I’m excited to be here. Thank you
for offering this series of author interviews for homeschooling or homeschooled authors.
Some
people reading this may not know you, so list three or four things about
yourself to help them get a feeling for your personality.
1.
I’m
much more outgoing online than I am in person. Although, if you get me talking
on the correct topic, I can talk quite a bit.
2.
I
live at home with my parents and siblings
3.
I
am the oldest of four, but there are 20 years between me and my little brother.
Yes, he was a bit of a surprise.
How
long does it take you to write a book?
That really
depends on the book. My fifth novel, The
Solid Rock took me 32 days to write the rough draft in July 1-August 1,
edited in December through January, and then it was published on March 26,
2016. That was the fastest it’s ever gone for me though, unless the story was a
novella or short story. Usually it takes longer. For example, my current WIP
took me a couple months this spring to finish the rough draft and I’m taking a
little more time to edit it than I did with The
Solid Rock.
Do
you tell people much about your works in progress until the first draft is
complete?
It depends on
the work. Sometimes I talk about it and sometimes I don’t. There isn’t much
rhyme or reason to it.
How
did you feel when you got your first fan mail?
Thrilled,
excited, and very encouraged. I don’t remember what it was actually, but I do
know that any time I get fan mail, I am quite encouraged.
If
you become well known someday, do you welcome fame or dread it?
Considering the
blatant Christianity I put in my books, I doubt I’ll ever become incredibly
well-known. That being said, I would dread it. I’m a very private person so
having a lot of attention is difficult for me.
You
self-publish – why?
*does best evil
villain impression* I like ze control! It is all-consuming and gives me all my
desires.
Ahem! Sorry
about that, my inner evil personality just got loose. Truthfully, though, being
able to write what I want rather than what is demanded of me, have the final
word on covers, formatting, and content, and all of that really is one reason I
chose to self-publish.
As I mentioned
in the last question, I’m quite blatant and unapologetic about the Christianity
I put in my books, and even most Christian publishers would probably want
something more or less in them. For instance, the romance I have in my books is
very light. Married couples do kiss, but it is said that way, not described in
every juicy detail and that’s as far as it goes. I have read some Christian
Romances that describe a LOT more.
It is my
personal conviction that some of those details don’t need to be in the books.
That being said, it is truly just MY personal conviction. If you are okay with
reading and/or writing something else, that is fine.
Will
you ever submit a book to a publisher, or stick with self-publishing?
I like
self-publishing, so I’m going to stick with it.
Contact
and follow Faith
Email:
author@faithblum.com
Blog:
www.faithblum.wordpress.com
Twitter:
@Faith_Blum
Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/HymnsoftheWest
Website:
www.FaithBlum.com
Other:
www.Pinterest.com/faithblumauthor
Thank you for posting this interview, Ruth!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU for joining my homeschool/author parade this year!
DeleteYou're very welcome!
DeleteFaith is an amazing young woman and a tremendous example of the benefits of home schooling.
ReplyDeleteAww! Thanks, Onisha!
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