I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gracie Wilson, a Canadian author who has a new poetry book out. Gracie writes honest novels and poetry, and sometimes it is so honest it hurts. I've known Gracie (online) for a few years, and find her to be a lovely and brutally honest, which is something I love about people when they aren't trying to use the honesty to hurt you.
So here is my interview with author, Gracie Wilson.
Tell the internet world a little bit about your books.
So I have two series. The Beautifully Series and The Lonely Girl Series. I also have a poetry slam book out called Look What YOU Made Me Do!
Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you write.
So I’m from Southern Ontario in Canada. I’m first generation Canadian with my family going back to the Highlands of Scotland. I am an avid reader and HUGE animal lover. I have three dogs, two cats, and a turtle! (Stacy - Wow, that is a lot with a turtle! I only have two cats!!!)
Why do you write the genre you do?
I write Young Adult, New Adult, Contemporary, Suspense, Dark Romance, and Poetry… pretty much everything HAHA!
This makes you a very versatile author. How exciting!
How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?
I was dared. Five days later I was an author, then three weeks later I was published for 2twodays as an indie. After that I was picked up by my first publisher.
How do you select the names of your characters?
Sometimes they just have one already, other times I have a list of names I like.
What was the best money you ever spent as a writer?
Going to RT every year. It has introduced me to so many amazing people! But other than that my Mac!!! Apple FOREVER!
I love that you are loyal, but Apple... NOOOOO!
What are common traps for aspiring writers?
Writer's Block, and I find the biggest one is often themselves! Don’t sell yourself short!
Very good advice!
Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Energizing, I actually forget that the world exists and I can get into a pace where it’s 12 hours and 18k later!
What was your hardest scene to write?
My hardest was my entire Poetry Slam Book. It was amazing to get it out but it was so sad to see the reality in black and white.
What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?
I have a couple hundred authors that I’ve worked with at events, anthologies, and such. I feel like each person brings something different to Book World so I’m all about meeting new people and learning more about the craft!
If you didn’t write, what would you do for work?
Probably work with animals.
Have you ever gotten reader’s block?
No, I just jump into a new book and then it’s done and they start talking again J
What is the first book that made you cry?
The Giving Tree when I was little I cried when it was read to me because the Tree gave the boy everything!
Do you Google yourself?
I have after being told by a friend she did it! LOL
What question do you wish I had asked and what is the answer to that question?
I think you covered everything!
And that was Author Gracie Wilson. Below are links to her books and information about them. Her poetry book Look What YOU Made Me Do! is her newest release, and it is an honest portrayal of life, and moments that a lot of us in the real world have gone through.
*~ Beautifully Forgotten ~*
Naomi’s life has been anything but beautiful, aside from having her grandparents and her best friend. From day one, they tried to protect her from the world. From a dad who didn’t care enough to come around and a mother who, at every turn, chose something else above her daughter —even contemplating whether to allow Naomi to be at all.
You fight for those you love. It’s that simple. Unfortunately, such protection isn’t always successful, and hate can find its way in, creeping up from the darkness, toxic people can bring. Love is a fickle thing. Sometimes it can heal you, other times it can destroy you.
One day. One phone call can take away everything you love.
Naomi would know because that’s exactly what happened.
When she finally decided to take the chance, stand up for herself and risk everything, her life changed forever...if only she could remember what she did. Life can be beautiful and Naomi is ready to fight the world to make it so.
Sometimes forgetting people is the best thing that can happen to a person.
This is her story.
This is Naomi’s comeback!
Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Forgotten-Book-3-ebook/dp/B07DDLFVNL
Amazon Ca - https://www.amazon.ca/Beautifully-Forgotten-Book-3-ebook/dp/B07DDLFVNL
Amazon AU - https://www.amazon.com.au/Beautifully-Forgotten-Book-3-ebook/dp/B07DDLFVNL
Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautifully-Forgotten-Book-3-ebook/dp/B07DDLFVNL
*~ Look What YOU Made Me DO ~*
Look What YOU Made Me Do is a debut poetry book from Romance Writer Gracie Wilson who is a YA/NA Amazon, International Best Selling Author and now thanks to this book an Amazon #1 Best Seller.
- And words are my power, and this is your final hour! -
Look What YOU Made Me Do is a collection of poetry from childhood to adulthood about loss, family betrayal, and taking back your power. You will find slam poetry included, a song written as a child, and poems about coming out of that darkness.
The Mother’s Tears
Arithmetic
She’s Not My Mother Anymore
Today’s A Brand New Day
Untitled Gracie Wilson age 12
Morning Wake up
Look What You Made Me Do
Do You Remember
Who You’ve Become
To the Bone
Truth Be Told
Little Dove
My Life
Last Words
Take Care
Any Other Way
Nine Months Old
Seen And Not Heard
Two Little Girls
Less Is More
Suck It Up Buttercup
#Strong
See You Next Tuesday
Hello Pot, meet Kettle
Congratulations
Beep, beep, beep
Today
Why I will never see You again
Buy Links
Amazon US - https://goo.gl/sKJ8js
Amazon CA - https://goo.gl/eK5YR7
Amazon UK - https://goo.gl/UcEQvF
Poetry Slam reading - Look What YOU Made Me Do!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkSm9DGWE5k
Buy Links
Amazon US - https://goo.gl/sKJ8js
Amazon CA - https://goo.gl/eK5YR7
Amazon UK - https://goo.gl/UcEQvF
#PoetrySlam #Poetry #PoetryDebut #LookWhatYouMadeMeDo
So here is my interview with author, Gracie Wilson.
