Author Salice Rodgers is a multi-genre author who explores many different topics in her novels. She has several novel series and a few standalone novels that you can find on Amazon.com. Here is your chance to get to know a little bit about her. If you are interested in her novels or getting to know even more about her, she is easily found on Facebook and you can message her there.

What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?
Definitely in high school. Reading class we would go in to a small library and pick a book to read and at the end of the class we had to write about what we read that day. It was then that I truly fell in love with reading. 
 
What is the first book that made you cry? Why?
A Child Called It. The story is so deep and at times it grabbed my heart and ripped it out.
 
Do you think someone could be a writer if they don’t feel emotions strongly? Why or why not?
Hmmm, Hard question. I would think that it would be hard to write a scene in a story if you didn’t feel any emotions about what you are writing about.
 
What genre do you write and why?
I write in many genres. I have Romance and Paranormal. I love writing in any genre. I love paranormal because there are no limits with what you can write whether it be vampires, wolves or anything else you can dream up. And I love Romance because I who doesn’t love a good love story right? 
 
As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal? Why?
I haven’t really ever thought about that, but it would probably be something with a skull, just because I love skulls.
 
What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?
Bing is my best friend. I research anything I am not sure about until I know I won’t mess it up when I write about it. I will do research until I am sure about something.
 
Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?
No. When I wrote my first book many pointed out that the lead character was described to look just like my husband and I didn’t realize I had done it. I guess if I had to pick out one thing it would be that A LOT of my stories are in Louisiana. I would pack up and move to NOLA today if I could talk my husband in to it. lol
 
What was your hardest scene to write?
I have found YA to be a pretty hard to write. It isn’t a scene but for some reason it’s been difficult for me to write. As far as a scene it would have to be sex scenes.
 
How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?
I learned a lot. I learned how to write better and editing tips to make the editing process a lot easier as well as formatting.
 
What’s the best way to market your books?
Hmm, I use Facebook and Twitter. But I am always looking for more places to market so if anyone knows any let me know. Lol

What are common traps for aspiring writers?
Be careful when looking for agents and publishers.
 
If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
Don’t second guess yourself so much. Let the story flow.
 
Have you read anything that made you think differently about fiction?
No.
 
What is your favorite childhood book?
Anything Dr. Seuss, I still love those even now.
 
What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?
I still tend to second guess myself and sometimes doubt myself even knowing I shouldn’t. Starting the story is usually hard for me. I will have the story in my head but end up writing the first chapter at least once or twice.
 
Is there anything you wish I would have asked? If there is what would you have liked to have been asked?
No 😊
 
You can find Ms. Rodgers books on Amazon. Her current titles are:
 
Series 1
Master May I
Lilies
Mistress A
 
Series 2
Destruction
Temper
 
Series 3
Say Something
Forgive Me
Revive Me
Redeem Me
 
Surviving This Life (Co-wrote with N. Nieto)
Sanguinosa Notte
The Deception of Annika
 
You can find her on Facebook as Author Salice Rodgers and Twitter: @AuthorSalice
 
My PA: Emma Lloyd
 
Ms. Rodgers is hoping to be going to the book signing in NOLA in November 2018, and since she loves NOLA so much she is looking forward to it.

I have been reading a lot, but am having a hard time finding new things to read. So I wonder what you are reading out there internet land?

Recently I've read:

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN - I thought it followed the vein of GONE GIRL too much, with multiple characters and a possible death. I wasn't a fan of the book GONE GIRL, and I felt while this was trying to be inventive, it was a little too predictable. I will probably go and see the movie, mostly because I like to torture myself and partly because I hope they do it differently but doubt they will.

THE FINAL DIAGNOSIS - This book was pretty interesting. It was all about pathology and autopsies. It detailed several autopsies and revealed the cause of death. While I enjoyed this book I thought it was a little too full of assumptions by the author about the lives of the deceased. There were details about causes of death that I had never heard of, which was interesting. I am not sure about the authors writing style.

I am currently reading RED HILL, which is a book in the beginning of the zombie apocalypse. I find it both interesting and annoying. The zombies have started and none of the main characters are surprised. None of them are surprised when their phones don't work. None of them are surprised when cars are abandoned in the middle of the street and people are running around being bitten and eaten. None of them stop to help anyone, and I mean anyone! They are only surprised when a group of people shoots other people in cold blood. This is seriously unrealistic in a survivalist type of situation. At least one of the characters should be surprised and horrified by the things taking place, but none are.

So what are you reading? Anything interesting?

The REDEEMED will be available April 29, 2016. It is book 3 in the DARKNESS trilogy. 

     Nightmares. The oncoming war. More Gifted emerge and not all of them are on her side. Secrets about her father are revealed. Who are The Children of The Light?  
     Will Rayna be able to resist the powers of The Shadow with Jayce’s help? She had planned to face down her demons with Liam by her side, but now that he's lost his soul, is he really lost to her forever? 
     Question after question, obstacle after obstacle present themselves in the last installment of The Darkness Trilogy. It's coming to an end - the battle, the war. The only question Rayna Stone wants answered is whether or not she and her friends make it out alive.

You can buy it here, and it will be available for pre-order soon:: 
​http://www.amazon.com/A.G.-Porter/e/B00IQL0P2S/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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​     A.G. Porter is the author of The Darkness Trilogy, a YA Paranormal Thriller. She is an Independent Author (Indie Author) who enjoys writing scary stories as much as she loves reading them. When she isn't writing, she's either taking pictures, reading, making nerdy jewelry, watching movies or spending much needed time with her family. A.G. lives in New Hope, Alabama with her husband, Billy, stepson, Brenton, and their 4 dogs. 
     A.G. enjoys writing stories about real people in supernatural situations. She also puts a lot of her faith into her books because she knows that without Christ she is lost and without God she is nothing.