Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have a career in theatre, as a performer, director and producer. I always enjoyed writing scripts for my own productions and for my students.
I have a wonderful husband who is a singer ( that’s how me met…. in a production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show) and two incredibly unique and amazing children.
I enjoy skiing and love to dance! I am usually at home with a cup of coffee daydreaming of my next story….
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book series name Risho & Kaia, The Seed of Imagination, was inspired when my son was diagnosed at an early age with autism, I was able to see so many difficulties for him, but also so many amazing qualities has. Seeing the interaction between him and my daughter, and the lack of information his school peers had on what autism is, inspired me to write the script. It was performed on stage, but I wanted to reach more people and spread the word. Not only it raises autism awareness, but also the importance of imagination and creativity.
I am currently working on book 2 in the series.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to write very early in the morning! I’m up at 4:30am,I get a cup of coffee and then write until my children are up getting ready for school.
I usually light a candle and do a short meditation before writing. The only one that accompanies me at that time is our cat, Mississippi, which she either curls up to sleep or decides she has some creative input in my work and steps on the keyboard….
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I like to read fantasy, and read from a wide variety of authors, but I also tend to binge on a certain author or genre and then switch. I’ve noticed also that depending on what stage I am in my life at the moment is what I would gravitate towards. I usually have a fiction and non-fiction book that I would be currently reading
What are you working on now?
Book 2 the of the trilogy Risho & Kaia is being currently edited and I am working on my first romance book under a different pen name
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
That’s what I’m trying to figure out! I’ll get back to you on that one.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it! We all have fears and doubts with great excuses, but we also have a story to tell.
There is great information on how to start writing, and resources for new writers. It is easy to feel overwhelmed with information, but just start writing!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I think I’ve just gathered information from different sources and adapted it to what works for me, rather to sticking with one specific method. So probably my answer would be don’t be afraid to take what you need and throw away what simply doesn’t work for you.
I have learned from many authors through newsletters, youtube, even a workbook I really like that I found on etsy!
What are you reading now?
Nevermooor by Jessica Townsend
The Kiss Thief by L J Shen
Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes
What’s next for you as a writer?
promote my series Risho & Kaia to help raise autism awareness and encouraging children to embrace their uniqueness!
Build my new brand as a romance writer under a pen name.
Of course continue writing Middle Grade and YA in the near future.
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?
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
something light and funny maybe by Sophia Kinsella
and something motivational to be able to leave that island ( well maybe I’d enjoy some peace and quiet for a few days, then I would leave) any book by Tony Robbins
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