I have been trying to work out how to brand myself as an author.
Choosing to use initials as my pen name was a big decision. One that I sometimes wish I hadn’t done and sometimes I am glad I did. But once you start the process it can, at times, be difficult to change. I think overthink every single decision I make! The joys of being an over-thinker!
My stories range from maths inspired picture books, science inspired primary fiction, neurodiverse inspired stories with characters with ASD and ADHD as well as AuDHD and some faith-inspired fiction. When I first wrote the Riz Chester series I did some mystery writing workshops with kids and asked them what the next mystery should be. The kids suggested murder! So dark! Well I keep major crime (and murder) stories to older teens and slightly less scary themes in my younger writing, but again a mix! I love animals and seem to have a scattering of cats and dogs in my books (on purpose or not I am not sure!).
At the centre of it all though I love to convey hopeful, encouraging and inspiring stories. Stories that show a love of life, learning, friendships and family.
But overall I realise I am pretty eclectic.
One day when I write for adults I’ll try and stay on brand, but no promises. My ADHD brain can’t stick with one topic at a time.
Overall though I just love story. In all forms and how there are never too many stories. And how stories can work for all sorts of different people. I love reading other people’s stories and sharing.