Pen Name: world_joy_

Username: world_joy_

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

My pen name is not my legal name...Funny story of how it came about...I was on this ragtag sports team and we were really low on funds, so we had to make our own "uniform" t-shirts...we all wanted to put "nicknames" on the back of our "jerseys" (I'm putting a lot of infasis markers because the shirts consisted of dollar store spray painted disasters) and well...the team made the shirt for me because I was busy that day and the nickname sort of stuck ever since...and it is a play on for my own name

How many books have you published till date?

How many books have I published? Um...I can't count this all in my head... I've had a few on Wattpad that I've taken down because they were trash (does that count?) I do have articles and poems published outside of Wattpad, but those are not books...so I guess...10?

What are your future projects?

Future projects right now are posting updates on my two stories "Forgotten" and "Red Glory"

What is writing to you?

Writing to me is an...outlet...It's where I can dump my feelings and create something good from it.

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

No, I don't plan on becoming an author. I have different dreams that I have had for a while now and am working towards. As I said already, writing is just an outlet for me so I don't do anything rash in my daily life.

What genre books you like to work on?

Genre of books...I love fantasy, but for some reason or another, I write a lot of Werewolf...I guess that could be considered fantasy in a way, but the genre sucked me in because the creatures themselves are powerful and lost...distant yet close...they can be human yet act like monsters in a justified way...I find that appealing when writing.

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

If you challenge me to write in another genre I would be all for it. I love challenges. I'm a secretively competitive person (I don't admit it out loud very often because it shocks people of just HOW competitive I can be). Yet at the same time, I'm super laid back (when it comes to writing) and do what I want, so I would do it...but only if it appealed to me.

Then we would love to read a book with any other shapeshifter other than werewolf, 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?

The charms to writing is basically what you are asking me...I'm going to lay this straight and put it out right and there...there is nothing charming about writing. True writing is baring your soul and exposing things you would rather not think about. I don't find writing 'charming' or 'cute' - a better word for me is 'harrowing' or 'transcending' ...my writing...well my writing does not create a beautiful fantasy because I do not live in a beautiful reality...so I have no way to imagine or create what that would be like...in some of my works I do have an ending that seems beautiful, but that is superficial. That ending came with much hardship and darkness...so to finally get to your question, there is no charm that I can see in writing. It's a painful process that sucks me in and allows for me to dump my unwanted thoughts. Unless you find that charming?

Who are your favorite authors in and out of wattpad?

Authors that I like on Wattpad are pinkyrosejem, winterstarfire,  JulieMidnight and AllAboutWordz

Writers outside of Wattpad that I like include (this could be a very long list hahaha) Colleen Houck, Charlaine Harris, Jane Austen, Richelle Mead, and Winston Graham

Name few of your close wattpad friends.

Close Wattpad friends (don't get offended if I don't list you!!) are AllAboutWordz and - there are a lot of amazing people on this site, and honestly the support system is what keeps me going most of the time - the encouragement, the kindness...that's something that never leaves a person.

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

Don't judge. I feel like I have to say this because people have been judging when I tell them this but right now I am reading the 'Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire' Series...have I watched the tv show 'TrueBlood' that comes with it? I did maybe two years ago, but I was in the library and for some reason, the stories just grabbed my attention. I'm currently on the 5th one of the series.

Who is your favorite actor/actress?

Favorite actor is Tom Hiddleston. Favorite actress is Audrey Hepburn.

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

Favorite Villian I can't help but love...ha, you probably already guessed but ... Loki...*blush* Though honestly calling Loki a villain in the first place is a bit of a stretch.

SPOILER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT WATCHED CAPT. MARVEL! Another one that I found recently is Jude Law in 'Captain Marvel' (again, bit of a stretch to call him a villain, but I was over there just WANTING to write fanfiction about him and Capt. Marvel...)

What are your hobbies other than writing and reading?

Hobbies other than reading/writing... watching movies...Playing sudoku...reading random facts...petting animals...drinking tea...looking at art (hahaha not creating it but LOOKING at it) and researching random things that have caught my interest in the moment (If you haven't caught on already, I'm a very fickle person when it comes to hobbies)

What are your hidden talents?

I have two hidden talents. First, I can make my tongue touch my nose (like, REALLY touch - not that straining to pull, almost there touch). And second, I have malleable (is that the right word for it?) feet that can fit into ANY size shoe. Don't believe me? Take your shoes off right now. Let's go. For real.

Who is your first celebrity crush?

First celebrity crush would be Richard Gere and I don't know why so don't ask. (I was a strange child).

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

My most embarrassing situation might not sound embarrassing, but I look back on this often and cringe/wish it had never happened. I'll give a short version of it - someone ran into me (physically) and I injured my leg by twisting it badly. I was in a lot of pain at the time and screamed A LOT. I don't remember the gritty details (pain sort of blocked that out) but I am still to this day VERY embarrassed about how I reacted to the pain, and how I handled that situation and also, how those around me acted afterward. I'm a person who tries to look tough so that whole situation made my facade come crumbling down in a second.

One craziest thing you have ever done?

Craziest thing I have ever done... it's something illegal...so I probably shouldn't write it out in case it somehow gets traced back to me...

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.

To those who are just starting to write - I say this. Courage is only found in yourself. People or things may give you inspiration for it, but in the end, you are the one who has to take that step and post that 'publish' button. I never liked it when people told me "you have nothing to be scared of!" You have everything to be scared of. Proper writing is putting your soul into your work, so yes, you should be scared of putting that out on display for others to see. No one likes to stand naked and be judged, but that's exactly what writing is. You are exposing yourself for others to pick at and pull apart. Is that fun? No. But the upside is, writing can create something meaningful to not only you but others. It is selfish to hold onto something that others should see. Beauty should not be stuffed into a closet, and let to suffocate and die. I don't want to say words that encourage writers to do anything like "post or not post" - that's up to you. I will say, that no matter the journey, no matter the hardships faced, and even if you are bad, and you feel that it is no good in the end, the fact remains that the had the COURAGE to face your fears, and show your soul to the world.

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

No. I have never dreamed of writing my own comic. (But thanks for putting that idea in my head).

What do you feel about this interview?

Have I mentioned again how long this interview was? And please excuse any grammar or spelling errors you may encounter.

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

Thank you for taking the time to read, and for asking me/setting up this interview in the first place! I'm honored and flattered that you thought of me.

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