Please welcome Gabriel Constans to my blog. Nice to see you on my blog, Gabriel.

Please introduce yourself to those reading this blog post.

I’ve written for newspapers, magazines, and websites, as a freelance journalist for years and then in the last 20 years started writing short stories, novels, nonfiction books and screenplays. I keep learning all the time.

Has writing always been part of your life and when did you “know” that it was time to start writing your first book?

Writing’s been a part of my life since being a teenager and starting an other newspaper at the high school I attended, but then didn’t write much for 15 years, until encouraged to write again by my wife.

How difficult was it writing your first book?

Writing my first book was not too difficult, as it was a fictional YA book based on a real experience with a mother who was in hospice and her children.

Have you ever wanted to give up and what stopped you?

No. I’ve wanted to try different genres and outlets, which I’ve done.

Who is the most supportive of you and your dream to be a writer?

As mentioned previously, my wife. Not only has she encouraged me from the beginning, but she is also honest with her feedback and provides space and time for me to write.

Anything specific you want to tell your readers?

Writing means so many things to so many of us. Sometimes I write stories to inform and inspire people. At other times it’s to entertain and be moved by the tale. And, at other moments it’s to externalize my experiences and have some objectivity to what has or is happening in my life.

What is the best advice given to you (book or otherwise), and by whom?

Discover your passion, be consistent, and most of all, be kind.

What is your target audience and what aspect of your writing do you feel targets that audience?

Presently, and for the last few years, my target audience has been for readers of romance.

Did the cover evolve the same way, or did you work with someone to make it come together for you?

I was fortunate to collaborate with Jane Cornwell on the cover. She was the illustrator and designer.

What are you working on now? Can we get a peek, an excerpt?

I have four screenplays in progress. One with some star actresses attached. They are each different. Taking excerpts from a screenplay doesn’t really work that well.

Any last words before we wrap things up?

Much appreciation to Mary for letting me participate in this interview and share it with others. Writing or not writing isn’t the end of the world. Losing hope, insight and connection with others are the real challenges.

Bio: My most recent sapphic romance, The Last Conception, was both a novel and a romcom film (which is now playing around the world). Other works include Buddha’s Wife, and Saint Catherine’s Baby.

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