Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have five books in my cozy mystery series, Goose Pimple Junction Mysteries. I’m a mom to two grown sons. I like baking, photography, traveling, needlepointing, Netflixing, and reading.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Liars & Lunatics in Goose Pimple Junction is book 5 in the series. A liar who taught me (the hard way) a lot about lying and narcissism is what inspired this story.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
None that I can think of. I’m a pretty simple person.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I think every book an author reads influences them to some degree. My favorites are Robert B. Parker, David Rosenfelt, Michael Connelly, and Michael Lee West.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a thriller set in Alabama. The killer disguises himself as an old, infirm man to lure his victims to his traps. The working title is Wax Man.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Gosh, that’s a hard question. I don’t know that there’s a best. I try to use as many as will have me to reach as many people as possible.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write a rough draft, and then leave it alone for a month or two. Your editing and rewriting will be so much better if you go back with fresh eyes. And yes, you do need a professional editor.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
See above!
What are you reading now?
I’m reading Bark of Night by David Rosenfelt. I love his Andy Carpenter series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Good question. Besides the thriller, I may work on some things I’ve started about real life. If I ever finish them, I’ll publish under a pen name.
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?
I’d probably take my WIPs so I could work on them. 🙂 That would keep me busy for a while.
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