Q : So, Jade, when did you first realize you wanted
to write professionally?
A : Probably when I was around 16. I've been
writing stories since I learned cursive. But I never realized how much I wanted
to make people fall in love with my stories until I really hit adolesence
Q : Do you usually plan out your stories, or do you
“pants” them?
A : They all start as a "pants" deal, but
once I write a little, I can't help but plan. Not that I actually follow the
plan one hundred percent, ever... But I find it really comforting to have an
idea of the direction I'm going in.
Q : So, is it usually just a brief "I think
this is where it's going" plan?
A : Uh, usually yes, but for this particular
project I've been working on an annoyingly extensive outline. Like, it's
already ten pages and it's only 6 chapters in. It in no way began like this. It
started as "dragons are pretty awesome", and then I pantsed five
chapters. Now I find myself rewriting the first chapters already and I've
created this huge monster of an idea.
Q : What is Dragon Runners about exactly?
A : The basic concept is that only people with
royal blood are able to tame dragons, and they're also called "Dragon
Runners" (a little joke in my head about how they can run beside them
without getting stepped on). Anyway, so it's been that way forever. Royals come
of age - 18 - and a baby dragon is born. The first thing the hatchling sees is
their "master" or "partner", however you'd like to define
it, and then the dragon is named. It creates a bond. However, everything kind
of goes haywire when a mere serving girl stumbles upon a dragon egg of her very
own.
Q : Ooh, sounds interesting :D How long have you
been working on it?
A : Well, I got the idea in the beginning of
Aprile, four weeks back. But I've only been working on it for about two weeks
now
Q : Do you have any big plot twists planned for this
wonderful novel of yours?
A : Oddly, I don't. I usually have several huge
plot twists looming on the horizon but I haven't been able to figure out how to
properly make the reader's head spin in this story.... yet.
Q : So you like to do multiple plot twists? What's
the usual amount for one story?
A : Haha, usually only 2-3, but I remember when I
was little I had a story where it was just constant plot twists, like a soap
opera. I'm trying to tone it down though.
Q : Yeah, soap opera stories aren't as fun to read
as they are to watch. What is the genre you typically write?
A : Fantasy, all the way. I'm a huge fantasy nerd.
Q : What's your least favorite to write?
A : Non-fiction. I find nothing more boring than
real life. I've always been a daydreamer; there's a reason for that.
Q : Ick, I agree. So, how often do you usually
write within a week?
A : I try and write a little bit every day. It
doesn't always happen that way but it's important to flex the writing muscle.
Q : Is there a certain person that influenced you
to begin writing and flexing that lovely writing muscle?
A : Not that I can remember. I've always just loved
it. I was, however, influcenced to try and publish and share my writing because
of wonderful authors that I loved as a teenager, like Holly Black, JK Rowling,
and Shannon Hale. Oh, and Heather Dixon!
Q : That's great that you have always enjoyed it
^-^ too many people are interested in just the money. On that note, You have
one hour to write about anything you chose. What is your topic of choice?
A : Oh crap, that's a toughie. I have a lot of
loves right now, and currently dragons ranks pretty high.... but I'm going to
go ahead and say either fae or modern magic.
Q : Oh, those are the best kinds of things to read
about <3 One last question, If you could meet one of your character in real
life, who would it be? What is their personality like?
A : Huh, another tough one. I'm going to say Ein,
from my Mechanical Maladies series. He's a bit rough around the edges, and he
ABHORS pocket watches, but he's a stand-up guy.
Me : He sounds quite interesting. :D I'm glad to have had the chance to ask you
about all these wonderful things and I hope everything goes great with Dragon
Runners :D
Jade : Well thank you. I look forward to seeing how
it develops, myself!
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