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Autogenerated.
I am Brianna Goux, a 19 year old redditor who has published her first young adult sci-fi novel, AMA!
Here’s a bit about me: My name is Brianna Goux
I have an unhealthy obsession with giraffes
I’m graduating from the University of Iowa this May
I own a cat, a dog, a horse, and probably have a future animal hoarding problem.
My proof: besides being the only Brianna Goux alive (and maybe ever), here is some proof that I am who I say I am.
Proof, proof, proof and my cat (not proof, I just think she's cute). Oh, and my website
Hello! I’m the author of Amara’s Rose- a Young Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy novel with kickass female leads. I started writing this novel because when I went to middle school all of my friends when to different schools so Rose, Phoenix, Sylvia, and Derek became my friends. I wrote of their adventures and from that this book came forth. My motivation for carrying this novel through the long, arduous process of taking it from a shitty first draft, through editing, and to publishing is that I wanted to write the characters I wish I had read growing up. This book is groundbreaking for this genre in that four out of my five main characters are female, there are no predominant romantic plots or love triangles; there is only a mission Rose is on to save her people and the determination of my characters to save their world.
I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember and have gone from writing short stories about a border collie named Millie to writing 400 page novels about Rose and her intergalactic adventures. The first novel, which was published a few days ago, I have been working on for five years. Ask me anything about life, writing, or giraffes- I’ve got answers for you.
EDIT: Amazon link for those of you asking
EDIT 2: I've been at this for seven hours- I'm going to take a quick 30 minute break
EDIT 3: It's been 9 1/2 hours- I'll try and answer the remaining questions tomorrow. I'm going to try to get to everyone so don't fear if I haven't answered your questions yet!
FINAL EDIT: I wanted to answer everyone's question, but unfortunately things are going south. I am not perfect, this is my first novel, and I have a lot to learn. I'm happy that many of you seem interested, and I'm happy that many of you gave me feedback. I'm always looking to learn and feel as though this situation has taught me a lot. Cheers!
[+texastom32](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_goux_a
_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnokj9u/): How much time do you spend in a day
writting?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnomc1k/): Usually less than an hour. I'm
: busy with school and work right now so I don't write enough :(
:
[+qtxr](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_goux_a_19_ye
ar_old_redditor_who_has/dnoa4ep/): What kept you motivated to continue writing
through the years?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoaoev/): My biggest cheerleaders have
: been my parents, and before her death, my grandmother. They never left my
: side and always believed in me throughout this process. To be honest I think
: they believe in me more than I believe in myself. I couldn't ask for a more
: supportive family. As for internal motivation- I wanted to write the
: characters I wish I had read growing up. Strong female leads to remind me
: when I was in middle and high school that us women can be just as kickass, if
: not more so, than the boys. And that we certainly don't need a boyfriend in
: order to change the world.
:
[+Mzilikazi81](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_goux_
a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnomvlc/): Does Amazon pay you per read under
the Kindle Unlimited program, or how does that work?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoo93a/): They pay me per how many pages
: people read
:
[+KeeperofAmmut7](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoqb5b/): Congratulations! How long did it
take you to write/edit/publish your book? And has kitty tried to murder you
yet for the unicorn costume, and where'd he get them bat ears?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnosv1m/): She has huge ears which are so
: cute! She's tried to kill me at least 6 times and hates me now. It took my
: five years to get the whole thing done!
:
[+mydogisagrizzlybear](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brian
na_goux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoplq7/): So you're self-published.
It's extremely obvious based on your, frankly, lackluster cover design and lack
of information on Amazon. This is no impressive feat, and I'm not trying to be
mean. Literally anyone can self-publish a book. How did you convince the mods
otherwise?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnornhb/): I showed them how many copies
: I've sold :)
:
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Autogenerated.
I am Brianna Goux, a 19 year old redditor who has published her first young adult sci-fi novel, AMA!
Here’s a bit about me: My name is Brianna Goux
I have an unhealthy obsession with giraffes
I’m graduating from the University of Iowa this May
I own a cat, a dog, a horse, and probably have a future animal hoarding problem.
