1. When did
you first know you wanted to write?
I wrote my
first short story when I was 7 years old, so I started pretty early. Of course
it was just a hobby throughout the years, but I never gave up on the dream of writing
my own novel one day. I finally decided to make that dream come true in 2013
when I started writing my first romance novel.
2. Which
authors inspire you the most?
Too many to name… Within the romance genre, Nora Roberts is a huge
inspiration for me. Apart from that, I also find Anne Rice’s books immensely
inspiring.
3. How did
you get the inspiration for your novel?
My first book “When I See Your Face” was loosely inspired by a daily soap
opera on Sri Lankan television. I thought of a story idea for my paranormal
romance novel “Playing with Fire” when I saw some great artwork on DeviantArt.
I’m a very visual person, so often photos spark an idea. I also draw
inspiration from quotes and from things I observe in life.
4. What is
your favorite part about being an author?
Being able to create stories that people can identify with and get lost
in.
5. What is
your least favorite part about being an author?
As a self-published author, formatting and uploading can be a pain in the
neck. Marketing is sometimes difficult, though it can also be fun.
6. Could you
write a bit about what your publication process was like?
I chose to go the indie way. Every single part of the book publishing
process is in my hands. I write, edit, format, upload and market my novels. I
also make my own covers.
7. Do you
have any upcoming projects?
The romantic thriller “Forbidden”, that I have coauthored with
bestselling author Mike Wells, has just been released. And I’ll be releasing
the contemporary romance novel “Saved in Sri Lanka” in March.
8. Describe
in three or fewer sentences what makes your book unique and why a reader should
buy it.
My 3rd book “Kaleidoscope of Hopes” is a sweet and sensual
romance novel in which both protagonists are reluctant to accept their second
chance at love. They face various obstacles like trouble at their workplace and
being a single-parent with a small child. It’s also Cinderella told backwards
because the heroine goes from riches to rags.
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Author
Bio
Almost as soon as Devika Fernando could write,
she imagined stories and poems. After finishing her education in Germany and
returning to her roots in Sri Lanka, she got a chance to turn her passion into
her profession. Having lived in Germany and in Sri Lanka with her husband has
made her experience the best (and the worst) of two totally different worlds –
something that influences her writing. Her trademark is writing sweet, yet
deeply emotional romance stories where the characters actually fall in love
instead of merely falling in lust. What she loves most about being an author is
the chance to create new worlds and send her protagonists on a journey full of
ups and downs that will leave them changed. She draws inspiration from everyone
and everything in life. Besides being a romance novel author, she works as a
self-employed German web content writer, as a translator, and as a faithful
servant to all the cats, dogs, fish and birds in her home. When she’s not
writing, she’s reading or thinking about writing.
https://twitter.com/Author_Devika
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