Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi. I’ve been writing since my grandmother created a game when I was eight years old. I’ve tried poetry but I always return to stories with danger and hope. I’ve published ten devotional books and six Christian suspense books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Planted Flowers Bible Study Workbook is my latest published work. It was inspired by the Christian suspense series, Planted Flowers. I wanted other women to be able to experience the close support and relationships from the group. And enjoy a closer, more purposeful walk with God.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I enjoy writing with blow-em-up movies playing in the background. My favorite Christmas movie is Die Hard.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Grace Livingston Hill and C.S. Lewis were my biggest influences after my grandmother, Anna Daisy Siemens.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m editing and reprinting my grandmother’s books and publishing a book my mother wrote recently. I’m also writing a serial book based on a character in the Planted Flowers world. That is a bridge novel to a new series, Matthew’s Matchmakers. On the flip side, I’m producing a prayer journal I hope to release in December along with the bridge novel. I have other books on the back burner which will sadly have to wait until next year.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Awesomegang is a great way to promote my books but I also have ten websites covering different aspects of my life and interests. Writing, devotionals, publishing, and the Planted Flowers series are only one side of my life. I also spend time coaching other writers with their WordPress websites, helping women find a way to stay home, and attempt to find allergy free food to eat.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you are passionate about. If you are unsure about that, fill a piece of paper with words that come to mind. Things you love and hate, desire above all else and will never go near. These are the things you write about.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write it all down as fast as you can. You can edit it later.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading several books right now. One is a blow-em-up movie in a book and the rest are cozy mysteries with cats. I love cats and I love humor.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Editing. I have so much editing to do. For fun, I’ll write again in April and July with NaNoWriMo. I just have too many books to edit and publish!
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?
My Bible. A thesaurus. A mountain of paper and a gaggle of pens. I’ll write my own books.
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