Show Notes:

Interview 1 - Dianna

• Has awesome accent - mixed

• Published first book in 2023

• 5 words Fantasy Romance, Romantasy, Indi, Addictive

• First book to reclaim a Kingdom

• Wrote during maternity leave - baby was good sleep

• Took academic approach to self publishing so was aware of requirements

• 1 round of edits for each of her books

• Tips: Do your research, treat it like a business, network with fellow Indie Authors and book stores.

• So many great Indie book stores in perth

• Next book in Feb is interconnected and late next year adding gothic to the repertoire

• Ideal writing is silence

• Not a plotter - writes on her couch scene by scene.

Where the Excerpt Came From:

First Chapter Of Sand and Silk

Guest Bio:

Claire wrote her first book before she knew how to write the alphabet. It consisted of scribbling on a page and having her sister illustrate the page next to it. She has since refined her books to include actual words. Claire has a background in Psychology. She loves writing fantasy romance books because it allows her to explore social themes in new worlds, intense emotions, the formation and shifting of identities, the power of love, and the enduring bonds of friendship. Claire lives in Australia with her husband and two children. She is obsessed with beaches, picnics, and sunshine. Often in combination with a good book. Her favourite authors include Sarah J Maas, Renee Ahdieh, Carissa Broadbent, and Tahereh Mafi.

Booklist:

To Reclaim A Kingdom: A New Adult Medieval Fantasy Romance (The Red Wood Series Book 1) To Reforge A Destiny: A New Adult Medieval Fantasy Romance (The Red Wood Series Book 2) Of Sand & Silk: An Adult Fantasy Romance (The Divine Tapestry, Book 1) Of Sky & Embers: An Adult Fantasy Romance (The Divine Tapestry, Book 2)

Amazon Link:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C2VKVGT6?ingress=0&visitId=e954c41a-5bd1-4130-92d1-450b1d305f71&ccs_id=e25d2668-e181-42b3-8cf1-0de32a2a8585

Links

Contact

Website: https://www.clairebutlerauthor.com/

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This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund

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