What’s your first memory of enjoying reading?
My first real memory was when I read Stig of the dump. I have no idea how old I was but I loved that book. It always made me sad that he lived in such a messy place and I wanted to go and clean it up for him.
What are you currently reading?
I'm re-reading Affinity by Sarah Waters - fantastic book.
Which character you’ve created/written do you wish you could spend a day as?
Megan in Faking It. She led an unusual life and I would like to know what it feels like to live without a conscience.
Which character that someone else has written do you wish you could spend a day as?
I would like to spend the day as Ishmael from Daniel Quinn's novel of the same name. I would love to spend the day being wise and understanding the intricacies of life.
Have you created any characters you don’t like?
I have created a few. The one I disliked the most was Eddie in 143. He was an abusive, homophobic bully.
What was the first thing you ever wrote that made you think, “I want to be a writer”?
As a child I used to write scripts all the time. I would go through the yellow pages and find anyone related to the film industry I could send them to. As I got older I always had stories in my head but never actually got around to writing them. It wasn't until I had one particular plot in my head that I couldn't ignore that I started writing properly. When I'd finished 143 I knew that's what I wanted to do.
Do you edit as you go or as a full process after a first draft?
I hate editing so leave it as long as possible - I never do it as I go, I always leave it until after the first draft.
Where do you write? And what do you need around you?
I like to be comfortable when I write, so it usually involves sitting on my bed with my laptop, surrounded by my cats.
Pen and paper, typewriter or computer?
Mostly I use my laptop, but sometimes paper if I'm out and about and have ideas I need to write down.
Where do we find out more?
- www.jade-winters.com
- https://www.facebook.com/jadewinters
- Twitter: @jadewinters3
Amazon, Createspace, Smashwords
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