Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Born in Louisiana, I’m a born-again-believer, true Southerner at heart, lover of words (even though I misuse half of them), musician, photographer, graphics designer, and stay-at-home homeschool graduate. Oh right…and I suppose writer should go on that list too!
I was about seven when I started writing, jotting down random stories all growing up. I was that child who went through her school years jotting down story ideas in the backs of all of her school notebooks . However, I’m not a big dreamer. And, while I loved writing, I never really dreamed that one day I actually would be a published author. Following God in the publishing journey has been exciting! Up-to-date, I have seven short stories published as well as my newest release: “Journey to Love” (novella)
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Journey to Love” is the first stand-alone novella in the Orphan Journeys novella series. The idea came up in the course of several years, so it is hard to discern exactly how I got the original inspiration. I have loved the orphan train era since the first time I heard about it, and thought that the lessons many of these kids learned back then could be applied to lessons that kids today can learn.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Hmm … unless eating chocolate is unusual. 😉
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Janette Oke is probably top on my list. I love how she weaves in simple faith with her stories. Though I have gleaned a lot from various authors I have read.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the first full-length novel in the Orphan Journeys series: Journey of Choice. From the streets of New York to a northern farm to the civil war, Nat doesn’t realize how many parts of his life are rooted in the choices that he has made.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m currently learning what is best.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Pray and seek the Lord. There are many options out there, but the best is to do what the Lord is leading you to do. It is easy to get caught in the sway of popularity and prestige, but a solid message of truth is worth it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When I was a teen, my mom talked with me about the purpose of writing. Though she’s not a writer, that conversation has definitely given me good foundation in writing. In essence, her challenge was for me to pray and consider the value of what I was writing — not just the materialistic value, but the eternal value.
What are you reading now?
I’m actually not currently reading anything. Next up on my list is “The 18th Missouri” as I need it for research for my next novel.
What’s next for you as a writer?
As busy summer hits, I’m looking at a very sporadic writing schedule up ahead. But that’s okay! There are different seasons in life and summer season is definitely not writing season for me. 🙂
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 Bible
Wow…I don’t know what other books. My favorites are always changing.
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