Hot Takes with Arleta Rae
Arleta Rae will be one of the authors participating in our first-ever book fair on Saturday, February 15 at 1pm
Arleta is a NA author of fantasy and paranormal stories with a hint of dark and romance themes. She is currently working on her debut series, Children From Sacrifice. More than just a writer, Arleta has her master's degree in ecopsychology from Naropa University, and has plans to create a nature retreat. When she isn't writing, she is working in a greenhouse, wandering a bookstore with a latte, or exploring the forests. Local to the beautiful Berkshires, there is no shortage of pristine wilderness to be inspired by.
You can follow her on Instagram or TikTok: @authorarletarae or on Facebook: Arleta Rae Books
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1. At what age did you first start writing?
I've always been a writer, but I started getting serious when I was around 22. That is when I decided I actually wanted to try and publish my story. When I was a child, though, I used to write short stories and bind them myself with yarn!
2. Have you always worked in the genre you write in now, or have you tried other types of writing as well?
For the most part. My stories will likely always incorporate fantasy in some way because that is my favorite. I've written a children's book for my master's thesis, though that hasn't been published. My next project will be fantasy but will also be considered a mystery!
3. Who are some of your favorite authors (either current or inspirations from when you were younger)?
My favorite author when I was younger was Lois Lowry. I loved reading her books in school. I still read one or two a year as my comfort reads! I have so many current favorites including Sabaa Tahir, Patricia Briggs, Sarah J Maas, and Alexis Henderson. Also a shoutout to fellow indie authors Brittany Czarnecki and E.L. Li. I will read anything they write as well.
4. What are you working on right now (if anything)?
I'm currently working on the prequel to my vampire trilogy. It follows Mica, a fan favorite character, as he navigates the dangerous life of a vampire living amongst vampire hunters.
5. What book are you currently reading?
I'm currently reading The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker and am listening to the audiobook of An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson.