"Where magic, dragons, shifters, vampires, and kings roam the lands."

I live in Victoria, BC, Canada. I am a dog groomer by day and a writer/gamer/reader by night. For almost fifteen years, I was involved with the SCA and taught medieval dance. Since 2004, I have attended the Faerie worlds festival yearly, keeping fantasy alive in my heart until they closed it down in 2022. With four books published and working on more, I hope they will draw you away from the modern world and into a land of intrigue and fantasy, where magic, dragons, shifters, vampires, and kings roam the lands.

“Welcome Randie Anne Dey! We're excited to have you here today. Let's start with a question about your writing preferences. What is your favourite genre to write and why?”

Thank you for having me! My favourite genre to write is fantasy. I love that you can create what you want and are not restricted. Oh, I need a monster that walks through shadows. I can make one.

“That sounds awesome! Now, let's talk about writer's block. It can be a challenge for many authors. How do you handle writer's block?”

I have been very lucky. If one book is giving me the block, I have 12 others I can play with.

“That's a great strategy! I like that. Moving on, where do you draw inspiration from for your stories?”

My Dreams. Most of my stories come from them. I wake up, put my headset on and voice to text them in run-on sentences and bullet points. Then I play with them afterwards and expand them.

“That's a unique approach! I wish I had the thought process to do the same. Let's discuss the importance of book reviews. How do you view their significance?”

Very. I think reviews help the reader decide on whether the book is a match for them and the author as to what might need to be changed in their writing going forward. Not every book is going to be for everyone, but as a general, they help.

“Absolutely! I certainly take all reviews on board and use them as a tool to grow. Now, for a fun question: cake or ice cream?”

Ice Cream all the way, but I rarely eat it.

“I myself enjoy the occasional bowl of ice cream. Moving on, how do you handle criticism?”

Pretty easy but also I've been lucky. I haven’t had much. Everyone seems to love my books.

“That's great. Now, what inspired you to start writing in the first place?”

I have been writing since 2000. Just only recently published because friends pushed me into it.

“That's wonderful to hear! Let's discuss your writing routine. Do you have a specific routine or do you write whenever you can?”

I don't have one. I write when I can or have free time.

“That's a flexible and organic approach. And what is your favourite motivational phrase?”

Give me a firm place on which to stand and I will move the earth.

“That's a powerful phrase indeed. Before we wrap up, do you have any advice for aspiring writers?”

Just write what's in your heart and go for it.

“Thank you, Randie, for sharing your insights and experiences with us today. It has been a pleasure talking to you! If you’d like to check out Randie's work, simply click on the books displayed below. And if you want to stay updated on her journey, you can follow her through the social media links provided.”

Thank you for having me. It was a pleasure to be here and discuss my writing journey.