Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve always loved writing although I only published to inspire my son who was sure I’d never done anything as hard as his gifted classes. I call writing cheap therapy and highly recommend it. I’m married to my best friend of 22 years and have three kids and five cats to show for it. I’ve written six novels and published four Unbreakable Love, Shackled, Becoming Bryn and spring 2015 The Secret Keeper which will be my first series. All of these are young adult because teenagers get to have all the fun!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Secret Keeper was my latest release. As for what inspired it, our lovely imperfect human nature. One day I was walking down the stairs and I thought “what if there was a powerful creature that could erase our stupid choices….and that’s how The Secret Keeper came into existance.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
With five cats that all follow me around, I often have a cat sitting on my lap or desk while I type away:)
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Madeline Le Engle and A Wrinkle in Time is my most favorite book!
What are you working on now?
I am only a few chapters away from finishing the second book in the Secret Series. The Secret Keeper is the first book. I’m so excited to be so close to completing the second book in this intense and surprising series! I’ve also begun work on a lighter series of three books. Book one will be called 5 days 5 kisses and boasts characters that you wish could be your best friend.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Promoting seems to be an evolutionary experience. Lately, I ‘ve been using great sites like ENT or Robin Reads to get the word out when I’m having a sale or promotion, although my favorite way to reach readers is still to talk to them in person or work with a blogger directly. It’s not very efficient but it lets me feel the effect my work has directly and I love the friends that I make!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Plan for the long haul. For most of us, getting know is a very long, like i mean years long process. Especially if you have a limited budget. Also, the author community can be a great support. Writing is the fun part, getting it seen, not as much. Still, with time and determination, you will learn to love the process, not just the finished product.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep your sense of humor. It’s critical!
What are you reading now?
I just finished a book called Shadow of the Hawk written by an Indie Author. The writing was top notch and the story was engaging. I love trying out Indie authors. There is so much talent out there, it is fun to discover it in unexpected places.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to write the third book in The Secret Series and then to get into the girl-in-ess of it all, I’m going to write 5 days 5 kisses!
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?
Scriptures, The Cat Who Came for Christmas, okay never mind, I’d load up my kindle and take a solar panel to charge it:)
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