Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am newly published. I have written several books, but so far I have only published one. I am a full time social worker with Master’s degrees in Social Work and American History. I love the question why. I want to know what motivates people and why they react the way they do. In my books I try to answer that question. I try to understand why people react to things the way they do.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Run. Run is a short mystery/suspense novel. It was inspired by a news story I remember from my childhood. A girl in my neighborhood was murdered. The killer was never caught. I started thinking about that and the story grew from there. I think the story is also an exploration of trust – trusting yourself and trusting others.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I frequently write with the TV on or with music playing. Somehow the background noise keeps me focused! I also frequently write with my cat on my lap. I have gotten pretty good at typing around her.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read a lot and always have so it is hard to pin down my influences to a few books or authors. Some favorite authors are C. S. Lewis, Dean Koontz, and J. D. Robb. The Chronicles of Narnia and the Lord of the Rings are some of my favorite series.
What are you working on now?
I have a non-fiction book in with my beta reader. It is about lessons we can learn from history. I am also about 40% done with the sequel to Run which is tentatively titled Stand.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far I have found Goodreads to be incredibly helpful. I am still learning how to promote though!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep trying. You never know what will happen, but whatever happens the journey is worth it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To trust myself and listen to my gut.
What are you reading now?
Right now I am reading five books. I know, five. Crazy, right? I have been reading a lot of Indie books recently and I just finished a YA one called Frostbitten. It was pretty good. I am not sure which one from my list I will pick up next.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continuing to work on Stand and promote Run. The writing community is really wonderful and supportive.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
That’s an impossible question. I have so many favorites! I would say The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, Montana Sky, Killer Angels, and the Bible.
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