Epilogue Author Interviews: Alyssa DiCarlo

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A spirited writer from the ripe age of seven, Alyssa DiCarlo finds joy in the simplest things in life — a pen, paper, and her vivid imagination is all she needs to be truly content. Published by 21 years old, DiCarlo dreams of sharing the deepest depths of her mind with all of those interested in her intriguing tales.

Born and raised in Florida, Alyssa and her husband have jumped from state to state before settling in Alabama. They share their home with a spoiled black kitty named Bellatrix and an abundance of Star Wars figurines and a wide variety of books.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts in this interview, Alyssa!

Tell us about your book(s). What influenced you to write it/them?

I’m usually influenced by dreams. I’m lucky (and unlucky) enough to vividly dream, and every night is like some kind of new, wild adventure. Most of the time, it’s just a bunch of uninteresting events. But sometimes, my dreams introduce me to a world just waiting to be written. My debut novel, Catatonic, began as a dream. I saw flashes of an unkempt woman with stringy brown hair, socks riddled with holes, and a striped jumpsuit. Thus, the main character, Adelaide Lynch, was born. Psychology has always been an interest…