The Crossroads Tour: Day 11 Angie Frazier

Thanks for meeting us at The Crossroads! Today we're featuring YA paranormal author, Angie Frazier.

1. What projects are you working on / have published?

Everlasting is my debut YA novel, and the sequel (the title and cover is being revealed soon!) is releasing in June 2011. It’s a historical adventure that has bits of fantasy, romance, and mystery. Oh, and it’s set in 1855 Australia, which was a lot of fun to write and research! My next book, a middle grade mystery called The Midnight Tunnel: A Suzanna Snow Mystery is releasing March 1, 2011!

2. Best writing advice you've heard?

“Don’t be a writer. Be writing.” I’m not sure who said it, but boy, is it good advice. Just Write.

3. What inspires you?

The littlest things inspire me: a picture, a news story, a folk tale or a superstition, wacky dreams, historical events or places…I get my story ideas from all over the place.

4. Did you write stories as a teen? If yes what has/hasn’t changed?

I wrote all through my teen years, though I did take a break during college. I’d say the biggest changes have come through learning the craft and knowing how to structure a novel. How to make it satisfying for people other than just myself.

5. Describe your office/workspace/writer’s cave.

I am not fortunate enough to have my own workspace yet (I’d take a small closet at this point!) so I’m stuck out in the open. The dining room is my “office” and the couch is my “creative spot”—that could explain why I often nap after writing a particularly difficult scene!