We recently connected with L.e. Wagensveld and have shared our conversation below.
L.E. , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?
Lucky for us, we live in a world where information is boundless and always at our fingertips. Though I didn’t go to school for creative writing, I’ve taken courses with some wonderful instructors, read extensively in my genre, and have a great support system of peers to grow alongside. I believe there is always room for improvement in any craft, but there is natural talent as well, and luckily, I have always seemed to have a knack for writing. I would have loved to have gone to college or studied more in the field, but money was a barrier to that growing up, as I’m sure it was for many people. Today, my biggest obstacle is time; it can be challenging to balance life and work/passion.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m an author who writes primarily romance. It is important to me to bring stories to life that are rich in detail with perfectly imperfect characters that readers will love. My books always deal with certain themes that challenge the characters, like mental health issues, family struggles, money difficulties, etc. Incorporating these things helps readers feel a sense of companionship with the characters and a sense of being “seen.” We all want to know we’re not alone. I want my stories to be relatable while also giving readers all the warm fuzzies romance novels are known for.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
Nothing feels quite the same as hearing a world or character you created really touched or even changed someone’s life. Having a reader tell you they still think about your book long after they are finished is an amazing reward. It is kind of like you’ve introduced them to the voices in your head, and everyone is getting along and having a great time!
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
It may sound shallow, but I would love to make some money off my books someday. Earning income from them would open up opportunities for many things like ads and marketing. I would love to hire someone to do social media work for me, thus freeing time to write. Plus it’s easier to justify spending money on editors and cover artists when you have an income source. Ulitmelty though, the goal is to keep writing and publishing, as huge of a process as it is to release a book, I truly love it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lewagensvled.com
- Instagram: @l.e.wagensveld
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewagensveld
