Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been writing paranormal and romance novels in secret for years, and in 2013 I took a big step and started publishing the Dark Caster series. I’ve now written and published five novels, two in the Dark Caster series and three in the Red Plague trilogy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I wrote and published all three of the Red Plague novels at the same time. After reading Warm Bodies (and watching the really sweet film) I tried to find romantic zombie novels, but couldn’t find any I liked. So, frustrated, I wrote my own zombie adventure. I’m very proud of the Red Plague series and excited to share it with readers.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write anywhere and everywhere I can. Since I’m a wife and mother I don’t always have time to write in a home office, so I type stories on the sidelines of soccer practice, in the waiting room of the dentist, or during my lunch break at work.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite books to read and gritty (and sometimes funny) paranormal romances, so I read J.R. Ward, Kresley Cole, and Patricia Briggs. But I also love regency historical romances, the kind Eloisa James writes. I enjoy reading anything with strong characters and a compelling plot.
What are you working on now?
The next novel in my Dark Caster series, Spell of Vanishing, will be out sometime later this year.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a personal website that I enjoy updating. Besides that I’m active on social media sites like Twitter and Tumblr. I’m still new to publishing, but I have heard good things about GoodReads and BookBub, too.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Whatever happens, keep working on your craft.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Take your writing career as seriously as you would any other career.
What are you reading now?
I just finished Divergent by Veronica Roth.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan on writing a short story in Spring 2014 and then the third full-length novel Spell of Vanishing in Summer or Fall 2014.
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?
Good question! There are some books I could read 100 times and never grow tired of them. 1. Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward, 2. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole, and 3. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
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