Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have always been a day dreamer crafting my own romances in my mind. When I decided to start putting my stories to paper it was like magic-my own personal magic! I have one book currently available and another releasing June 18th. They are part of my series Ladies and Scoundrels and are set during the Victorian era.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Scandalous Intentions is book two in my Ladies and Scoundrels series. It is available for preorder now at the sale price of $1.99. The fans inspired it with their feedback and love of book one in the series. When they asked for more ideas began exploding in my mind and I had to answer their call. Ladies and Scoundrels is now planned to be a five book series.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so. Most of the time I just like to be alone in a quite space. Every now and then I turn on to keep me company.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am a long time fan of Johanna Lindsey and believe that her work must have influenced me on some level.
What are you working on now?
I have three projects going at the moment. I am actively working on a novella (Enchanted by the Earl) for a box set that takes place in the Regency era. I am working with some fantastic authors on the project and am very excited to be involved. I also have the first chapters completed on book three (Scandalous Redemption) in my Ladies and Scoundrels series as well as a medieval romance (Once A Lady) started. The box set will release in February, and I hope to release Scandalous Redemption early next year and Once A Lady this December.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook groups are my go to. There are tons of them and they allow for interaction with fans which I live for! I also use Twitter and have been on the radio. Book signings are great fun and I try to do them whenever I can. I also take every opportunity to be on blogs.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep working hard and learning. In the end it will all be worth it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep working hard and learning. In the end it will all be worth it… Lol
What are you reading now?
I have been on a big Meara Platt and Christi Caldwell kick lately though I am not currently reading anything. I would highly recommend both of these authors.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am going to keep writing and publishing! I have tons of great stories in my head and several exciting projects planned.
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?
Yikes! Can I just bring my Nook and a zillion zip chargers? There is no way I can pick just 3-4 books! I would have to have some Johanna Lindsey, Christi Caldwell, Eva Devon, Julie Johnston, Meara Platt, Jane Austin…. There are so many I adore.
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