My proof: besides being the only Brianna Goux alive (and maybe ever), here is some proof that I am who I say I am.
Proof, proof, proof and my cat (not proof, I just think she's cute). Oh, and my website
Hello! I’m the author of Amara’s Rose- a Young Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy novel with kickass female leads. I started writing this novel because when I went to middle school all of my friends when to different schools so Rose, Phoenix, Sylvia, and Derek became my friends. I wrote of their adventures and from that this book came forth. My motivation for carrying this novel through the long, arduous process of taking it from a shitty first draft, through editing, and to publishing is that I wanted to write the characters I wish I had read growing up. This book is groundbreaking for this genre in that four out of my five main characters are female, there are no predominant romantic plots or love triangles; there is only a mission Rose is on to save her people and the determination of my characters to save their world.
I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember and have gone from writing short stories about a border collie named Millie to writing 400 page novels about Rose and her intergalactic adventures. The first novel, which was published a few days ago, I have been working on for five years. Ask me anything about life, writing, or giraffes- I’ve got answers for you.
EDIT: Amazon link for those of you asking
EDIT 2: I've been at this for seven hours- I'm going to take a quick 30 minute break
EDIT 3: It's been 9 1/2 hours- I'll try and answer the remaining questions tomorrow. I'm going to try to get to everyone so don't fear if I haven't answered your questions yet!
FINAL EDIT: I wanted to answer everyone's question, but unfortunately things are going south. I am not perfect, this is my first novel, and I have a lot to learn. I'm happy that many of you seem interested, and I'm happy that many of you gave me feedback. I'm always looking to learn and feel as though this situation has taught me a lot. Cheers!
[+texastom32](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_goux_a
_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnokj9u/): How much time do you spend in a day
writting?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnomc1k/): Usually less than an hour. I'm
: busy with school and work right now so I don't write enough :(
:
[+qtxr](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_goux_a_19_ye
ar_old_redditor_who_has/dnoa4ep/): What kept you motivated to continue writing
through the years?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoaoev/): My biggest cheerleaders have
: been my parents, and before her death, my grandmother. They never left my
: side and always believed in me throughout this process. To be honest I think
: they believe in me more than I believe in myself. I couldn't ask for a more
: supportive family. As for internal motivation- I wanted to write the
: characters I wish I had read growing up. Strong female leads to remind me
: when I was in middle and high school that us women can be just as kickass, if
: not more so, than the boys. And that we certainly don't need a boyfriend in
: order to change the world.
:
[+Mzilikazi81](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_goux_
a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnomvlc/): Does Amazon pay you per read under
the Kindle Unlimited program, or how does that work?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoo93a/): They pay me per how many pages
: people read
:
[+KeeperofAmmut7](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoqb5b/): Congratulations! How long did it
take you to write/edit/publish your book? And has kitty tried to murder you
yet for the unicorn costume, and where'd he get them bat ears?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnosv1m/): She has huge ears which are so
: cute! She's tried to kill me at least 6 times and hates me now. It took my
: five years to get the whole thing done!
:
[+mydogisagrizzlybear](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brian
na_goux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoplq7/): So you're self-published.
It's extremely obvious based on your, frankly, lackluster cover design and lack
of information on Amazon. This is no impressive feat, and I'm not trying to be
mean. Literally anyone can self-publish a book. How did you convince the mods
otherwise?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnornhb/): I showed them how many copies
: I've sold :)
:
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Autogenerated.
I am Brianna Goux, a 19 year old redditor who has published her first young adult sci-fi novel, AMA!
Here’s a bit about me: My name is Brianna Goux
I have an unhealthy obsession with giraffes
I’m graduating from the University of Iowa this May
I own a cat, a dog, a horse, and probably have a future animal hoarding problem.
My proof: besides being the only Brianna Goux alive (and maybe ever), here is some proof that I am who I say I am.
