1. What is your name and where do you call home?
Hello! My name is Ada and I am from Toronto, Canada.
2. What is the name of your most recent book and if
you had to sum it up in 20 or less words, what would you say?
My debut novel, “ReVamped”, is a
bit of a different take on the vampire genre. It’s a YA Paranormal story about
a vampire girl, Dawn, who is responsible for revamping a group of misfits
(think of everything you know about vampires and then reverse it and you get this
gang). Upon Dawn’s arrival to a small town of Angel Creek, she realizes that
there is a lot more going on than meets the eye. Throw in a couple of hot guys,
an evil villain and a secret from the past, and Dawn soon finds out that she’s
in for a lot more than she bargained for!
3. Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part
of a series?
“ReVamped” is part of the “Angel
Creek” series. I’m currently working on the second book in this series called “ReAwakened”.
There are some new characters and lots more twists in store for Dawn!
4. What or who inspired you to start writing? And how
long have you been writing?
I think that I was inspired to write through my journey of
being a reader. I loved reading since I was a little girl. I started devouring
chapter books at age five and haven’t stopped since. I don’t think I ever will!
Books and stories have such a magical way of enticing us to explore different
worlds, realities and personalities, and I really wanted to be a part of that.
I have been writing creatively for a very long time, but professionally-speaking,
“ReVamped” is my debut novel.
5. Do you gift books to readers for book reviews?
I love interacting with readers
and bloggers! If you have a book blog and are interested in reviewing
“ReVamped”, you can email me at info@revampedbook.com.
6. How did you come up with the title for your book?
“ReVamped” was the very first title for the story (even way
before it was a book). In a way, it stuck, and I soon found myself unable to
refer to it as anything but “ReVamped”. After all, it’s a very fitting title.
The story is not only about revamping a group of misfit vampires, but it’s also
about Dawn’s own journey. Throughout the book, she is faced with many
obstacles, and she really grows and develops as a character. I had various
other title options in store, but most of them had the word “Dawn” in them
(which I kind of wanted to avoid due to “Twilight”’s popularity).
7. How did you come up with the cover? Who designed
the cover of your book?
I am the type of person who
judges a book by its cover (I know, I know!), so I wanted to play a very
hands-on role in designing “ReVamped”’s cover. Lots of research and many
prototypes went into the design plan. My team and I considered various cover
options (especially the gazebo which was very important to the story). However,
I always knew that I wanted the focus to be on Dawn’s eyes. Their unique color
plays a significant role in the story, so the cover had to be purple! We didn’t
use all of Dawn’s face, because I wanted the reader to be able to imagine the
character in his/her own mind as they see fit. When I read books, I always like
to put my own spin on the characters’ appearances. A talented
photographer/graphic designer by the name of Olga Barkhatova
(www.olgabarkhatova.ca) did the photography and graphic design for the cover.
8. Is
there anything you would change about your book covers?
At this point in time, as work on “ReAwakened” is moving
ahead, I must take a very close look at “ReVamped”’s cover in order to figure
out how to make a congruent cover for the rest of the series. I will share one
exclusive piece of information with you…”ReAwakened”’s cover will be green!
And, yes, that color is very deliberate and quite significant.
9. Would
you have different book covers for different countries?
I believe that most book covers are art and I love how different
countries put a different, unique spin on certain book covers. Eventually, as
the series progresses, I would love to see a variety of “Angel Creek” covers.
However, I will always have a special attachment to “ReVamped”’s first cover!
10. Has
the quality of the cover of a book ever put you off of reading it?
I do judge books by their covers; however I try not to be
too judgmental. If the cover isn’t the best, but the story is intriguing, I
will read it in a heartbeat!
11. Is there anything you would change about your book?
And why?
Sometimes, I wonder if I should have made the focus of the
book even more romantic. However, I am not a big fan of insta-love and I
believe that characters have to get to know each other before they can truly
fall in love and scream it from the rooftops. That’s why “ReAwakened” is so fun
to write! It’s a lot easier for me to explore the romance in a deeper, more
meaningful way in “ReVamped”’s sequel. There are also two new characters who
don’t really agree with my take on insta-love, and boy, do they create some
trouble in Angel Creek!
12. Do you have a book trailer? And what are your
thoughts on book trailers?
I love book trailers! It’s a great visual complement to the
novel. “ReVamped”’s trailer is in progress (kind of backwards, I know, but it
involves a lot of characters and actions scenes, so it’s taking some time to
shoot). I can’t promise an exact date, but the trailers for both “ReVamped” and
“Reawakened” should be out in April/May.
13. Do you prefer e-books, paperbacks, hardcovers or
audiobooks?
I love them all! E-Books are light, portable and easy to
access. You can take a million books on your e-reader anywhere you wish! I love
the smell of books, flipping through the pages, seeing the pretty coves in
print, so I really enjoy reading paperbacks. Hardcovers, in my opinion, are the
most beautiful way to showcase a book, but they are also harder/heavier than
paperbacks. I love to listen to audiobooks when I’m working out or falling
asleep.
14. Are you a Self-Published/Indie author?
Yes. To tell you the truth, I knew that pitching a vampire
book – no matter how different – would be pretty impossible at this point in
time, so I chose to venture out on the self-publishing path. I was just excited
to get the story out to the readers as soon as possible! :) Self-publishing is
certainly the more difficult route for any author to take, but it’s also very
rewarding to see all the hard work you have put into a book pay off when you
learn that others are enjoying your story.
15. Have you ever read a book more than once? And if so
what was it?
I know this is going to sound
really odd, but no. For some reason, I have a habit of not being able to read
books or watch movies that I have already read/seen. That doesn’t mean that I
don’t love those books with a passion, but I just prefer to read their sequels,
view other information about them, or read other works by the same author.
Weird, right?
16. What book are you reading at the moment? And in
what format?
I just started reading “Obsidian” by
Jennifer L. Armentrout and “Divergent” Veronica Roth. Everyone has been
recommending these books lately, so I thought I would check them out! I’m
reading them in an e-reader format, though I’m sure I will get the print books
as well. There’s just something so wonderful about physical copies of books.
17. Do you have any advice for other writers?
Keep writing and don’t give up! If you have an
idea, don’t keep it hidden away. Start a diary, enroll in a workshop, join an
online community of writers, do whatever it takes to motivate yourself to
achieve your writing goals. Write because you truly enjoy writing. The story
should come from a place of passion and love for the craft. Whatever you do,
don’t be afraid to try something new. Sure, it’s not the easiest path, but
taking a chance on something unique can not only turn out to be rewarding, but
also a lot of fun. These are just a few of my personal opinions and tips. Of
course, what works for me may not work for everyone else. Find your personal
inspiration and use it! Happy writing! :)
18. Where can your readers follow you?
Come by and say “Hi”! I love to hear from readers and other
writers!
Blog: www.revampedbook.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/revampedbook
Goodreads Author Page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5757476.Ada_Adams
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Ada_Adams
Amazon:
Kindle: www.amazon.com/dp/B007BDZ6X0
Kobo, Nook, iBookstore coming soon! Thank you for
your patience.
Thank
you so much for taking the time to do this interview and allowing us a glimpse
into your writing world!
Thank you very much for having me on your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Ada