Well, I'm Lindsay Cummings. 19. Blonde with pink/blue in my hair. Left-handed. Christian. Shoe size- 8. Social Security Number is....just kidding. =] I'm a 19 year old writer with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (author Laura Hillenbrand has this). I write full-time, read, go to writer's conferences, and blog! I also have a strange love affair with my german shepherd, who listens to me WAY more intently than my boyfriend. =]Could you tell us a little bit about your work in progress?
Absofreakinlutely! It's a YA Dystopian about a girl who learns she can throw her vision around corners and obstacles. She uses that skill to uncover the secrets behind the disappearances of the outcasts in a world that is completely surrounded by titanium walls. The only problem is... she's next to disappear.
What is the first story you remember writing? What was it about?
It was called Lazynessle. I was in third grade, and it was my own "lazy monster's" autobiography. Weird, I know. =]
Are you more of a “plotter” or a “pantser”?
Definitely a pantser! My characters are real people to me. They live, love, laugh, get into trouble, make themselves look stupid. I let them take the story where they want it to go. And often times, they totally surprise me!!!
All writers need encouragement. Who first encouraged you to write, and who is it that encourages you today?
My father! He is a double amputee without his legs, and an AMAZING writer! He is my complete hero. He's also a kick-butt editor who makes me cry at times with his critical honesty (love you dad) but also helps me take my stories to completely new levels. He's querying his novel right now as well!
Which authors have had a significant influence on your writing?
Oh, where to begin?! First off, my dad. That's a given. But I'd have to say JD Salinger. When he died, I wore black to school and was melodramatic all day. Literally.
What music, if any, do you enjoy listening to while you write?
The soundtracks to Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse! And I am SO not afraid to admit that! =]
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses as a writer?
Strength--obsessing about writing to the point where my word count goal gets done every day. Weaknesses-- obsessing about my writing to the point where I get upset at myself if it's not done right! I'd also have to say that my CFS helps me as a writer, by allowing me to escape from my body and enter new, inventive worlds. So I guess that could be a strength as well.
What do you hope to achieve with your writing?
Oh gosh. There are so many things. I want to change the word. No, not really. I want to be proud of myself! That's really all there is to it. Sure, if I don't get pubbed I will be disappointed. But I write because, without it, I wouldn't be ME!
What was once traditionally a print medium is now rapidly branching out into many digital formats. What do you think of this trend?
Times change! My parents used to have a cell phone in a huge bag..now we have Iphones and touch screen computers. We should just go with it! It might take us somewhere great!
What was the last sentence that you had to re-read over and over again because of its awesomeness? What struck you about it?
I'll get back to you when I can narrow that down! There are so many fabtastic authors out there, I can't just pick ONE sentence! =] But, as a hint, I'll say it's probably from a Dystopian or scifi novel. YA all the way!
What book(s) have you recently read that you would recommend to the readers of this blog?
Delirium by Lauren Oliver. She rocks, you guys. Also 13 reasons why. It's a tear-jerker, but a life-changer.
What advice do you have to other aspiring authors out there?
please don't give up. PLEASE. Writing is hard. But it's also a way of life!
An apocalypse destroys the entirety of human literature, apart from the work of three authors that you can magically save with your wizardry--what do you save from imminent destruction?
oh...my...gosh. First, I curl into the fetal position and pray to the God of literature that Harry Potter is safe. Then, I take my Nook and german shepherd..and boyfriend and surfboard...and run. Like you said earlier, there's a new trend going on with ereaders. My Nook holds every book I could ever need. --takes Nook, holds it out in front of me while wearing a shiny dress. Waves other hand delicately to draw eyes to Nook--Take that, apocalypse!! (Barnes and Noble should pay me for that free infomercial I just gave them!)
Our time is at an end. For our curious readers, how can we follow your progress?
I blog! Visit me! http://lindsaycummingsblog.blogspot.com/ Follow me, and I will follow you back! I love meeting new people! =] I also tweet @lindsaycwrites
For other aspiring authors out there, keep writing! We can all hold a joint book signing someday. =]
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