1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing?
I LOVE to read, and one day, I thought, why not try writing? I had so much fun with it, but I never planned on publishing a book until I started to receive feedback on my Wattpad account for more.
2) What inspired you to write your book?
I was going through a doomsday prepping phase. I really don’t know why. Intuition? The whole Covid thing started a few months after I had finished writing the book. Also, I read One Second After by William Forstchen. I loved the book, and I wanted more. So, I wrote my own with more excitement and a more sinister twist.
3) What theme or message do you hope readers will take away from your book?
That an EMP catastrophe is not that far-fetched. If it brings some awareness and some prepping, then I’ve done my job.
4) What drew you into this particular genre?
I’m not sure, actually. It’s just fine to write in this genre. I also have written in the New Adult genre (sort of like Young Adult). I received good feedback from that as well, but it didn’t gain the same traction as The Days books.
5) If you could sit down with any character in your book, what would you ask them and why?
I think I am all of my characters. I’d probably chat with Franks some more, though. If there is a third book in the series, it’ll be heavily Frank-centered.
6) What social media site has been the most helpful in developing your readership?
I’m not that big on social media. Facebook is the only one I really use, and it’s only because I feel like “I have to.”
7) What advice would you give to aspiring or just starting authors out there?
Think of your writing ambitions as an expensive hobby until you’ve got numerous books under your belt. Don’t expect to quit your day job after just one or even a handful of books. In other words, don’t do it for the money, but if it’s your dream career to be an author, KEEP GOING and join Facebook groups for writers to keep you inspired and receive valuable feedback.
8) What does the future hold in store for you? Any new books/projects on the horizon?
The sequel to The Days That Followed just came out, and I’ve got another Dystopian Novella hitting shelves soon, but I’ll probably pull back on writing for a bit so that I can read more! I read 50 books in 2023, and that was a bit of a bummer for me.
About the Author
Hailey was born and raised in Salmon, ID. She now lives in Park City, UT, with her husband, two young daughters, and two dogs. The Days That Followed is her debut publication and is book one in a two-part series. She’s also passionate about educating herself on health-related topics and advocates for healthcare reform. When not writing, reading, or researching, she can be found in nature or having princess tea parties at home.
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