Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an emerging author of paranormal romance and horror novels. I have just released my debut novel, Deadly Pretenses, and am planning the release of its sequel, Cold Redemption, for late November. I also have a stand-alone psychological/horror/mystery novel planned for early next year.
I live in Illinois with my three children and a slew of animals. When I’m not busy writing stories for my fans to devour, I enjoy watching scary movies, attending rock concerts and classic car shows, or relaxing with a glass of sweet wine.
I generally enjoy reading paranormal romances, horror/occult, some true crime, and new adult romance novels.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel is entitled, Deadly Pretenses: A New Adult Pararnormal Romance. It involves the ghosts of two high school teens that are tragically killed on the night of their senior prom and continue to haunt their town, seemingly searching for each other in the afterlife.
In my spare time, I enjoy going ghost hunting. After getting some rather interesting EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) on my recorders, I was inspired to write this novel.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I really don’t. Ideas just come to my when I sit down and write and my fingers furiously type out the thoughts my brain strings together.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Anne Rice, Lily White, Natalie Bennett
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the sequel to Deadly Pretenses, entitled Cold Redemption. It’s a continuation of Colette’s story, but we learn about Abel’s background as well. I’m hoping for a release later this fall, possibly late November.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
BookBub and Riffle
Do you have any advice for new authors?
As reviews come in, it is an emotional roller coaster. Develop a thick skin and weather the storm. Remember to always write stories that YOU would want to read, and never give up!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
There’s a quote from Ernest Hemingway I’m quite fond of regarding getting rejected by literary agents.
“When you get a printed form attached to a story you wrote and worked on very hard and believed in, that printed rejection slip is hard to take on an empty stomach. ‘Dear Sir: We regret to tell you that your submission does not meet our editorial needs.’ Well, f— it. I regret to tell you that your rejection slip does not meet MY editorial needs.”
What are you reading now?
I received an ARC of Darkest Deeds from my author friend, Lori Aisling. It is fabulous!
What’s next for you as a writer?
The release of Cold Redemption this fall and my stand-alone serial killer novel, Depraved, early next year.
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?
Fake It Til You Break It (I’m a sucker for a good fake romance.)–Meagan Brandy
Malice- Natalie Bennett
The Danger You Know- Lily White
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