Meet the author of the Nyville High Book Series, Shalayne Alexandria, through our exclusive Q&A!

Q: Do you ever experience writers' block?
A: I experience writer's block fairly often. But I can usually write at least a paragraph or I’ll go back and do editing which often inspires me and helps the writers block disappear.

Q: How long do you intend to continue writing the Nyville High book series?
A: I intend to write about the characters through High School and I may continue them through College.

Q: Do you refer to write free hand or on a computer?
A: I prefer my laptop. It's easier to fix my errors and I don’t have to keep a pencil sharpener handy. Don't assume that doesn't mean I don't write freehand at all. I have notebooks full of writings waiting to be transferred to my laptop

Q: Do you have your own laptop?
A: Yes, I do. I’m very lucky to have my own laptop because, with as many siblings as I have, I would never have an opportunity to write as much if we all had to share one.

Q: What are you favorite kinds of books to read?
A: I like to read Romance novels, particularly Historical Romances and some Sci-Fi. Oh, and I love fantasy as well!

Q: Who are your favorite authors?
A: My favorite authors are Dean Koontz, Julie Garwood, JK Rowling and Jane Austin.

Q: What is your favorite book? 
A: Pride and Prejudice at the moment. Ask me again later and the answer is likely to change...

Q: Do you have a favorite TV show?
A: Currently, I’m borderline obsessive over Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, and Dark Blue.

Q: Who is the greatest influence on your life?
A: My mother.

Q: Your books have a mix of romance and teen angst, plus the drama and serial aspects of a soap opera. How would you categorize your books?
A: I suppose teen fiction would be all encompassing. I think there's a bit of everything in them.

Q: You extend an invitation for readers to contact you at the start of each book. Do you really want to hear from them?
A: Absolutely!  I want to write well to entertain my readers. Hopefully, they become fans and friends.

Do you have a boyfriend?
No, not currently and not from lack of trying! I’m impatiently waiting for the right guy to come along.