Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
My name is Julie Navickas and I’m an author of contemporary romance. I started writing my debut novel during the COVID-19 pandemic; what started as a creative outlet turned into a full-fledged secondary career! I have a trio of books traditionally published with Inkspell Publishing called the Trading Heartbeats trilogy. I’m now proud to call myself an award-winning and best-selling author! In 2024, I’ll release three more called the Clumsy Little Hearts trilogy.
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
I definitely think the second, third, etc. books are more difficult to write when drafting a series. I focus very closely on character arcs; this becomes a challenge when the character arcs span the length of several novels. Not to mention, it’s hard to keep track of all the tiny plot details along the way!
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
The best advice I can offer is to simply build writing time into the day. I write best in the evening hours, so I look at my writing time as a reward. With the right mentality, writing doesn’t have to become emotionally draining or painful. It’s just fun and something to look forward to after a long day!
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
Most days I commit 1-2 hours to my manuscript.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
I sure do! My favorite character to date is Austin Templeton. Austin’s primary story is told in my second novel, I Love You Today, but he also appears in I Loved You Yesterday and I’ll Love You Tomorrow (mostly to stir up trouble!). Austin started out as a secondary character and quickly became something more. He’s a successful career-man with a past; he’s witty and charming and I’ve been told he’s a fan-favorite from readers, too.
What are your social links?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieNavickas
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulieNavickas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julienavickas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienavickas/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julienavickas
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUW07fs9AmSRN2o-yAjISg
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/134518278-julie-navickas
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/julie-navickas
What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)
Website: https://authorjulienavickas.com/
I’ll Love You Tomorrow
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW7PZHQV
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/i-ll-love-you-tomorrow-3
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ill-love-you-tomorrow-julie-navickas/1143090801
APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6445764391
I Love You Today
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG5S1DZQ
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/i-love-you-today-3
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-love-you-today-julie-navickas/1142304154
APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6443475918
I Loved You Yesterday
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4WXK73S
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/i-loved-you-yesterday
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-loved-you-yesterday-julie-navickas/1141685260
APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6443014615
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