Author S.M Boyce

S.M. Boyce, a fantasy and paranormal fiction novelist who also writes contemporary fiction and comedy. She updates her blog (http://smboyce.blogspot.com/p/smboycecom.html) a few times each week so that you have something to wake you up in the morning.




What is the current project you are working on?


I just published my debut novel, The Grimoire: Lichgates, and I’m about to start on its sequel. I’ve been plotting and designing the Grimoire Trilogy for over six years, so it’s a dream come true to see it come to life.

I’m also running tons of contests for free downloads, exclusive artwork, and more on the book’s website: www.TheGrimoireBooks.com. You can read never-before-seen short stories from the book, deleted chapters, read excerpts and character sketches, and so much more. Go on over – it’s fun!

 What is the best thing about being a writer?


The crazy late-night parties and heavy drinking. Oh wait, that’s rock stars? Never mind.

 

What is one piece of advice you can give to someone who also wants to become a writer?


Stay true to yourself. People will mark up your work and say that you suck: that just happens any time you put yourself out there.  St the end of the day, all that matters is whether or not you like what you write. Be true to yourself, be true to your work, and do what makes you happy.

  

 Did you always want to be a writer?

Yes, and I’m just lucky that my parents supported me even when I told them I didn’t want to be a lawyer. My first story was about a pickle who was the last one in the jar, and the poor little thing just wanted to be eaten. I was six, so I should hope that my stories have improved somewhat since then.




 What inspired you to become writer?


It was never really a choice. I know that one of the main lessons in The Grimoire trilogy is how life is full of choices , but if I’m not writing, I feel kind of empty. It’s something I have always been driven to do and I’m just not complete unless I’ve written something today.

 


What do you like to do besides writing?


There’s a life outside of writing?

Just kidding. I’m a wife and we have about the weirdest dog ever, but I love the little guy anyway.  I love biking and rock climbing (bouldering on the safe little rubber holds). I also test software in my J-O-B and read as much as I can.

 How would you describe your education?


I’m a trained writer with a bachelors in Creative Writing from the Florida State University, which is a tough program to complete. I really enjoyed my time there and made some great friends that actually did the beta reading of my novel before it was published. There’s a lot of talent there, and I know how lucky I am to have been a part of it.

What is your opinion on book to movie adaptions?

I know that a lot of writers are against movie adaptations, but I think it’s the greatest tool available to get your story out to the most people possible. Think about it: not everyone likes to read. That’s fine. But if you create a movie, you bring that story to a wider audience than you could have originally. The catch is that you need to find a good screen writer or do it yourself, because the storyline can be otherwise corrupted in the conversion process.

 

 What are some of your favorite books?


Hmm, is this a trick question? Let’s see. To name a few: The Hobbit (Tolkien); Neverwhere (Gaiman); The Harry Potter Series (Rowling); Ender’s Game (Card).

I also host a book blog, which you can find by going to my website at www.smboyce.com. I review tons of books in all genres there, so you can find some great recommendations.