Author Interview with Skylar Nightingale of “Mine Forever”
Hello readers! I got the chance to interview author, Skylar Nightingale, about her most recent novel, her writing process, and favorite books! I hope you all enjoy the interview!
About The Book
Seventeen-year-old Javon Allen is in love with his best friend, Billie Rose, but she’s dating one of the most popular guys in school. Locked in the dreaded friend-zone, he begins to date someone new–in hopes of curing his craving heart.
Then Billie drops a bomb that shatters his world. She’s moving cross-country. Although devastated, Javon throws her a surprise going away party. But when Javon buys Billie a diamond bracelet with the help of his mother, his girlfriend throws a tantrum, and Billie confides to Javon that her boyfriend broke up with her.
Despite Javon’s girlfriend’s outrage, he keeps in touch with Billie. Then, his girlfriend gives him an ultimatum. He must choose his sprouting relationship or the girl he’s always loved. He makes the obvious choice. Billie. But he discovers that she has found someone new. Now he wonders if he should let go of the girl of his dreams or fight to win her heart?
Q&A Time!
Hi Skylar! Thanks for stopping by the blog today. First off, tell us about yourself.
I have been writing since the third grade. It all started with a contest. I didn’t win the first time, but I won every time after that. I’ve been writing off and on ever since. It has been an amazing ride so far. I have three boys and husband who support me.
What gave you the inspiration to write Mine Forever?
I love to read Young Adult Romances. I also enjoy watching Young Adult shows. I’ve always been intrigued by them. It was natural to write one. The choices they make are not always the best, but there is often a lesson behind it.
Does your novel carry a message? If so, what message would you like readers to take away from your book?
The message is don’t let love slip away because you are afraid.
What the most fun part about writing Mine Forever? Most challenging?
The most fun I had was freely writing the characters. I loved the naivety and tension between the characters.
The challenging part was when they suffered from life’s circumstances.
When writing do you have goals of certain # of words a week or when inspiration strikes?
No. I don’t have a goal. I usually set aside a time and write until the end of the hour.
Any website or resources that have been helpful to you as a writer that you would recommend?
For those of us who are querying, Query Shark offers excellent advice. Writer’s Digest is another amazing site with great advice.
What book/s that you have read has most influenced your life?
Yesterday I Cried by Iyanla Vanzant. I appreciated how candid she was about her life experiences along with the lessons she learned. Those lessons were a benefit to others as well.
Are you currently working on writing anything new at the moment?
I am currently working on a Forbidden Romance.
About The Author
Skylar grew in Upstate New York. There is where her imagination took flight. Every week her third-grade class had a writing competition. She lost the first one but won every contest afterward. As time continued, her characters developed, taking on a life of their own in the worlds she created.
She currently writes young adult, new adult and contemporary romance. When she isn’t busy creating her next love story, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and listening to music.
She now resides in a small town with her family, where her love for creating characters and stories envelop her thoughts, allowing her to continue in her writing journey.
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Thanks again to Skylar Nightingale for taking the time for a Q&A session and stopping by the blog! Be sure to add Mine Forever to your reading list!
