Meet Malinda Andrews
How long have you been writing and have been published?
I have been writing for as long as I can remember. I started very young simply being a storyteller, and then when I was old enough, I actually put those stories on paper. My “moment” I decided to be a published author came when I was 13. My Dad gave me The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks, and I vividly remembering thinking: “I can do this. I can craft my own worlds and tell stories for others to read and enjoy.” So from that point on I focused my energy on becoming the writer I wanted to be.
In 2015 I hit that “publish” button for the first time, and I haven’t looked back since. It’s too much fun!
Share a little about your storyline in your latest book?
My latest book concludes my Emerald Isle trilogy, a series that has now been six years in the making. It is titled “The Irish Bride” and covers exactly what you’d think: a wedding! Though the journey to get to the altar is not an easy one, including obstacles like family, disaster, and even mother-nature taking it’s course. Aubriee and Declan have quite the hurdles to overcome if they want to face each other and say their vows.
Share one or two things you learned in researching your featured book
Ireland has caves! Who knew? The Aillwee Caves are beautiful and even feature at least one cave bear skull. Giant cave bears once lived in Ireland!? Not something I would have ever associated with Ireland.
What's your favorite aspect of Wisconsin?
Honestly, I know we’re slowly clawing our way out of winter, but I love winter! The snow is beautiful, and I love the sense of peace and silence in the air that surrounds me when I’m outside and it’s coming down. It’s almost like having magic in real life. My second favorite season is autumn because I love watching how the leaves change color and the earth prepares for its annual slumber.
What's coming up?
This year I have “The Irish Bride” being released in July, and also the third in my paranormal romance/urban fantasy series “Wolf’s Bane” releasing in October. Other than those two projects, I am doing a lot of prep work for my five-year publishing anniversary in 2020. 2020 will be full of exciting events including a re-launch of my first ever fantasy trilogy, releasing the second trilogy in that world throughout the year, and many more little milestones along the way.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A transplant to the Midwest from
Washington State, Malinda Andrews lives in Wisconsin within a stone’s throw of
Lake Michigan.
The love of writing started young (she
credits, or alternately blames, her parents for her love of reading and
writing) and followed her passion for the written word into college. Forgoing
financial security, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
An avid reader, Malinda also enjoys
crocheting, watching TV and movies, book shopping, hiking, and camping. She
lives with her loving husband and their son.
Connect with her at:
Instagram,
Facebook, and Pinterest:
@MalindaWrites
And
on Goodreads!
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