“Unlock Your Creative Potential: DeAndra Davis Reveals the Secrets to Transforming Words into Magic”
In the whirlwind of storytelling, every author carries their own unique symphony of ideas and inspirations. Today, we delve into the mind of DeAndra Davis, whose debut novel All the Noise at Once beckons readers into a realm woven with threads of contemporary young adult fiction, spooky twists, and fantastical elements. As a writer and educator based in sunny South Florida, DeAndra’s journey to authorship is as dynamic as the stories she pens. She’s taken her lifelong love for words—from scribbles in the margins of her notebooks to crafting engaging narratives—and transformed it into a career. Ever wondered what drives a person to write, not just for themselves, but to resonate with others? Join us as we explore DeAndra’s creative process, her inspirations, and the noise that fuels her writing. This interview is sure to evoke curiosity, laughter, and perhaps a little nostalgia as we learn about the world through her lens. Ready to dive deeper? Click here to LEARN MORE.
Today’s Write Now interview features DeAndra Davis, author of ALL THE NOISE AT ONCE.
Who are you?
I’m DeAndra Davis. I’m currently an Instructor at Florida Atlantic University where I mostly teach composition, literature, and creative writing and I’m based in South Florida.
What do you write?
I like to think that I write a variety of things. While my debut is contemporary young adult, I also love to write horror and fantasy! I think mostly my writing is always me trying to answer some question that’s lodged in my brain.
In terms of how I got started writing, I’ve been doing that for as long as I can remember. First, with little poems and then with short stories. I also write creative non-fiction every so often. I told myself I was going to be a lawyer, but after majoring in English and taking a few creative writing workshops I knew that writing was the way to go so college is really when I dove into the practice in earnest. I committed myself more to writing then and never stopped. My debut was actually an idea I’ve had since undergrad that has morphed and followed me until it became the book.
I can’t say that there are any themes or words I avoid in my writing. I kind of like to think that nothing is really off limits in a book. I do try to limit the words that I’m apt to repeat. “Just” is such a word that I rely on often and I try to go back and edit those out.
As far as loving what I do? Yes! I love the fact that I get to be an author. It’s amazing bringing stories and characters to life that didn’t exist before and even more fun to interact with other authors and their stories. It’s such a privilege. I most definitely adore what I do and hope I get to do it for a long time.
Where do you write?
I’m a mom so I write any and everywhere. Most of the time, it’s in the notes app on my phone when I don’t have anything else. When an idea strikes me, or a line of dialogue, I immediately whip out my phone and jot it down before I forget it. So, my notes app is filled with future ideas, unused scenes or snippets, and all sorts of fun stuff. When I’m a little less chaotic, I tend to use my…
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