Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi. Tell you about me? I would describe myself as a Mom/Writer/Waitress. Mom always comes first. It’s my most important job. Writing is what I was born to do and waitress is how I pay my bills. Plus, I actually enjoy it. I am about to publish my second book within the month. I am still working on a title. Right now I am writing my third book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I don’t have a title for the one I’m working on yet. Though my first two books were romances, this one is a comedy. This one was inspired by a dream I had. You know those dreams that seem so real you can’t believe they weren’t real when you wake up? This third book is sort of an anti-romance. It’s darker than the other stuff I’ve written and I’m very excited about this one.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes. First of all, I write everything longhand before I type it up. Second, I often wake up at four am to write because as a mom that is the only time I find to myself. Also the first draft I write from beginning to end with only a few rewrites in between, it just sort of flows.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Wally Lamb. The Bell Jar. Lena Dunham although she writes for television I think she is a genius and hilarious.
What are you working on now?
Life.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far…facebook and twitter and Awesomegang.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes…make sure you have 1,000,000 facebook friends before you publish a book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Make every second count.
What are you reading now?
On the Beach by Nevil Shute. Which is not a beach romance but is actually about the end of the world.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to publish book #3 with some success.
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 Stand by Steven King. On the Beach by Nevil Shute. Love in the Time of Cholera.