Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
To date, I have completed five books in The Jamie Keller Mystery Series. I am currently working on book six.
I have been a professional musician all of my adult life and love to practice piano, violin and guitar on a daily basis.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Upon the Roof, book six in the series is about how the Kellers come to build their new house. (It all starts with an infestation of mice.)
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I only write in the winter cozied up to my wood-stove. Mozart and Bach often accompany this process.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
A Course in Miracles really opened my eyes to a different way of thinking. I try to employ its lessons in my stories.
What are you working on now?
Upon the Roof.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve tried many of the free sites and a few of the paid. I’m not sure what works. It’s another mystery.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be honest and pray for inspiration.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You wouldn’t care so much about what people people think of you if you realized how seldom they do.
What are you reading now?
A Town Like Alice, by Nevil Shute.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m not sure. I never planned on being a writer, so anything goes. I might join the circus.
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?
I’d bring my Course in Miracles and maybe, because I’ve always meant to read it, a Bible.
I also refer to the Masters of the Near East collection often, so I’d probably bring them along too.