Pen Name: Bella Vanice

Username: BellaVanice

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

Part of my pen name is my legal name. The other part I chose because it means something to me on a personal level. My first book (His Beautiful Secret) had some details from my personal life. I didn't want family and friends to read it and be concerned. My best friend actually did read it and immediately called me wanting to know which part was truth and which part was fiction. She knew some of my story but not all of it. She told me it was hard for her to read on an emotional level knowing parts of it were true.

How many books have you published till date?

I have only published on Wattpad. To date I have three books complete and one in progress.

What are your future projects?

I am happy to say that I have no idea. I love the freedom of being drawn to an idea and then letting the characters and story guide me.

What is writing to you?

Writing to me is a release and an escape. Few things make as happy as when I have my headphones on and am typing away. When I have had a stressful day it brings me focus and gives me an opportunity to forget about everything but the story.

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

I have always been drawn to writing and creativity in general but only started writing recently. Since I was a little girl I have been able to come up with crazy stories in my mind to entertain myself. I have perfected the art of day dreaming so when I finally decided to sit down and write a book it came fairly easily.

What genre books you like to work on?

I am and forever will be a hopeless romantic so I am naturally drawn to romance. I do like a little intrigue sprinkled in. There is such a strong part of me that believes in soul mates and finding love that lasts a lifetime.

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

That is a great question and the honest answer is I do not know. I really have to feel passionate about and idea to commit to a five or six month project. Throw one at me and I just might find some inspiration there.

Then we would love to read an Angel-Demon Romance 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?

I write fiction and love the freedom of it. Whatever your mind can dream up, you can write about it. With non-fiction I think there are so many real life stories out there just waiting to be told. It is fascinating to me when I can read a story about something that happened long ago and feel like I am right there with them.

Who are your favorite authors in and out of wattpad?

I am sure there are many that may disagree with this but remember, I am a lover of romance. On Wattpad my favorite authors are Anna Todd (Imaginator1D), Beth Reekles, and Jessica Cunsolo (AvaViolet). Outside of Wattpad I would say Stephanie Meyers, E.L James, and Veronica Roth.

Name few of your close wattpad friends.

Well, I honestly do not have many close friends on Wattpad. When I was starting out there were several people that were so supportive and I supported their work as well. They were Cxaxtt and dystopial .

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

I love the After series and watched the movie which is amazing. They did a really great job of capturing the essence of the story.

Who is your favorite actor/actress?

I probably have too many to mention but I will name the ones that come to mind. I think Lana Condor and Joey King are great actresses who will be around for a while. I really enjoy anything with Tom Cruise or Dwayne Johnson in it. Milo Ventimiglia nails any role he plays. Then there are those tried and true actors like Tom Hanks, Jason Bateman, Tyler Perry, Adam Sandler, and Melissa McCarthy.

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

The Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas

What are your hobbies other than writing and reading?

Work and writing take up pretty much all of my time but I do love to travel. It is something I hope I am always able to do because it broadens your perspective on just about everything.

What are your hidden talents?

I enjoy drawing although I do not do it often and photography as well.

Who is your first celebrity crush?

I have two and one is super embarrassing so I will keep him to myself. The other one would be Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing.

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

There have been many embarrassing situations in my lifetime. One that stands out in particular was in middle school. The bell had just rung to dismiss everyone from class so the halls were packed with students. I got up to leave class and just as I got to the door I tripped and toppled into the hallway busting my chin on the tile floor. It was humiliating.

One craziest thing you have ever done?

Swam in a river that was full of alligators and snakes.

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.

If you have a desire to write I would say stop thinking about it and just do it. In this day and age it is so easy with the internet and sites like Wattpad. You can post your story as you write and get realtime feedback which will encourage to keep going.

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

I would have to say no but that is because my head is always in the clouds and dreaming of romance.

What do you feel about this interview?

I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts and the questions are quite good.

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.