C.S. Wilde, believe it or not, has written since she was eight years old. If you keep reading, you will find out that, besides being a Fantasy author, she has also the gift of giving entertaining interviews.
I have included a bit of information about A Courtroom of Ashes in the end, so go ahead and
1. I have heard that you wrote your first Fantasy novel when you were eight! That’s amazing, would you mind sharing what was the story about?
It was about a blue macaw that fell in love with another blue macaw (yeah, “Rio” totally ripped me off on that one). But one of the blue macaws had always dreamed about going to the moon. So they flew on a rocket to the moon and lived happily ever after there.
2. What have you learnt since then?
A ton of stuff, the most important one being that real blue macaws cannot operate rockets.
3. And when did you decide that it was time to publish your first book?
When I had gone through enough revisions to say, okay, that’s enough. I guess it was the right thing to do, because I just became a Bookmuse recommended read. That was pretty awesome.
4. Which authors you feel had the biggest influence and impact on your writing?
Oscar Wilde for one, but also Stephen King, Junot Díaz, Patrick Rothfuss, Tolkien, and Susanna Clarke too.
5. What inspired you when creating Santana Jones, the main character in ‘A Courtroom of Ashes‘?
Well, I knew I wanted someone morally dubious and complex, and it had to be a woman, because such characters are often male, both in literature and movies. Now that I think of it, Santana has a lot of Jessica Jones, even though I had no idea Jessica Jones existed when I created Santana. It’s just a huge coincidence, considering that they share the same last name and a lot of the same character traits.
6. Did you have any specific sources of inspiration for the concept and plot?
I heard this joke about a lawyer going to Hell and thought this was a pretty cool idea. That got the plot covered. I guess I got a little inspiration from Constantine, especially when building the mouth of Hell. Red Seth kindda came from all those horror movies and Stephen King novels I read. He’s creeping out a lot of people.
7. What has been your biggest challenge since you have decided to publish?
I’d say keeping my productivity. It’s really hard when you’re spending time marketing, but it’s manageable.
8. And what is the most rewarding part of it all?
When someone writes a nice review or even contacts me directly to say how much they enjoyed the book.
9. What is your favorite place to write?
In the silence of my office.
10. What do you do when you are not writing?
Watching Game of Thrones and reading books!
11. And finally, any last words? Where can we find you if we want to know more about you and your books?
I hang out at www.cswilde.com but I also have Facebook and Twitter @thatcswilde .
And here’s just a shout out to my baby, A Courtroom of Ashes, which is available for only $2.99 on Amazon ; )
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I love the way you have jotted the interview here; I feel being present right there 🙂
Amazingly portrayed…
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As I strive to write a book, I have to keep one thing in mind. Humor. So being an author, I have to visualize success and being interviewed and giving witty answers too.
Love the interview… and C.S. Wilde… You are funny!
I try ; D
Great interview. I should let you know my availability to be interviewed about my book too
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Wow! Wrote his fantasy story at the age of eight! I could say that she was born to write. Great interview and cool shes a g.o.t fan too 🙂
Oh yes, I have a serious addiction to that show.
Amazing how she got her inspirations in building a character. Eight years old? What am I doing on that age? Lol.
I was a very weird kid.
Reading an interview always amazes me. I love it the most when the sense of humor of the interviewee comes out naturally. C.S. Wilde is one great author and your interview is such a fun to read.
You’re too kind : )
Interesting to read an interview with a writer. I am also a fan of Oscar Wilde! The book reminds me a little bit of The Devil's Advocate. I wonder if she's read/seen it?
Never had a chance to Interview an author but from what I read it seems like I’m kinda envious 🙂 kinda frustrated writer here. But I will not let my dreams not came into reality, it helps me a lot after reading this
I have seen the movie, but I heard it's actually wildly different from the book? What are your thoughts? : )
You get the best comment award, sir.
Haven’t read this book but I am pretty impressed how you were able to pull off an interview!
Ohh!! This is interesting!! I think reading this interview was amazing!! I’m a book lover and I haven’t read this book but it interest me!!
I guess this is an amazing book. From the excerpt or summary, it is quite intriguing and makes me want to buy it as soon as possible! 😀
What a fluid interview seems like she's a joy to talk to. The book sounds interesting it has been awhile since I last resd a novel maybe I'll look it up over the bookshop near my office and get a copy. Plot is very interesting and unique.