Author Q&A with Judy Ferrell

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1. Tells us about your writing/ published book(s)

I write mostly poetry but am slowly branching out. I have 2 books out now.

2. Where’s your favourite place to write?

I write in my living room with a pad and pencil. Very old school.

3. How do you approach starting a new book?

For me a new book is just a continuation of my thoughts. I write all the time. My biggest problem is what to put in a book.

4. What’s your favourite genre to read?

I read everything. But I am partial to paranormal romance.

5. Have you always wanted to write?

I have always written. I have always wanted to be published.

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

I usually just do reviews till my brain clears, if that doesn’t work I go on Prime video and watch old tv-shows.

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

I have never edited a book that I have had to take a scene out of. I took several poems out because I felt they just weren’t meant for the public.

8. Do you like reading the same books you write?

You mean my stuff. Yes sometimes I go back and read my books. I think wow I wrote that!

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

No just me.

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

Sometimes they just come to me. Sometimes it’s a struggle. I want it to reflect what’s in the book.

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

It’s not going to be perfect the first time out. Get help! Ask Twitter for advice soon and often, they will help.

12. Do you do research for your books?

If so, what kind of research? The books that I’m doing that are not poetry are tall tales and fantasy. The most research I’ve done so far has been the Greek alphabet.

13. How do you fit writing into your everyday life?

Since I am disabled I can do basically anything I want. As long as they don’t come to condemn my house and the laundry gets done I really don’t have a schedule.

14. How do you approach ‘world building’?

The one fantasy I am working on is going to be tricky. Most of it takes place on space ships. When I get really into it research is going to be a pain.

15. How do you handle criticism?

Depends. If it’s cruel I cry and get defensive. If I can see the reasoning behind it then I still may cry but then I just handle it. And no one ever sees me cry.

16. Describe your perfect character to me

I think it depends on the story. In my fantasy, I have 2. A female telepath who is the captain and is a very strong woman and a male human who is basically an intergalactic bum.

17. Tell me about your current work

I am currently working on a book of poetry. I’m trying to do this one all by myself so it’s slow.

18. Tell me about your main character

My main character in my fantasy is Klara ka Slin – A humanoid female from Sephron 6’4” @200 lbs stately demeanor proud Captain. Copied from my notes.

19. Would you want your book made into a film?

My fantasy? Sure that would be fun.

20. How many books do you own?

Oh honey I have thousands in print and hundreds on ebook.

You can find Judy on Twitter.

Author Q&A with Judy Ferrell