Linda K. Hopkins

I was born in Durban, South Africa, and moved to Canada in 1998, and a few years living near London, England.

My Dad would often read to me, and our favorites were by Dr. Suess, especially Green Eggs and Ham.

The first books I ever read were those by Enid Blyton, such as The Folk of the Faraway Tree, The Wishing Chair, and Famous Five.

Favorite romance author is Georgette Heyer – I love the Regency period.

I like to write in a sunny room, or outside in the sun, with just the sounds of nature.

Melissa Hewitt is the one character that I based on myself!

I love reading physical books, but I think digital books opens up a world of reading for people who did not read much before.

Absolutely! They have an incredibly large wing span, and porous bones that do not weigh them down.

The Secret, by Elizabeth Hunter

I drink my coffee black, and enjoy a dark, rich roast.

I think the key is to keep learning. Reading books about writing, taking masterclasses, and learning from other authors are all important to growing as an author.

I love dark chocolate – around 80%. Any Belgian chocolate will do!

My mind is brimming with plot ideas! One of these as already been turned into a new book which launches in June - Into the Shadows. Unrest is simmering in Valoria, a land where once dragons and people lived in harmony. That changed when King Valor turned against the Ancients and wiped out the entire clan. Only one survives, and she is eager to use the unrest to punish the descendants of King Valor. Caught in her plan are Lady Snowlark, one of the descendants, and one of the soldiers she has raised to carry out her plans.

AllAuthor is definitely a part of my marketing strategy as an author, and I envisage using it for years.