Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written one book, Reflections of a Successful Wallflower – Lessons in Business; Lessons in Life. It is a memoir of my life – both personally and in business and how the two intertwine. I have been an event producer for almost 40 years. During that time I’ve had some amazing adventures. My company, Extraordinary Events, is the most highly awarded event production company in the world, and we’ve been producing events internationally for many, many years now.
I started out as a true wallflower – shy, introverted but learned how to get what I wanted out of life by doing. I wanted to share my story with others, particularly women, so they would know that you can if you think you can.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Reflections of a Successful Wallflower- Lessons in Business; Lessons in Life – written to inspire women to believe in themselves no matter how life challenges you.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t outline. I formulate everything in my head and then just let it pour out on paper. I know what I’m going to say before I write, but it’s all in my head.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My secret pleasure is vampire novels – any and all of them. So many influences because I am in a creative business, and everything around me inspires me.
What are you working on now?
I want to write a children’s book, and I’m outlining it in my head. I have two beautiful grandsons that will serve as my advisors!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve been through many by trial and error. I have a Facebook author page that I share a lot of personal information on. Then, there’s Twitter, LinkedIn and all the regular media. I’m listed in the BookGoodies Gift guide, and I’ve tried numerous promotional packages. Nothing jumps out as having made an outstanding difference.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Share openly and with your heart. Don’t shy away from honesty. Whether you write fiction or non-fiction. Get a good editor and make sure your book is grammatically and factually correct. Be prepared to market the heck out of it whether you publish traditionally or self-publish.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t count on anything but change. It always happens.
What are you reading now?
Snow Blood: A Vampire Mystery Thriller (Season 2) by Carol McKibben.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Oh, I’ll have to write a sequel to Wallflower. Too many adventures in life not to share them.
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 Twilight Series. I love those books. Can I take something from Hogwarts so that the stories can magically change periodically?
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