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Ann Gilkey
When I was little and was able to identify pencil and paper, I became dazzled by the art of writing. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky writing became a release for me even at an early age. It...view moreWhen I was little and was able to identify pencil and paper, I became dazzled by the art of writing. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky writing became a release for me even at an early age. It's relaxing and a way for me to express my emotions. Whether it's a four line poem or a song that will never be heard, writing is my outlet. It is my way of being creative and artistic. I can create any character, situation and scene that I want and allow my mind to do the rest.
My inspiration to write was pulled from my mother. She has always been a vivid reader, writer and critic. If the skill of writing could be inherited, I would have received it from her.
Authors that I respect are Zane, Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum Novels), Carl Weber, Keith Lee Johnson and Sistah Soljah. My favorite book is, The Coldest Winter Ever, written by Sistah Soljah. After I read that book in the eighth grade, I knew I wanted to be a published author.
My writing style of choice is always fictional with a plot including thrill, drama and crime. I brought those three characteristics together in “ A Flame Called Pheonyx”. The main character, Pheonyx Bakes, has enough jealously in her mind and heart regarding her father's infidelity to allow drama and confusion in her day to day life. The rage and anger that Pheonyx feels towards her father and his mistresses due to their nonchalance of the affairs, drives her to murder. Though her crime is extreme, in her mind its justified. Pheonyx goes through enough twists and excitements to make this thriller too interesting to put down.
I want my readers to stay guessing, I want them to experience something unexpected, yet exciting. I want them to be able to relate to a character in the book, whether it’s Pheonyx’s anger or Brielle’s hustle. I want “ A Flame Called Pheonyx” to be too difficult to put down.view less