Abigail Manning
Knoxville, TN
USA
Good morning, Abigail, and welcome to Vision and Verse. Can you tell us a little about what you've written?
I have a series of fairy tale retellings that are clean young adult reads known as the Emerald Realm Series.
What is your favorite genre to write?
Romantic fantasies! Specifically retellings, because I love putting a new twist on classics.
Favorite food.
Marshmallows, in all forms.
Tea or coffee?
Tea! I’m not necessarily a teas snob, but I am a tea addict!
Pizza or ice cream?
Pizza, but it’s gotta be really trashy pizza that arrived at my doorstep in the pouring rain.
Wine or beer or soda or what? Tea again… I don’t drink soda or alcohol, again I may have a tea problem…
Where would you like to visit?
Japan!
Favorite musical artist.
Lindsey Stirling!
Do you listen to music when you write? What?
Not Not while I write (cause I get super distracted!)
but I listen to my playlists before I write that are
inspired by my characters.
What makes you laugh?
My fat cat trying to jump on skinny shelves
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
I have a talented family whose art decorates my home! So probably anything by my dad or mother-in-law
How old were you when you started writing?
I started dabbling with the idea when I was maybe 17, but never actually sat down to write until I was 23
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?
I throw together a brief summary in my phone notes then just rung with my keyboard!
Describe your perfect evening.
Chubby cat on my right, skinny cat on my left, my 6-month old puppy on my lap, and an endless binge of Netlflix while I sip a tea latte.
Where do you get your inspiration?
I’m a nanny! So a lot of my inspiration comes from the kid’s childlike joy and crazy antics. I rewrite a lot of children’s tales so I often get ideas for new books when reading to them.
What do you do when you get a writer's block?
I’ve actually never had writer’s block… I occasionally get stuck while I’m plotting, but I usually work through it by talking out ideas with my husband and then realizing I had an idea all along when I don’t like any of his! (Sorry!)
Who is your favorite author?
Kenley Davidson!
Best book you ever read.
I really enjoyed Traitors Masque by Davidson, it really inspired me to write what I create today.
Last book you read.
Pathways by Camille Peters
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I actually have two jobs! I’m a part-time nanny and a part-time writer. I love doing both and would likely nanny full-time if I stopped writing.
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
Definitely my husband, he’s my biggest support and fan. I couldn’t do what I do without him.
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
Adam, I want to know where up with all the names for the animals. I mean, Giraffe? Did you sneeze when you said it?
What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?
Just go for it! It’s a huge undertaking at first, but it only gets more rewarding the further you go!
Do you have some links for us to follow you?
https://www.amazon.com/Abigail-Manning/e/B09SF5CLZZ?ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_byln
All social links can be found on my website, https://abigailmanningauthor.com/
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