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The Interview - Vilincia Patrick

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Do you have any unusual writing habits?

When I wrote my first book, I already had the scenes in my head, so I would get up at 9 in the morning and type. That went for the second through fourth books also. But these latest ones take a bit of brainstorming, so I may write anytime or I may go days and not write. Music helps a lot and religion.

Have you ever experienced writer’s block? How did you deal with it?

Of course! I listened to both nonsecular and secular music to help with my writer's block. Going to church helped me form the latest character in my new book called ' the Maidenhood Sistas.' However, with 'My Dream Guy,' 'A Fool's Dream: Book 2,' and 'Dreams Lost,' there were no blocks; there were clear visions.

Did you have any say in the cover design?

I had so much fun designing the cover for 'My Dream Guy'! Back in 2009, when the book was called 'Dreams in this Colorful Paradise; Colors in a Box,' I provided the picture and the publisher took care of the rest. It's amazing to see how far it has come since then!

Did you always want to be an author? If not, what did you want to be when you grew up?

As a little girl, I had the wildest imagination! Little did I know, it would eventually lead me to become an author. Back when I was just 12, I dreamt big. In high school, I pondered various paths, thinking I was destined to become a psychologist, psychiatrist, or even a preacher. This belief was influenced by a career test that didn't even mention being an author, as well as my parents' strong Christian faith.

Are any of the characters in your book based on people in your real life? If so, can you tell us more about that process and how it influenced your writing?

I wanted to share something exciting with you! In my writing, I've created characters who are inspired by many diverse individuals. Amana represents the opposite of myself, while Amy is more reflective of my own personality. One of my characters, Derrick, experiences Pseudobulbar affect (PBA), which causes episodes of uncontrollable laughter and crying. Interestingly, when I initially created this character, I didn't realize that such a condition actually existed! It's like I unintentionally stumbled upon a real-life phenomenon while crafting Derrick's story. How amazing is that?