Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am student born and raised in Liverpool England and my first and only book was Sunken Dreams.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Sunken Dreams. I love learning about different periods of history and one that has fascinated me has been the Titanic, especially the passengers on it. So for my first book I wanted to do a tribute to the passengers and crew of the Titanic.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Binge writing is my writing habit. I can go for hours and not be able to write a single word but then I’ll get a small idea and I can go for hours writing 2,000+.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anne Frank is my biggest influence. Reading her diary has me in tears. Halfway through writing her diary Anne starts to edit it so it can be published after the war. Many would see her dream of being a writer far fetched as she is a Jewish girl in hiding in Nazi occupied the Netherlands. However her dream did come true even if she was not alive to see it.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a book called Catherine The Most Faithful. I was inspired by just reading about one of my favourite parts of history. This story is based on one lady who was one of the most influential during that period of history.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook hands down. I share it on their with my friends and family and most are willing to then share it to there’s. Most of the people who have read my book found it through someone they know sharing it on Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Go for it. If you want this go for it. I had no money to spend and I was 18 when Sunken Dreams got published. I wanted it and went for it. Anyone can do it if you try, it’s not easier by far but if you want it you can get it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Make your own writers kit. Include; a device to listen to whatever music helps you write, a thesaurus, pens, note pads, research you have done, your favorite drink and something that inspires you to write. This helps me keep going when I’m writing.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading Madeleine by Kate McCann, it is such an emotional and heart felt story of a mother going through her worst nightmare.
What’s next for you as a writer?
My next aim is to write a series. I have got it planned and Catherine The Most Faithful will be the first in that series.
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?
Anne Franks Diary, Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte and The Captains Daughter by Leah Flemming.
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