Tell the internet world a little bit about your books.
So I have two series. The Beautifully Series and The Lonely Girl Series. I also have a poetry slam book out called Look What YOU Made Me Do!
Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you write.
So I’m from Southern Ontario in Canada. I’m first generation Canadian with my family going back to the Highlands of Scotland. I am an avid reader and HUGE animal lover. I have three dogs, two cats, and a turtle! (Stacy - Wow, that is a lot with a turtle! I only have two cats!!!)
Why do you write the genre you do?
I write Young Adult, New Adult, Contemporary, Suspense, Dark Romance, and Poetry… pretty much everything HAHA!
This makes you a very versatile author. How exciting!
How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?
I was dared. Five days later I was an author, then three weeks later I was published for 2twodays as an indie. After that I was picked up by my first publisher.
How do you select the names of your characters?
Sometimes they just have one already, other times I have a list of names I like.
What was the best money you ever spent as a writer?
Going to RT every year. It has introduced me to so many amazing people! But other than that my Mac!!! Apple FOREVER!
I love that you are loyal, but Apple... NOOOOO!
What are common traps for aspiring writers?
Writer's Block, and I find the biggest one is often themselves! Don’t sell yourself short!
Very good advice!
Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Energizing, I actually forget that the world exists and I can get into a pace where it’s 12 hours and 18k later!
What was your hardest scene to write?
My hardest was my entire Poetry Slam Book. It was amazing to get it out but it was so sad to see the reality in black and white.
What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?
I have a couple hundred authors that I’ve worked with at events, anthologies, and such. I feel like each person brings something different to Book World so I’m all about meeting new people and learning more about the craft!
If you didn’t write, what would you do for work?
Probably work with animals.
Have you ever gotten reader’s block?
No, I just jump into a new book and then it’s done and they start talking again J
What is the first book that made you cry?
The Giving Tree when I was little I cried when it was read to me because the Tree gave the boy everything!
Do you Google yourself?
I have after being told by a friend she did it! LOL
What question do you wish I had asked and what is the answer to that question?
I think you covered everything!
And that was Author Gracie Wilson. Below are links to her books and information about them. Her poetry book Look What YOU Made Me Do! is her newest release, and it is an honest portrayal of life, and moments that a lot of us in the real world have gone through.
*~ Beautifully Forgotten ~*
Naomi’s life has been anything but beautiful, aside from having her grandparents and her best friend. From day one, they tried to protect her from the world. From a dad who didn’t care enough to come around and a mother who, at every turn, chose something else above her daughter —even contemplating whether to allow Naomi to be at all.
You fight for those you love. It’s that simple. Unfortunately, such protection isn’t always successful, and hate can find its way in, creeping up from the darkness, toxic people can bring. Love is a fickle thing. Sometimes it can heal you, other times it can destroy you.
One day. One phone call can take away everything you love.
Naomi would know because that’s exactly what happened.
When she finally decided to take the chance, stand up for herself and risk everything, her life changed forever...if only she could remember what she did. Life can be beautiful and Naomi is ready to fight the world to make it so.
Sometimes forgetting people is the best thing that can happen to a person.
This is her story.
This is Naomi’s comeback!
Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Forgotten-Book-3-ebook/dp/B07DDLFVNL
Amazon Ca - https://www.amazon.ca/Beautifully-Forgotten-Book-3-ebook/dp/B07DDLFVNL
Amazon AU - https://www.amazon.com.au/Beautifully-Forgotten-Book-3-ebook/dp/B07DDLFVNL
Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautifully-Forgotten-Book-3-ebook/dp/B07DDLFVNL
*~ Look What YOU Made Me DO ~*
Look What YOU Made Me Do is a debut poetry book from Romance Writer Gracie Wilson who is a YA/NA Amazon, International Best Selling Author and now thanks to this book an Amazon #1 Best Seller.
- And words are my power, and this is your final hour! -
Look What YOU Made Me Do is a collection of poetry from childhood to adulthood about loss, family betrayal, and taking back your power. You will find slam poetry included, a song written as a child, and poems about coming out of that darkness.
The Mother’s Tears
Arithmetic
She’s Not My Mother Anymore
Today’s A Brand New Day
Untitled Gracie Wilson age 12
Morning Wake up
Look What You Made Me Do
Do You Remember
Who You’ve Become
To the Bone
Truth Be Told
Little Dove
My Life
Last Words
Take Care
Any Other Way
Nine Months Old
Seen And Not Heard
Two Little Girls
Less Is More
Suck It Up Buttercup
#Strong
See You Next Tuesday
Hello Pot, meet Kettle
Congratulations
Beep, beep, beep
Today
Why I will never see You again
Buy Links
Amazon US - https://goo.gl/sKJ8js
Amazon CA - https://goo.gl/eK5YR7
Amazon UK - https://goo.gl/UcEQvF
Poetry Slam reading - Look What YOU Made Me Do!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkSm9DGWE5k
Buy Links
Amazon US - https://goo.gl/sKJ8js
Amazon CA - https://goo.gl/eK5YR7
Amazon UK - https://goo.gl/UcEQvF
#PoetrySlam #Poetry #PoetryDebut #LookWhatYouMadeMeDo
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