Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Canadian author and online blogger. I’ve had a passion for writing my whole life and find traveling to be my biggest inspiration. I’ve recently published my first novel ‘Ecstasy’ which is a teen fiction about a seemingly young girl who goes crazy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called ‘Ecstasy’ and it was inspired by all the people out there who don’t have the opportunity to share their stories.
When you see a crazy person or a murderer you think to yourself ‘how did they get like that?’ Or at least I do; so I wanted to show your typical high school girl, seemingly normal and try to figure out what I think would have to occur to turn the sweet ‘girl next door’ insane.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m not sure if this would be considered unusual but I always write sitting down with my laptop on my lap. I can’t focus sitting at a desk or lying in bed (although it’d be nice).
I also tend to write at night, while watching tv (I need the background noise).
What authors, or books have influenced you?
All of them. I think each book I’ve read has inspired me in their own way.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on ‘Insanity’ which is the sequel of ‘Ecstasy’.
I’m also working on a new novel ‘How Would You Like To Pay For That?’ a novel about a young girl with a shopping addiction inspired by my recent trip to Dallas, Texas.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think that you can use social media to your advantage in the promotion of your book(s). Reaching out to facebook friends, creating a fan page, twitter account etc can help you to build an audience.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Take pride in your work! So many authors are embarrassed or shy to talk about their books with people but it’s such an accomplishment and you should be proud.
My other advice would be stay realistic. Don’t write to get rich – do it because you have a story to tell.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Everyday has the potential to be extraordinary.”
What are you reading now?
“Remember Me?” Sophia K
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to publish three more books before 2015.
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?
Shopaholic series!
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