June 26th, 2017 by Fifi Flowers
Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street
Journal & USA Today Bestseller.
After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer,
Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM
Series, and best Hero. She’s an multiple #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in
Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. She’s
also honoured to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie
Bestseller.
Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published
work. Her Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.
Her books have garnered foreign interest and are currently
being translated into numerous languages, including already released titles in
Italian and Turkish. Audio Books for her entire back-list will be available in
2016.
Her books include: Monsters in the Dark Trilogy, Indebted Series, Destroyed, Unseen Messages, Pure Corruption Duology, Dollar Series
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Where are you from?
Hong Kong but to English Parents
Tell us your latest news?
I just got back from Thailand and miss the heat already. It’s
winter at home and man it’s freezing
When and why did you begin writing?
I’ve been writing all my life. Always making up stories. 😊 Couldn’t help it.
Lol
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I still to this day have trouble telling people I’m an author. It
still doesn’t feel real. But I guess in the last year I’ve finally come to
terms that this is a career and has been for the past four years and I’m
unbelievably lucky.
What inspired you to write your first book?
Q popped into my head with his twisted story and I had to write
it.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I would say descriptive but fast paced. I aim to deliver EMOTION
along with plot. I do my best to make the reader feel butterflies and fall in
love with the characters.
How did you come up with the title?
Normally, the book names itself but sometimes I’ll have to ponder
on it for a while. I like to have the title before I write the story though.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Not really. As long as they escape into a different reality and
enjoy my words that’s all I’m trying to do.
How much of the book is realistic?
For the sake of fiction some things are dramatized more than real
life but most of it is based on fact.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own
life?
Some, not all. There is a bit of me and my moods, flaws, strengths in
each of my characters.
What books have most influenced your life most?
I really like Clan of the
Cave Bear by Jean M Auel, Daughter of
Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor and Outlander
Series by Diana Gabaldon.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Oh, there are far too many to choose.
What book are you reading now?
I’m reading a non-fiction book on buying property in Thailand
right now. lol
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Unfortunately, I haven’t had time to read much lately with my own
deadlines but I’m dying to see what’s out there soon!
What are your current projects?
Thousands (Dollar
Series #4) Millions (Dollar Series
#5) and another book—a standalone—that I’m DYING to write and can’t wait to
talk about.
Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family
members. Entity?
I guess my horse supports my mental state by taking me on gallops
on the beach to clear the writer cobwebs. Does that count?
Fifi: Your horse definitely counts and galloping on the beach sounds great!
Do you see writing as a career?
Yes, for sure
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in
your latest book?
Nope. I really like Hundreds.
One of my favourite actually
Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?
No, it’s always been there. Right from the first memory of
devouring stories as a kid
Can you share a little of your current work with us?
His pain became a visible thing—a
heavy scarlet wave seeping from his chest into mine. I knew what he felt
because I felt it, too. I knew the emptiness he feared because the same
emptiness resided in me at the very thought of being apart again.
Words danced on my tongue.
Promises I could never keep.
Oaths that begged to be spoken to ease his pain.
But I stayed silent because no matter what I vowed, I would break
them.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your
writing?
Everything can be an issue at some time or other. Some days it’s
plot, others it’s spelling. Most of the time I’m lucky that it flows and if it
doesn’t, I go see my horse and write in the paddock.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes
you about their work?
Again, I have far too many to list. I wouldn’t want to pick
favourites 😊 they’re all
amazing in their own right.
Do you have to travel much concerning your book(s)?
Yes, I love to travel for research so use it as an opportunity.
Who designed the covers?
I have two artists: Ari from Cover it Designs and Kellie from
Book Cover by Designs.
What was the hardest part of writing your book?
Sitting down and making it happen in the allotted time frame.
Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
Yes, each book I learn something new. I love it!
Do you have any advice for other writers?
Keep writing, no matter how hard it is. If you TRULY want this
career, then you’ll make it without a doubt—it just takes perseverance and
learning what the market wants while staying true to what you want to write.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your
readers?
Thanks SO much for all your amazing support and kindness. I
wouldn’t be where I am today and I owe it all to you! I hope all your dreams
come true. Xx
Thanks for interviewing me! ❤
xxx
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