Back in June we published the news of entertainment journalist
Aliya S King's debut novel, Platinum, which is due for release this month. Trashionista was delighted to speak to Aliya
about the upcoming title!
Please describe your book in 15 words or fewer.
Platinum is a saucy, sexy beach read about a group of four women in romantic relationships with entertainers.
What inspired you to write Platinum?
I was inspired to write Platinum after writing a story for VIBE magazine on the lives of rappers' wives. I was very intrigued by what I saw and after I handed in the story, I still had more to say. So I created composites and fictionalized the plot.
Where do you do most of your writing?
I have a wonderfully appointed office space that I rent out. And yet, I do most of my writing in my bed!
What is your favourite book?
I have many favorite books! I'm in love with Linden Hills by Gloria Naylor and I read it over and over again.
Which part of Platinum was the most fun to write?
I have to be honest, I looooved writing the sex scenes. I didn't know I had it in me!
Do you have any tips for readers who are looking to become published authors?
If you want to be published, you have to write. A lot. Preferably every day. The first three books I tried to get published were all rejected. PLATINUM came out of sheer tenacity. I'm not an overnight success.
Who is your favourite heroine?
My favorite heroine of literature would be Sula Peace from Toni Morrison's Sula.
Are you working on anything else at the moment, and if so can you tell us?
I'm working on the sequel to PLATINUM. And it's almost done!! And I'm in love with it!
Thanks, Aliya!
To find out more about Aliya S King (and read chapter one of Platinum!), check out her website.
