Babs BookMark Issue 2 | Page 101

TB: Of the books you’ve written, which one is your favorite and why? At the moment, it’s “Soul Infection”, the first novella in my paranormal series. It’s a story of how magic really works. Have you ever wondered why magicians in so many fairytales and fantasy books have to learn certain spells instead of just saying their wishes aloud? I seem to have found a reason for that, and it might be rather scary :) This idea was bugging me for years, so I’m euphorically happy it finally took shape. TB: What books have most influenced you as a writer? I’m very much interested in mythology and fairytales. I’m also very fond of Gothic novels because they evoke extreme emotions and it’s fascinating to explore how different authors achieve the same goal. TB: What do you find to be the most challenging part of writing? And the most rewarding? I suppose the most challenging thing for me is writing in a foreign language. I’m always worried I might miss some typos. I’m a perfectionist – and it’s wearisome to be one :) But I’m highly encouraged by the feedback on my books. One of the funniest and at the same time most heartwarming comments from a reader was that she started reading my story because of its explicit contents and couldn’t stop because of the plot. TB: What book is on your nightstand? I’m currently leafing through a huge illustrated volume on the Middle Ages. TB: What can we look forward to seeing from you in the future? There will be more dark secrets and angst in the next parts of “The Sons of Gomorrah”. And I’ve also got a very kinky M/M/F story on my mind.