AuthorHouse UK reviews continues with its policy of putting new self-published authors in the spotlight. Today we talk with Alexa Dixon about her debut novel, ‘Will They Meet’, and her views on the writing and self-publishing processes. Although Alexa claims to have no defined writing inspiration or muse, she grew up in an environment where the English Language was actively encouraged, especially by her father. In addition, reading was an integral part of Alexa’s life. Although Alexa’s reading tastes lean towards the mystery and political intrigue genres, she did say:
“Although being a woman a hint of romance always draws”.
Hence her new romantic novel ‘Will They Meet’
Why a Book?
In Alexa’s own words:
“I retired a few years ago and wanted to keep my brain active. Like many people I have always felt that I had a book in me. My late partner and I had started on a book to do with the carpet industry but it is not finished because of his death. I started dating again, saw this tall, dark, handsome man on an internet site and wove fantasies in my head about the picture. A friend suggested I put them into a book.It has taken me about a year to get to this point, but to be fair; I only worked on it when I was in the mood because I was not looking to publish at that point”.
Further to this on the whole issue of writing inspiration, Alexa feels that;
“Aspiring authors should only write when the words are in their heads rather than trying to force the mind to invent”.Read More
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