Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Shanna Pikora – I am a biologist by trade but am a writer at heart. My genres vary greatly from sweet and spicy romance to dark and twisted fantasy. I have a baby girl, two cats, and a husband! I’ve always wanted to visit Scotland and each of my romance stories feature a black cat!
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
Others after it, so many details to track!
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I like to mix up the main characters and points of view. That way readers can see secret details the main characters aren’t aware of.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
Don’t force it. I’ve tried to “power through” when I emotionally drained or in a bad mental state and my writing never works out well – which just adds to my negativity pile. Find your joy, write what you love, and don’t let anyone take that ray of inspiration from you!
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA….We don’t talk about Bruno….
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
I do…but SPOILERS – as the book isn’t published yet!
What is your definition of success?
Reaching a goal and enjoying the journey there! Double success if you learned something new!
Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?
I can’t wait to see everyone at WOTR! I love meeting new people and getting to meet new authors!
What are your social links?
I’m Shanna Pikora or Shanna Pikora Author on a variety of social media — which I always forget to post on! XD Oh…and I do publish under my pagan name as well – Fae Lynn!
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.)
All of my books are on Amazon!
Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?
They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com
$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*
$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*
$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party. *Expected to sell out opening day*
$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.
$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.