Author Q&A with Joltïerre

Author Q&A with Joltïerre

I’m also an artist, and son of an entrepreneur

 

Tell us about your writing/ published book(s)

The G.O.A.L.: Peace

 

Where’s your favourite place to write?

At home

 

How do you approach starting a new book?

Skeleton, Meat, Flesh

 

What’s your favourite genre to read?

Historical

 

Have you always wanted to write?

No, not until college

 

What do you do when you have writer’s block?

Play video games, talk to friends

 

Tell us about a scene that you loved but had to edit out of your book

I needed to get rid of infodumping so I erased my entire first chapter.

 

Do you like reading the same books you write?

No

 

Do write under a pen name? If so, tell us about how you chose it

Joltïerre, it was given to me

 

How do you choose your book’s title(s)?

Research

 

What advice would you give to someone wanting to write their first book?

Just keep writing

 

Do you do research for your books? If so, what kind of research?

Yes, to make sure I’m not copying anyone else

 

How do you fit writing into your everyday life?

I do a lot of listening/ reading history

 

How do you approach ‘world building’?

I dream about the world.

 

How do you handle criticism?

It takes a lot of patience.

 

Describe your perfect character to me

The perfect character has my personal flaws but pursues goals that I have not obtained due to real world obstacles

 

Tell me about your current work

The GOAL is destined to be a three series novel and a video game.

 

Tell me about your main character

My main character is also not always the protagonists. I have multiple main characters and the perspective changes.

 

Would you want your book made into a film?

Yes of course, probably a Netflix experience though

 

How many books do you own?
1

 

Find Joltïerre on Twitter