Ten Things you Didn't Know About Pearl Blackthorn

Why did you start writing?

I loved reading from a very early age, particularly fairy tales and folklore from all over the word. I used to enjoy losing myself in these stories so much that I began to create my own. I published the first book in my Grave Matters series when I was 20. Shortly after I began writing for J.J. Benson's paranormal magazine Darkside.

What is the besting about writing for you?
Unhindered freedom.

Name some of your favorite authors?

It’s a very long list but near the top are The Brothers Grimm, Angela Carter, Virginia Wolf, Italo Calvino, Jeanette Walls, and Michael David Lukas.

Do you listen to music while you write?

I often listen to Bach or Mozart while I write.

Where do you do most of your writing?

I like to be surrounded by books when I write. My writing room in my apartment has walls lined with books. I also enjoy writing in my friend's book shop. However, inspiration will often strike in the most unusual of places so I always carry a note book and pen wherever I go whether I'm hiking, visiting a historic site or just riding the bus.

What is the most inspiration place you have ever visited?

That would be the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. It is the only place I have ever visited that is completely silent. Its beauty, stillness and sense of peace are awe inspiring.

Where is the next place you want to visit?

I’m planning a trip to Japan's  Aogashima Island to see the ancient volcano.

What makes you laugh?

Great British comedy shows, the rain on my face and

What would you like to be if you were not a writer?

A bird. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to fly?

What do you enjoy when you’re not writing?

Reading, visiting historic sites and spending quality time with good friends.