for over a decade and I really wanted to share it with others. Finally, I decided I was going to get the story down on paper... In graphic novel form.

 But then I did the math and realized that would involve illustrating thousands of comic pages. The story meant too much to me to give up on, so I decided the next best thing was writing it. And three months later I had written my first book! 

11 How would you celebrate a publishing deal? 

First things first, I'd call my mom saying, "MOM. I'm getting a book published!" And then my mom would be like, "Wait. You wrote a book?" 

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Are you in the mood for a dark and gritty adventure about four young adults on a cross-country road trip to stop the lamest apocalypse in the universe? 

Are you into werewolf stories, but not so much into the "alpha", "pack", and "mate" tropes common to the genre?

Then check out my story, RISE, the first book of the Red Sun Rapture trilogy! It's a fast-paced urban fantasy involving divided peoples, wars, demons, ghosts, and more in a descriptive narrative (with a bit of snarky comedy mixed in). And it's completed, perfect for binging all at once!