Lorelei Balansa

Tell us a little bit about yourself, your hobbies and interests.

I'm a hardy, workaholic author who spends most of her time writing novels. But I still take some time off to spend it with the ones I love such as my boyfriend and my friends. To me, writing a good book isn't good enough for me. I want to write a story that will leave a lasting impression on the reader. A story that will strongly and emotionally wrap the reader, unlike any good book can make them feel. I want readers to feel the same way I felt when I watched movies and read books that were masterpieces. I also happen to be an adviser on what love and friendship is as well as giving life advice and will happily consult anyone that needs it. I am a proud atheist and non-superstitious person. I am a hobbyist character artist who designs my novel characters and post sketches that I do on my free time on Instagram, Devianart, and on my author website. I don’t have any other big interests besides storytelling, but I do enjoy racing and driving a lot and playing video games. My favorite foods are raw meat meals such as poké bowls and sushi.

When and why did you start writing books?

I started studying to become an author at the young age of 13 and published my first book at the age of 18. I started writing because I loved storytelling and wanted to see what I can do.

What made you decide to tackle writing as a career?

I really love storytelling, especially stories that were masterpieces. Because they were the greatest things I could ever experience.

Which one of your books or characters is your favourite?

My favorites would have to be my novel series, Inventor Tarskin, my stand-alone novels Dreamword and Feral Hybrids, and my short stories, Wanted Walker and Elfie and the Eye Spirit. My favorite character is Tarskin because he is my favorite character I've designed and I love his character so much.

Which one of your books was the hardest to write and stretched you the most as a writer?

I'd say all of them were fairly easy to write, but I never felt like any one of them was hard to write.

Who is your favourite author and book?

I don't really have a favorite author or book, but I would say myself and the books that I have written.

What book are you reading right now?

I'm not currently reading any books, but I'm waiting to read my newest novel sometime after its release.

Where do you get your inspiration for your books?

From the TV shows and movies that I watch, the books that I read, and even the video games that I play.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I enjoy spending time with the people I love such as my boyfriend and friends and doing fun things with them such as watching TV shows and movies, reading books, playing video games, and whatever we can find to do around us.

Do you have any new books in the works?

Yes, I have a planned novel titled Shrunk Down which takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting where the last surviving people are shrunk down and must survive against all kinds of dangerous, oversized obstacles such as brutal weather climates and gigantic insects and animals.