Exclusive Interview with
JM Blake
When did you start writing?
2018
What makes writing your passion?
Getting the stories in my head in the minds of others.
How long have you been writing?
All my life
What was the feeling when you published your first book?
Anxiety, euphoria, and a deep deep satisfaction.
What’s the story behind your choice of characters?
People I wish I knew in real life, and women who are brilliant
What annoys you the most in pursuing a writing career?
Not enough time in the world, lol,
How do you get over the “writer’s block”?
Read another writer, take a trip.
We all know the writer’s path is never easy, what makes you keep going? What advice would you give to new authors?
Stay with it. You get better with every book.
If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say?
Write sooner
Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with the bad ones?
I do not. But if its pointed out to me, I try to learn from it.
What is the feeling when you get a good review?
Great!
Have you ever incorporated something that happened to you in real life into your novels?
Yes
Which of your characters you can compare yourself with? Did you base that character on you?
MacKenna from The Power Series.
What do you think, the book cover is as important as the story?
Yes.
Do you connect with your readers? Do you mind having a chat with them or you prefer to express yourself through your writing?
Yes. And I love doing signings.
How do you feel when people appreciate your work or recognize you in public?
Embarrassed
Who is your favorite author? Why?
Stephen King. The master of emotion and terror (I also write horror)
What’s the dream? Whom would you like to be as big as?
pass lol
Would you rewrite any of your books? Why?
No.
If you could switch places with any author – who would that be?
Jodi Ellen Malpas. Only because she lives in London.
What would you say to the “trolls” on the internet? We all know them – people who like to write awful reviews to books they’ve never read or didn’t like that much, just to annoy the author.
Nothing. I hope you find something you like in my work. If not, move on.
What would you say to your readers?
I love you and thanks for loving my cliffhangers.
Share a bit about yourself – where do you live, are you married, do you have kids?
Married, LA, and yes, one.
What is your day job if you have one?
What are your hobbies? What do you do in your free time?
Cook, movies, garden.
Did you have a happy childhood?
Yes
Is there a particular experience that made you start writing?
Nope. Just love it
Do you have unpublished books? What are they about?
No
What do you think should be improved in the education of our children? What do we lack?
Pass
If you were allowed 3 wishes – what would they be?
No more exploitation of women
Climate change solves
Health and peace for my family
What is your favorite music?
All
Share a secret with us 🙂
I eat frosting by the spoonful when I am stressed