Sarah Campbell Author Bio:
After completing a variety of roles including working in libraries, the theatre and even training to be a teacher, I settled on writing in my early thirties. I decided that self-publishing was the right route for me and set about writing my first ever story, a children’s book about a muddled fairy. Since then, I’ve self-published 4 more children’s stories and a teenage novel. I have written two books so far in the Leaves of Change Café Series, all contemporary romances. I live in the northeast of England with my family and our beloved cat Louie. I can usually be found writing with a cat on my knee and lots of cups of tea!
What inspires you to write?
It can be anything from an interesting object to a season. For instance, I decided to write some Christmas stories and out of that came Christmas at the Leaves of Change Café. I don’t always know where the inspiration comes from, sometimes I think of a character and know I have to write their story!
Tell us about your writing process.
I often make notes on a character and a story before moving on to writing a rough draft out in a notebook. The next stage is to type it up, print it out and go through it with a pen. In the early stages of writing my book, I often add or delete a chapter and then in the more later stages I line edit my book. The spelling and grammar are always the last part of the writing process.
For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
When I am writing a scene or chapter it’s like I am in the room with my characters and listen to their conversations. Sometimes my characters will just start talking to me – usually as I’m drifting off to sleep, so it’s a good idea for me to have a notebook by the bed.
Who are your favorite authors?
I have so many favourite authors. In the genre of romance. I love everyone from the Bronte’s to Carole Matthews. I also like Rebecca Raisin, Julie Houston and Jane Lovering to name a few.
What genres do you write?
I write in contemporary romance, young adult and children’s genres.
How did you choose the genre(s) you write?
I don't set out to write in specific genres – I just write the stories I want to tell to myself first and foremost. I worry about what genre my writing is after I've finished my book.
What three things are on your writing desk at any given moment?
A cup of tea, hand cream and lots and lots of pens!
What hobbies do you have when you need a break from writing?
My main hobby is definitely reading, I have a stack of books to read and loads more on my kindle. I also write book reviews on my blog. When I am not reading, I love spending time relaxing in the garden or visiting a historic property or museum.
What formats are your books in?
eBook, Print
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