Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up south of Chicago in a small industrial type town where I attended an all girl’s Catholic school run by ‘the sisters’. I served in the U.S.A.F. where I met my awesome husband and learned to shoot an M-16. I have a BS in Business Administration and I’m a CPA. I’ve written several screen plays, two of which placed well in contests, but haven’t made it to the big screen yet (maybe someday). I began writing about six years ago. At first it was just a hobby and a way to relieve stress. Now it’s a passion. I’ve written three novels. The Harvest is my first published novel and the first in a series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Harvest is my latest novel and my first published. Although it has some sci-fi aspects, the story is about survival when humans are no longer the fittest on the planet. I saw a picture of three suns, well really the sun and two crescent shaped suns, one on each side. They call the two crescents Sundogs. So I thought what if one day those appeared in the sky and didn’t move. From there the story sprouted.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I’m a runner and whenever I’m stumped or not liking a part of my story I go for a run. I always figure it out while running. I don’t choose a title until I’m finished writing. I don’t know if that’s unusual it’s just what I do.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read a little bit of everything and almost anything. I like stories about real people in extraordinary circumstances, but enjoy some fantasy as well. Anne Rice and Stephen King are two of my favorite writers and of course I like the classic authors like Bronte, Lee and Dickens.
What are you working on now?
The sequel to The Harvest. I haven’t settled on the title yet.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Of course Awesome Gang, Twitter and Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Believe in yourself. Always work to perfect your craft. Learn from the great writers.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Steve Jobs said. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”
What are you reading now?
With Devil’s Dwell By Anne Reeves
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m working on the screenplay for the The Harvest. I plan to publish the second book in the series in March 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?
Gone with the Wind, The Book Thief, Jane Eyre, The Dark Tower series and War and Peace. The last one because I have never been able to get past the first chapter and really want to read it.
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