Today I have a very exciting interview for you. I was lucky enough to ask Amelia Mandeville, author of Every Colour of You all of my burning questions about her writing and the book. The book is out now and you can click here to order your copy!Thanks so much to Amelia for stopping by the blog today to chat with us and don't forget to stop by the other blogs on the tour for more reviews and other exclusive content.
Here's what it's all about.
What happens when someone who lives every day to the full
meets someone who can only see reasons to stop living . . .?
Zoe's life is full of colour. A fan of impromptu yoga, inspirational quotes and experimenting with hair dye, she's on a mission to make the most of each and every day - even if she is currently spending most of her time behind a checkout till.
Then she meets Tristan. The rumour is that since his dad died, Tristan's life has fallen apart. No one has seen him for months. But now he's reappeared, does that mean he's back to 'normal'?
Zoe soon realises Tristan is struggling with a sadness that she can't possibly understand and becomes determined to bring a world of colour back into his life. But the harder she tries, the more she realises it's something she can't fix - and in trying to put him back together, a part of her is beginning to break . . .
Full of big emotions and heart-wrenchingly relatable characters, Every Colour of You is an unforgettable story, and perfect for anyone who's ever felt a little bit broken.
First
question-bit of a cliche-how did you get into writing?
I’ve always enjoyed
writing, always been writing, always been creating stories, and I don’t think
it was until I got a laptop when I was probably about 13/14 that I started
writing novels.
And here's that interview for you:
Do
you write full time & if so, have you always done this?
No I don’t! I do
spend a lot of time on my writing, however not full time! A girl can dream
though.
Do
you have a particular writing style or genre that you prefer?
Um, I don’t
really know. I guess authors do have their style, but I’m only starting so I’m
still learning what my style is. I like focusing on emotions though. I know
that.
How
do you develop your characters as you write, are any of them based on real
people?
I think writers do write based from what
they know, but I’ve never written a character who is the exact copy of someone
I know.
What
was the inspiration behind Every Colour of You?
I wrote it when I was in a bad place, so it
was a bit of an escape for me. I think it’s really hard to get into the heads
of people struggling with mental health, and I wanted to show that. And I think
sometimes even harder with guys struggling with mental health as they believe
they should ‘man up.’
What
is your writing process-do you map it out first? Write in chronological order?
I do tend to
map it out, I hate planning though, I get so excited and want to start writing,
however its very crucial. I try to always have a good idea of what events
follow through from the beginning to the end, but it does change as I write and
edit.
How
much of you is reflected in your writing?
I would say a
lot. I’m quite an emotional person. I think there’s a bit of both of me in Zoe
and Tristan.
What
kind of research did you do before/during writing Every Colour of You?
I did do
research. I had to research into anti depressants, hospitals, specific wording,
conditions, I did a lot of googling. I wanted to try make it as accurate as
possible
How much attention do you pay to the reviews
that you get?
Ah. I try not to.
It’s my first published novel, so I really have no idea what my writing is
like. So I am curious. But obviously not every book is everyone’s taste, so I
do need to take a lot of reviews with a pinch of salt, and also see it as help
to develop my career. Some reviews have been lovely though, so so lovely.
Are friends and family supportive of your writing?
Very supportive, my
Mum always encouraged me never to give up!
How
do you feel leading up to your publication day?
I’m scared its
going to flop! Very nervous! I’ve been waiting for this day for almost 5 years
I really like
Emily Jenkins. Her book We were Liars
really got me. Jeeeez.
Finally...what
are you working on right now?
Book number 2 (not
related to Every Colour Of You, new characters, new story)
Meet the author
Amelia Mandeville has been creating stories and characters in her head ever since she can remember. When there became too many, she started to write them down. Now 21, Amelia is the debut author of Every Colour of You, publishing in November. Besides getting lost in the stories she's written, Amelia spends her time attempting to bake, dyeing her hair and vlogging for the YouTube channel she shares with her sister, Grace - the aptly named TheMandeville Sisters.
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