Proof, proof, proof and my cat (not proof, I just think she's cute). Oh, and my website
Hello! I’m the author of Amara’s Rose- a Young Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy novel with kickass female leads. I started writing this novel because when I went to middle school all of my friends when to different schools so Rose, Phoenix, Sylvia, and Derek became my friends. I wrote of their adventures and from that this book came forth. My motivation for carrying this novel through the long, arduous process of taking it from a shitty first draft, through editing, and to publishing is that I wanted to write the characters I wish I had read growing up. This book is groundbreaking for this genre in that four out of my five main characters are female, there are no predominant romantic plots or love triangles; there is only a mission Rose is on to save her people and the determination of my characters to save their world.
I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember and have gone from writing short stories about a border collie named Millie to writing 400 page novels about Rose and her intergalactic adventures. The first novel, which was published a few days ago, I have been working on for five years. Ask me anything about life, writing, or giraffes- I’ve got answers for you.
EDIT: Amazon link for those of you asking
EDIT 2: I've been at this for seven hours- I'm going to take a quick 30 minute break
EDIT 3: It's been 9 1/2 hours- I'll try and answer the remaining questions tomorrow. I'm going to try to get to everyone so don't fear if I haven't answered your questions yet!
FINAL EDIT: I wanted to answer everyone's question, but unfortunately things are going south. I am not perfect, this is my first novel, and I have a lot to learn. I'm happy that many of you seem interested, and I'm happy that many of you gave me feedback. I'm always looking to learn and feel as though this situation has taught me a lot. Cheers!
[+Merari01](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_goux_a_1
9_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnodjog/): I've often thought that SciFi is at its
core a sociological genre - put normal human beings in outlandish situations
and examine what the outcome of that may be. Do you agree with that and what
are some of the main themes you adress in this book?
: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:
: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_go
: ux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnodwfm/): Ohhhh, I like your view on
: that. I think that it could be, for certain novels, but I wouldn't put the
: whole genre in there. This is because there are books, like mine, where the
: main characters aren't human and therefore it creates a different balance of
: things. However, I could see the validity of your point in novels that do
: feature humans in outlandish situations. My main themes that are addressed
: within this book are ambition, coming of age, courage, discovery, and loss.
:
:: Concise_AMA_Bot :
::
:: [+Merari01](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_goux
:: _a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnoeidp/): Thanks for the reply! I think
:: that even in books that feature primarily or solely non-human characters
:: the main scope would still fall under sociology, since it is impossible to
:: be completely divorced from our own humanity. It would then be a view of
:: humanity through an alien lens, but still a human view by necessity.
:: Because if it were to be fully alien then there would be nothing for a
:: human reader to identify themselves with. In the seminal "The Dance of
:: the Changer and Three" by Terry Carr the only human character is the
:: narrator who tries to explain this fully alien story to a human audience
:: and coming to the conclusion that the story must be taken as is, because
:: they are alien any human interpretation of this story that is so important
:: to this alien culture must always fall flat because we cannot ever
:: completely understand their psychology. The Dance of the Changer and
:: Three teaches us that whatever we do, we will always be locked inside our
:: own skulls, viewing the universe through human eyes. I wish you the best
:: and hope your book is a great success. :)
::
::: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:::
::: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_briann
::: a_goux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnof35w/): That sounds
::: interesting- I'll have to give it a read! Thank you so much for your
::: support!
:::
:::: Concise_AMA_Bot :
::::
:::: [+Merari01](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_brianna_
:::: goux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnofp3n/): You definitely should,
:::: it's a great short story! I looked, but it doesn't seem to be
:::: available online in a full version. But I'm sure you can find a book of
:::: short stories that has it for very little money online. It's been
:::: reprinted a lot.
::::
::::: Concise_AMA_Bot :
:::::
::::: [+BriannaMGoux](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/737yli/i_am_br
::::: ianna_goux_a_19_year_old_redditor_who_has/dnofrui/): Awesome, I'll
::::: put it on my to read list!
:::::
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Autogenerated.
I am Brianna Goux, a 19 year old redditor who has published her first young adult sci-fi novel, AMA!
Here’s a bit about me: My name is Brianna Goux
I have an unhealthy obsession with giraffes
I’m graduating from the University of Iowa this May
I own a cat, a dog, a horse, and probably have a future animal hoarding problem.
