Pen Name: Anna M.L. Koski

Username: AMLKoski

Is your pen name your legal name? If no, then how did you make up one?

It is actually. I changed my name to my pen name a while back. So it is my full and legal name!

How many books have you published till date?

I have one published novel, Broken, which is a sci-fi romance. And on wattpad I have 12 completed books that consist of one non-fiction, one stand alone short story, two novella series one of which is humor based, then my large main series. I also have a poetry book but it's far from completed (if such a thing can be completed at all that is) I also have a collab profile with my best friend TeaNHeartache where we have three completed books in our series and are working on our fourth.

What are your future projects?

Well I need to finish my Forgotten series (book 6 needs to wrap up and I am then working on book 7) and then I need to finish Twisted Dark series (need to write book 4 of the series) and Modern Cliche series (I need to write up book 3 of this series). Once those are done I'm not sure exactly but I've got some ideas rattling around in my head.

What is writing to you?

Writing is... It's hard to explain really. I've been writing longer than I haven't been. It's been over sixteen years. I started when I was eleven so it's practically a part of who I am now. Writing for me is a necessity, like breathing. It's become such a part of me that I doubt I could remove it now.

Is being an author, your long time dream or a hidden passion you found out later?

Well as I stated, I've been at it since I was 11. So I'm pretty much been at it for longer than I haven't. So it's a source of pride for me. My biggest thing when I was younger was simply finishing a story. I've now finished thirteen with three collab books done as well. So younger is proud and content.

What genre books you like to work on?

Currently it's paranormal romance but I flit in and out of a lot of genres depending on my mood. I've dabbled a tiny bit in poetic writing in short form to humor to sci-fi to fantasy to historical fiction. So while I am in paranormal romance right now, that is not my set in stone.

If we challenge you to write a book of another genre we suggest, then would you take it up?

It really depends on the genre. I am no good with mystery, horror, or thriller.

So those three are out but any other genre is fair game. I am completely down for it. Probably already have an idea written out for it somewhere in the mess of my writing folder.

Then we would love to read a modern Time Travel genre book from you soon.

Writing is a reality that paints a beautiful fantasy. What do you think are the charms of writing fiction/non fictional books?

Both have their unique charms. Writing fiction books allows you to create this vast and wondrous world that no one has ever seen before. They get a glimpse into this never before experienced setting and universe you have created. That is so very magical in my opinion. People seeing and experiencing a world that only existed inside your mind.

As for non-fiction it's charm is the reality of it all. It shows the nitty gritty, unable to be hidden, reality of the world we live in. Sometimes its hard to swallow and other times you want to laugh or cry or scream because you are so mad but it's this process of showcasing life and reality in a way that connects readers to the actuality of living on this earth.

Who are your favorite authors in and out of wattpad?

My favourites have to be merrywombat steamyhot CW_Xandria TeaNHeartache dreamshy calmwolf odemira lastingsummit golfballshifter Dumdumpops There are a lot more but it would take me forever to write them all out but that's a good chunk.

Name few of your close wattpad friends.

TeaNHeartache is my best friend. You will occasionally see us refer to each other as twinsie because we are so close. SitaBita is another great friend, calmwolf as well, odemira and dreamshy are two others. There are a lot of people I have made friends with over the years that I adore!

What is your favorite series you have recently watched or read?

Oooh that's a tough one. I am loving the TV show New Amsterdam and for books I am really into Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark.

Who is your favorite actor/actress?

Another tough one! Lol but I would have to say my favorite has to be Melissa McCarthy. I love me smart and hilarious actresses.

Who is your favorite Villain you couldn't help but love?

Maleficent is a female character I cannot help but love. The live action movie brought that to life for me and as for a male one. Lothaire. Hers a male character in Immortals After Dark, he's an utter psycho and mental headcase who likes to kill people but I just can't help but love him.

What are your hobbies other than writing and reading?

Photography mainly. I love taking pictures and editing them and making photos look like how I see the world. Photos have always appeared a little duller than what I've seen so I just love editing the photos to make them the vibrancy that I see.

What are your hidden talents?

I apparently make the best brownies anyone has ever eaten. My one friend calls them chocolate crack. I also can knit and crochet. I can also sew without patterns on an old treadle wheel sewing machine.

Who is your first celebrity crush?

This is easy but it's a three way. Paul Bettany, Clive Owen, and Gerard Butler.

What is the most embarrassing situation that you have ever been through?

Trying to explain menstruation to a much older boss because he didn't understand why I needed to take a break during a day during that time of the month. So I had to explain to him what was happening and how before he would let me go. Not something I ever wish to go through again. Sex ed, kids, everyone needs it.

One craziest thing you have ever done?

Other than train a cow to be ridden it was go on a tiny fishing boat on a very very VERY large lake. Which doesn't seem all that crazy but I have a rather severe thalassophobia which is a fear of deep water. As a result I don't like boats but I got in it and had a panic attack the entire time.

There are many authors who just started their journey and many readers who want to write but has no courage to do so. Please give them a tip and a word of encouragement.

Practice. Practice. Practice. Just like no one starts learning how to walk without falling, no one starts out a writing master prodigy. It takes time, dedication, and practice. You just write a bit every chance you get and you will improve to the levels of the authors of classics.

Last but not the least, have you ever dreamt of writing your own comic?

I wrote one when I was big into drawing. It sucked. Lmao

What do you feel about this interview?

I quite enjoyed it! There were a lot of unique questions that made me think a little. So it was a lot of fun.

Hope you had a great time answering our questions. We appreciate you for your beautiful works and also spending valuable time with us.

We wish you to write many more successful stories and be a bestselling author one day.