Interviews With Wattpad Authors

Interview With thenamesbob

How did you discover Wattpad?

Well when I first got my iPod I didn't know many apps. My sister showed me wattpad and I am very grateful because this is an amazing site.

How did you come up with your username?

I used to know this man and I would call him Billy-Bob and Bobby-Bill when I was younger and honestly I would love to be Mrs. Bob one day.

When and how did you start writing stories?

I started writing stories after about the first week that I had made an account on wattpad. I had a whole bunch of ideas but narrowed them down slowly. I came across a few I really liked but thought of how the beginning, middle and end would be instead of actually plotting like most authors. I went through a process of book names, covers, names for characters, cast, surnames etc. I would think of the book as it went along once again unlike other wattpad authors.

Do you base your characters off of real life people? If so, how and why?

Some of my books have characteristics/traits of people I have interacted with in the past. But most of my characters are original and quite different form people I have ever met. My characters that do have a couple traits from people I have ever interacted with may have same traits but a whole different personality.

What are your current projects?

My current projects are:

Rooming With Mr. Kidnapper

It All Started With A Playdate

What Happens When You Keep Secrets

And a book I have yet to post. I don’t want to reveal the name just yet but I guarantee it will be posted very soon.

In any of your stories, which one of your characters is your favorite?

Well from Rooming With Mr. Kidnapper I would say that my favourite character is Damien because in my eyes he is very sweet and had a big heart. I see him as the perfect man aside from the fact that he is a kidnapper.

Do you have a motto? If so, what is it?

Well one of my mottos are that you have no one to impress but yourself. By that I meant that whatever you write should go the way you want it too and not be influenced by someone else. For instance the author should never change their writing from rude criticism unless they agree and fell the reviewer is correct and accept open judgment.

Who is your favorite Wattpad author?

I read many books on my iPod, so it is hard to choose from so many great authors. One of the first books I read was by racingheart and they were simply amazing. I enjoy all authors writing and could never choose just one.

What's your inspiration of your stories?

My stories are inspired by my daydreaming and simply imagining.

Tell us something about your story that you are currently writing so far.

Rooming With Mr. Kidnapper is getting more intense closer to the end but still on the main point of the story. My unrevealed book is a type I haven’t tried before and I am very excited to see what wattpad thinks of it.

Favorite book on Wattpad?

As I said before I have read many books on wattpad, and I don’t think I could ever narrow it down to 1 or 2. All the books I read are exciting and breath taking.

Favorite type of stories you like to write?

I like writing a variety of different books but I think my favourite would be fantasy, mystery/suspense and action because I feel like those books are one of my favourite ones to write because it is like you experience the actual happenings in the book. Also the amount of detail you put into the text is important for feeling like you’re in the book because it’s got to be descriptive for your imagination to get going.

Favorite story you've written?

I am proud of all my stories and if I were to choose my favourite it would be Rooming With Mr. Kidnapper and my unrevealed book. They are my favourites because when I write the chapters I feel like I can never stop because as the author I am stuck inside the book.

Who inspires you in writing?

I would have to say that my fans inspire me to continue writing with the amount of positive messages I receive. It feels good to know someone is actually reading your books wanting you to continue.

Do you have a role model you look up to? (Celebrities, family members, friends, teachers, etc...)

I guess my role model would be the great authors on wattpad but as well as my sister shutupandkissmexo.

Do you prefer reading or writing and why?

The times I am not busy typing away I read most of the time. I prefer doing both because reading keeps me wanting to type and writing reminds me to read more often. Or taking breaks while typing allows me to read on wattpad.

Describe three words about yourself.

Three words to describe myself would be honest, beautiful (as I’ve been told) and loving.

What do you do when you every writers' nightmare; writers' block?

Since I have quite a few of stories I try to write those but if I am completely blocked up I drink tea, read or daydream about ideas. When I daydream I completely go to fairyland.

What do you do when you're not on Wattpad?

When I am not on wattpad I usually do homework or read. I dance everyday in my basement and read quite often.

Random question: Favorite and worst subject at school?

All subjects to me are my favourite so I can’t choose one. But my hobbies that involve subjects are volleyball, football, dance, singing, reading and overall talking!

Random question: What is your perfect/ideal date?

I have never been on a date but if I were to have the perfect date it would be with a sweet caring boy. He would pick me up at 7 sharp, because I like my men on time. He would take me on a beach date and we would have dinner in the middle of the sand. The wind blowing in his hair looking sexy like he always does. We have our dinner specially cooked by him. He takes hold of my hand and says sweet things.  I blush and look down. He lifts my head up and smiles at me. He has a stereo and it plays a slow song which we dance to in the sand. He kisses my nose and I blush and giggle. He sweeps me off my feet and carries me around the beach while I giggle at his cuteness. He lays me in the sand and lays beside me. he holds my hand and kisses my nose. He carries me to the car and I fall asleep on his shoulder in the car. He kisses my forehead and says goodnight before getting in bed as well.

Random question: When life gives you lemons, what would you do with them?

If life gave me lemons I would put them to the side and go on with my life. No lemons can stop me from having fun and enjoying myself. But then again I dislike lemons.

Do you see yourself as an author when you're older or sometime in the future?

Yes I see myself as an author when I grow older and hope that is something I keep up throughout my time. I would love to be a singer, artist, doctor but while I do that one of many other things I would do is write my books.

Do you have any shout outs you would like to say to your fans out there?

I would like to thank all my fans like miss_imperfect all the way to lexid17 and everyone in between.

Lastly, do you have any advice for other writers?

Some advice I provide to other writers is that whenever you write you should write what you want and not what someone else directs or demands. Write for your enjoyment and not popularity and fans and when you write just be you.