7 Questions from The Serrulata Saga Desk: Rita A. Rubin

Welcome to 7 Questions from the Serrulata Saga Desk, my blog feature that boosts fellow indie authors! This week, I chat with Rita A. Rubin!

Pen Name: Rita A. Rubin
Pronouns: she/they
​Book Series/Latest Book Published: Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love

Introduce your current favorite character – who are they and why do you prefer them above all others at the moment?

Right now, my favourite character is Claudia, from my WIP A Ballad for Slayers & Monsters. I’m really interested in everything about her character, and all the things I still need to develop with her. A big inspiration for her was Alucard, my favourite character from Castlevania, so that probably also has something to do with why I’m so partial to her. 

Who is harder to write – an interesting hero or an interesting villain?

Personally, I think both can be pretty difficult to write. It’s easy to give a character qualities that will either make them loveable or hated, but actually making them interesting, regardless of what role they play in the story, is a different ball game.

You’re trapped in an elevator with your main character. What are you discussing?

If I’m trapped with Jayce from Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love, then I think we’ll be having a nice, in-depth discussion about books, as well as talking about our furry friends.

What is the most challenging aspect of writing for you? How do you conquer it?

The self-doubt, for sure. It’s so easy to fall into those feelings of inadequacy and comparing yourself to other writers and all the ways they seem to be doing better than you and thinking you should just give up. Usually whenever these feelings rear their heads, I look back on all the kind words I’ve received about my writing, and the positive impacts my book has had on readers.

If you could write a cross-over with another book/series, what would it be and why? (Or, if cross-overs don’t interest you, why?)

I would love to do an Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love crossover with Taylor Hubbard’s A Corruption of Souls. I think Jayce and Alexius and Deklyn and Kai would get on swimmingly! 

Claudia also needs to meet T.L. Morgan’s vampire, Lucien.

In your opinion, what is the purpose of storytelling?

To express ourselves.

Ok, last but not least… Tell us a bit about what made you want to become a writer and why you write what you write.

It’s hard for me to pinpoint exactly what made me want to become a writer. I’ve always loved making up stories and worlds I’d much rather live in. Although I didn’t actually start writing until I was about 11 years old and wanted to create my own sequel for Avatar: The Last Airbender. I haven’t stopped writing since. 

Here's where to find Rita:
​Instagram: @ritarubin9
Twitter: @ritacoolbeans
TikTok: @ritacoolbeans
Website: https://ritaarubin.wordpress.com/

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