I have been a huge fan of Estelle Maskame's writing since the very first page I read. It's always captivating and hard to put down. I've found this with every book, from the Did I Mention I Love You? series to her first stand-alone novel, Dare To Fall.
Estelle Maskame is back with her new book, The Wrong Side of Kai, which I have been desperate to read since the day it was announced. I am so thrilled to be involved with the blog tour, so thank you Ink Road for asking me to be a part of it.
As a fan of her writing, I decided to ask Estelle some questions about her writing, from the way she creates her story to where she likes to write.
So, here is my writing Q&A with author Estelle Maskame...
First, here is the synopsis for The Wrong Side of Kai:
Vanessa
doesn't believe in serious relationships. Come to think of it, she
doesn't believe in any kind of relationship. But when her casual fling
with Harrison ends in the ultimate betrayal, she's out for revenge.
A
leaked video that's got everyone talking. A mysterious (and hot) new guy at
school. A payback plan. What could go wrong? And what might go right?
The
Wrong Side of Kai is a story of broken hearts, forgiveness, trust
and vulnerability - and the breathtaking exhilaration of falling in love.
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Now, on to the Q&A...
The planning process or the writing?
I don’t do any planning when writing - I’m a total pantser! - so I definitely prefer to just dive in head first and get straight to the writing process.
Planning on a computer or on paper?
Again, I don’t do any planning! Any small notes I do make are usually done on my phone.
Again, I don’t do any planning! Any small notes I do make are usually done on my phone.
Creating characters or creating the settings?
Probably the characters, because it’s so fun fleshing them out and giving them their own personalities, complete with both their skills and flaws.
Probably the characters, because it’s so fun fleshing them out and giving them their own personalities, complete with both their skills and flaws.
Writing descriptions or writing dialogue?
Dialogue, for sure! Dialogue seems to flow much easier for me because the characters tend to speak for themselves, so I just write what feels right.
Dialogue, for sure! Dialogue seems to flow much easier for me because the characters tend to speak for themselves, so I just write what feels right.
Coming up with the plot first or the characters?
It depends. Sometimes my inspiration has been driven by a plot idea, but other times it’s been the characters themselves. In my latest book, The Wrong Side of Kai, I had the idea for Vanessa’s character first before I ever knew what the plot would be.
It depends. Sometimes my inspiration has been driven by a plot idea, but other times it’s been the characters themselves. In my latest book, The Wrong Side of Kai, I had the idea for Vanessa’s character first before I ever knew what the plot would be.
Show your family/friends your drafts or keep it to yourself?
I keep it to myself. Family and friends don’t get to read any of my novels until they’ve been published!
I keep it to myself. Family and friends don’t get to read any of my novels until they’ve been published!
Writing in order or writing certain parts and connecting them later?
I write in chronological order just because I have a bit of a one-track mind and can only see as far ahead as the next few chapters.
I write in chronological order just because I have a bit of a one-track mind and can only see as far ahead as the next few chapters.
Working with music/background noise or in silence?
I can’t write without music! You’ll never catch me writing without earphones in.
I can’t write without music! You’ll never catch me writing without earphones in.
Write what you know or step out of your comfort zone?
I definitely just write whatever is interesting/enjoyable to write for me. Often that means writing about things that I’ve never personally experienced, but I enjoy researching things.
I definitely just write whatever is interesting/enjoyable to write for me. Often that means writing about things that I’ve never personally experienced, but I enjoy researching things.
Writing the opening or writing the ending?
The ending, definitely. It’s the best feeling in the world when you finally write that last sentence and breathe a sigh of relief because the hard work has all paid off.
The ending, definitely. It’s the best feeling in the world when you finally write that last sentence and breathe a sigh of relief because the hard work has all paid off.
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I hope you enjoyed my little interview with Estelle Maskame.
Don't forget to check out the other stops on the blog tour for The Wrong Side of Kai, check out Estelle's other books if you haven't read them yet, and order your copy of the book here (with free worldwide delivery).
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