I interview Amanda, who has the user name 1persephone. She may not have a million reads, but with the way that she writes, why doesn't she? Her story Dangerous Wolves has over 13k reads, as of this interview. I am honestly impressed at how sophisticated and detailed her stories are. She deserves to be better recognized for sure.
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How did you find out about Wattpad?
I found out about wattpad when I went to look for another site to post stories on. Honestly, I didn't feel like enough people were actually reading anything I wrote on Fanfiction.net or Fictionpress. (Also, no one look my stuff up, it was all at a young age and terrible).
Who is your favorite author?
Wow, this is a hard question, mainly because it depends on my mood. I like Gena Showalter's old stuff when I want funny and sexy, and Christine Feehan when I want meant-for-each-other stuff. Kresley Cole is always good too.
Can you relate to any of the characters in your stories? If so, who and in what ways?
I can actually relate to most of the female characters in my stories as I put some of myself into them. I'd have to say...I relate to Cat, in Dangerous Wolves, the most. She's always on edge, doesn't take shit, and she has my favorite car.
What inspires you to write?
Music. I hear a song with a soft beat and I think "wow, I could make a cute story to this song". Sometimes I hear hard beats and I think "this story would be so awesome". And sometimes it's the lyrics, with Beside You.
Why do you think your stories got over 20k reads [as of this interview] combined?
Gosh, I don't know. People are really super bored, so they read the crap I write. The comments are my favorite parts, never mind the reads. It lets me know that people are getting into the story, that they actually like it.
What gives you inspiration for your stories?
Well, I answered with music at 4 but I will also say photographs. Pictures that could mean something depending on how you spin it.
Do you have any advice for up and coming Wattpad writers?
UPDATE. I'm the laziest person ever when it comes to updating, which is probably why I don't have more people reading. I try, honestly I do, but I get sidetracked. So make friends and UPDATE.
Do you think you'll keep writing in the future?
Oh, of course. Whether it's on the internet, professionally, or even just in my head, I'll always write. I'm a sucker for words.
What's your favorite story on Wattpad, or at least one of your favorites, and why?
I'm not just saying this because she's my bestie, but honestly my favorite story on here is probably She's Not Afraid by AllTimeNutella. It's really good--has my favorite band member--and a lot of the reactions are similar to things I could see actual people doing. It's well written, and I don't hate the main character, which is rare.
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I would just like to thank Amanda, or 1persephone, for allowing me to interview her. I had fun coming up with the questions and I was pleased with her answers. Go check her out.
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Interviews With Wattpad Authors
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