Author Interview: Danielle DeVor

Author Danielle DeVor is with us today to answer a few questions about her writing, her road to publication, and her new book Constructing Marcus.

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On Danielle's Writing:

Linda Covella: Welcome, Danielle! How long have you been a writer?

Danielle DeVor: Probably almost as soon as I could write a sentence. I was always making up something.

LC: Do you write in one particular genre, or explore a variety of stories?

DD: I mostly write dark fantasy/horror, but I've branched out into YA Paranormal Romance and Thrillers.

LC: From where do you get your inspiration for your stories?

DD: Just about anywhere. My latest idea stems from an old episode of The Twilight Zone.

LC: What is your writing process? How much/often do you write?

DD: I sit down with a steno pad and a pen. I definitely write without outlines, etc. I tend to keep working on some project or another. One day I can write 300 words and the next I can crank out over 2k.

LC: Do you have writing partners who critique your work before submission? Why do or why don’t you think this is important?

DD: I have a group of beta readers I work with for every book. I think it is important because you can't always catch everything yourself.

Danielle's Road to Publication:

LC: How long have you actively been pursuing publication?

DD: Roughly since 2011.

LC: Do you have an agent? If yes, how did you go about finding him/her and what have the benefits been to having an agent?

If not, do you think an agent would be helpful to your writing career/do you plan to seek an agent?

DD: I don't currently have an agent, but I think one would be useful if someone suddenly wanted to make a film out of one of my books.

LC: Is your new release, Constructing Marcus, your first publication? Please tell us a bit about Constructing Marcus.

DD: Constructing Marcus is the 2nd book I've had published. It is about a young girl who discovers her new house is haunted, but not by a ghost. [See below for a synopsis.]

LC: Have you self-published or gone through a traditional publisher?

If self-published, why did you go that route? Or, why a traditional publisher?

In your view, what are the pros and cons of each?

DD: So far, I have only published through small presses. I plan on self-publishing a short story very soon though. I think there are pro's and cons to all types of publishing. Right now, I'm comfortable with how things are going.

LC: Are you a full-time writer, or do you have a “day job.” If you have a day job, do you wish to share what you do? And…if you could have any job (besides being a writer), what profession would you choose?

DD: Writing is technically my day job, but I also teach people how to fit pointe shoes (the hard toed shoes ballerinas wear).

LC: What’s up next for Author Danielle DeVor?

DD: I have three books coming out in 2014. The first is Dark Horse, a YA Thriller. The second is The Devil's Liege, which is the sequel to my book, Tail of the Devil. And finally, there is Sorrow's Edge, which is the sequel to my book, Sorrow's Point.

LC: Anything you’d like to add or that we should know about you?

DD: That I appreciate you hosting me on your site. This has been a fun interview.

LC: Thank you! I enjoyed having you.