My proof: besides being the only Brianna Goux alive (and maybe ever), here is some proof that I am who I say I am.
Proof, proof, proof and my cat (not proof, I just think she's cute). Oh, and my website
Hello! I’m the author of Amara’s Rose- a Young Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy novel with kickass female leads. I started writing this novel because when I went to middle school all of my friends when to different schools so Rose, Phoenix, Sylvia, and Derek became my friends. I wrote of their adventures and from that this book came forth. My motivation for carrying this novel through the long, arduous process of taking it from a shitty first draft, through editing, and to publishing is that I wanted to write the characters I wish I had read growing up. This book is groundbreaking for this genre in that four out of my five main characters are female, there are no predominant romantic plots or love triangles; there is only a mission Rose is on to save her people and the determination of my characters to save their world.
I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember and have gone from writing short stories about a border collie named Millie to writing 400 page novels about Rose and her intergalactic adventures. The first novel, which was published a few days ago, I have been working on for five years. Ask me anything about life, writing, or giraffes- I’ve got answers for you.
EDIT: Amazon link for those of you asking
I am also interested in writing, but can't seem to find the small plots
inbetween the major story to make it fluff, any tips?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: That's my biggest issue as well. I would focus on the connecting scenes. How
: are they getting from point A to point B? Then expand on that
:
Do you have a sample chapter or anything posted to get a feel for it?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: If you message me I'd be happy to send you the first few chapters :)
:
Cureem :
How did you make a plot? Was it an idea that just came to you or did you sit
down and brainstorm?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: It was just a daydream that snowballed
:
Hey Brianna! Congrats on getting published. Im also a college student that's
passionate about writing. I've been working on and off on different projects
for years now, but I rarely find myself finishing anything between classes and
work. Do you have any advice on staying motivated towards writing (i.e.
following a schedule, researching new ideas)?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: Thank you! I am the worst about writing ever since I've been in school. I
: don't follow a schedule because I tend to find that based on the day and my
: homework I have varying amount of time to write. What I would recommend if
: you don't have a lot of time to write due to classes is to carry a (for
: pleasure) book around with you wherever you go. You'll start finding a lot of
: five minute gaps where you can read and the more you read the better your
: writing (generally will be). That's one way you can work towards writing. As
: for the actual act of writing- write when you have the impulse. If you don't
: have the time write short hand notes about your idea. Then when you do have
: the time you can pick up your notes and get your ideas flowing. Finding time
: to write during school can be hard, but don't let it discourage you! Follow
: your passion and you'll find motivation there.
:
I'm an 18 year old writer, and I've set a goal to publish the book I'm writing
before my 19th birthday in April. Just wanted to say that people like you give
me hope, inspiration, and motivation. I'll definitely be checking out your
book. Shit, I gotta come up with a question now, don't I? What are your
thoughts on self publishing versus the more traditional route?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: I love self-publishing because of the control I have, but I also have to work
: harder to sell because of the prejudice against self-publishing. Everyone has
: their own route for this process! Let me know what you think of my book and
: good luck with your novel!
:
Hi, I'm very happy to see your book come to life! I am currently working on a
book myself but I tend to lose hope because of the length process and I just
never know when it should end. From chapters, to the whole story itself. What
seems to be a good length for you?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: Less than 80,000 words is typical for a first time author
:
Cute hair, any colors you want to try?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: Deep red and a gray/purple
:
striker7 :
Can you share a bit about the process of getting published? For instance: *
Did you get a literary agent and they shopped it around? * Did you have a
complete draft before getting an agent/publisher?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: I had a complete and professionally edited draft before I queried agents, but
: I quickly decided that it wasn't the way to go for me. I wanted more control
: over my book and to do things on my terms so I self-published via Amazon and
: here we are!
:
Do you plan on writing in other genres in the future besides sci-fi? How were
you able to graduate from the university at a young age? Cool cat btw. Do you
have pics of your other animals?
: BriannaMGoux :
:
: I do plan on writing in other genres! I want to write about my great-
: grandmother in the future. And I did a program called running start that
: allowed me to jump start my college career.
:
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