EA: Creatively is back once again to bring you another Author Q & A! Today's guest is an up-and-coming author who is currently serving in the U.S. Army. I introduce and salute, author Amelia Rucker.
EA: Thanks for taking the time to join me today.
AR: Thank you so much for having me. This is an opportunity.
EA: To begin, would you say that writing has always been your first love?
AR: I wish it was, but reading has always been my first love. I have been a bibliophile my whole life.
EA: Who/what are your inspirations?
AR: I have too many inspirations. For urban, I will have to say Wahida Clark. I love reading about thugs. For LGBT fiction, I will say Dwayne Vernon. I fell in love with My Man, My Boyz. For romance, it is a tie between Nicholas Sparks and JJ Murray. JJ Murray writes BWWM romance, which is what I also write but in a clean matter.
EA: Is the process of writing novels easy?
AR: Negative. Writing is not easy. One minute you have a good idea for a prospective novel and then all of a sudden, there is another idea for that book as well. So, writing is not easy.
EA: Would you tell us about your latest novel (the first installment of) Love Don't Come Easy series?
AR: The story is about a divorcee reconnecting with her ex-boyfriend, who is still up to his no-good ways. She still wrestles with the fact she is still fighting feelings for her male childhood best friend. Her ex-husband is plotting his way back into her life. I wrote this because at one point it was titled Woman of God. I came up with Love Don't Come Easy due to book 2 was going to have that title.
EA: I understand that you're currently serving in the U.S. Army. Would you tell us of the experience? (what you're able to speak on).
AR: I love every moment of my military. I have had some good days and some bad days. God is my source of strength.Without Him, I am nothing.
EA: What is your main aspiration as an author?
AR: My main aspiration as an author is to always use the 3 Es. I write to entertain, educate, but most of all, to encourage. As a Christian author, I feel that it is important to encourage my readers as well. I never know what they are going through in life.
EA: What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
AR: You must write everyday. Also, reading is essential. When you enter into the industry, stay in your own lane. Avoid cliques. Networking is a must. Be yourself. I should have stated this first, but keep God first.
EA: Finally, tell the readers why Love Don't Come Easy, Part One is a must-read.
AR: You will laugh. You will cry. You will be shocked because of the twists and turns. This book is not only entertainment, but it's a reminder there is still hope in love.
Epilogue
As a writer, reading is essential. I can tell you that one of the ways I've improved my writing is from reading the work of other authors. Every chance I get, I encourage writers to be themselves and allow the characters to fully express themselves in the story. I think the 3 Es are an interesting and useful approach to a writing style and I'm sure that I typically use at least two of these when I write.
I want to thank Amelia again for joining me today. Check out Amelia's Amazon Author Page and her YouTube channel by clicking the links below.
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