Indie Authors Uncovered - Meet the person behind the pages - Meet Rei Marie - Her Craft is Book Chaos matching her Internal Moods.
Where were you born?
I was born in Washington, U.S.A.
Where do you live?
I now live in Georgia, U.S.A.
Do you have fur babies?
Yes. Cat and dog.
Do you use a pen name?
Rei Marie is my pen name.
What kind of writer are you?
- Old School Notebook and pen Writer
- Contemporary Tech Writer (phone/tablet/voice over)
- Modern Day Laptop/PC Writer
Name one book you loved as a kid - one you loved as a new adult - and one you love now.
- My Side of the Mountain
- Lord of the Rings
- The Hunger Games
Is there an author you look up to? Or had an influence on your craft?
Stephen Kings and Victoria Danann.
I like scared and romance. Balance. I enjoyed their way of describing things
How would you describe your craft in one sentence
My book chaos matches my internal moods.
At The Dreamer's Bookshop, we embrace diversity and advocate for invisible illnesses. How do you feel about those topics? Do you include messages in your writing?
I try to include lessons I’ve learned and my perspective as an autistic woman.
Do you have red lines when it comes to writing/reading?
No. I write about anything and everything that my mood and emotions stir up.
Was there a review that touched you more than others?
I try not to read my reviews. I’ve gone through my entire life being told everything I did is wrong. A review is the perspective of someone else, not my feelings.
If someone asked you why you write, what would you answer in one sentence?
To keep the voices from screaming at me.
Which book are you most proud of and why?
Refreshing (so far). I was really able to let go of my fears.
What would you tell an aspiring writer?
Keep going.
Your feeling and dreams are valid and may help someone see they’re not alone.
What's a wish you have for yourself as an author?
I wish I could focus solely on my writing.
What's a wish you have for yourself as a person?
I wish to let go of all my fears.
Do you have a message for your audience
Enjoy the beauty in nature and the quiet moments.
They can be very cathartic.
