The interview

[Interview] – Angela Lynn Carver – I didn’t even know English before I was 15

Today I am interviewing Angela Carver, a very popular web author of: The Bad Boy's Problem, My Boss is Clueless and The Debt Collector. Her character’s are detailed and well written due to her educational background yet before she was 15, she didn't even know English!

Interviewer: What made you decide become a writer?

Angela: I've always had an active imagination. I imagined different types of characters and scenarios and one day I decided to write them down in a form of journal. I kept the stories in my head secret until I discovered a free writing platform where anyone can share their stories. So I finally decided to stop being afraid and share mine.

Interviewer: And how long have you been writing?

Angela: Since 2001. I only went public with it in late 2018. Back when I was younger: English was not even my favorite subject in school since it was not my first language. I found it rather difficult. My first story was actually written in a different language (Bengali). When I first came to USA at 15, I started to read in English to practice and eventually it progressed to writing.

Interviewer: So what happened to all materials and books that you wrote back in the 2000s?

Angela: They are still hidden away somewhere. They are childish and full of errors and some of the stories are absolutely ridiculous. I’m thinking about burying them in my backyard.

Interviewer: What was your first attempt writing in English like?

Angela: It was terrifying. I had no idea what I was doing and my grammar was all over the place. My first book on Wattpad is called His Sweet Sunflower. The corniest and clichéd book you'll ever read (chuckle). But I got a lot of positive comments on it so I guess it wasn't as bad as I thought it was.

Interviewer: Do you hope to become a full time author in the future?

Angela: I majored in psychology and plan to find a career in that field. So yes, writing will remain as my number one hobby, not a career. But I will definitely keep writing forever.

PLEASE READ THE REST OF THE INTERVIEW AT GOODNOVEL: https://forum.goodnovel.com/index.php?p=/discussion/148/interview-angela-lynn-carver-i-didnt-even-know-english-before-i-was-15/p1?new=1