Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Anne Fifield is the creative visionary and best-selling children’s author of “The Princess Caroline’s Adventures” book series. Written for ages 7 to 12 and the young at heart, she is delighting kids worldwide. Her books are unique as she weaves in the elements of her rescued doggies, specifically basset hounds, into each of her stories and book covers.
Her first titled ‘The Princess’ Hand’ was released in August 2019, book two titled ‘Trip to Lake Ahrooo’ released in September 2020, book three followed in November 2020 with ‘The Hunt for the Jeweled Swords,’ and book four newly released in August 2021 titled ‘The Missing Knight.’ All are available on Amazon Books, Amazon Kindle, & many fine online book sites.
Anne is the youngest of three siblings and was born and raised outside Oklahoma City, OK. She met and married the love of her life, Tom, and they have been married for 24+years. Their kids are the four-legged variety who had adopted them over the years.
Anne’s career was also her passion. She was an ‘American Sign Language Interpreter’ for over 25-years and taught ASL at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Since both were her passions, she says she felt like she never worked a day in her life. In 2006, she became heavily involved in basset rescue and co-founded another rescue in 2011.
Anne, now retired, decided to move on to her next passion, the love of writing. She and her husband have rescued and fostered basset hounds for 20-years, so as Anne shares, “it felt natural to write children’s books with bassets as the characters. Our hounds provide the comic antics and inspiration for all my books. Thus, “Princess Caroline’s Adventures Series was born.” All the characters in her books are actual rescue dogs. Their pictures are in the back of each book.
Anne and her husband enjoy retired life and reside in the ‘Great State of Texas.’
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent book is: Princess Caroline’s Adventures Series – Book Four – The Missing Knight.
All my books have bassets as the characters. The characters are named after actual rescued hounds. Their pictures are in the back of the book. My knowledge of the hounds provide me inspiration. I also love mysteries. Therefore, I’ve affectionately refer to Caroline as the canine Nancy Drew.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I do my best writing late at night or in the early morning. It’s not unusual for me to stay up till 2:00 or 3:00am typing away on my laptop.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love mysteries and suspense. I grew up on Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie novels. I now read the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell, and the Alex Cross series by James Patterson.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the fifth book in the series – The Case of Unfinished Business. It’s scheduled to be published in November 2021.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m all over social media. You can find me at:
www.authorannefifield.com
https://facebook.com/authorannefifield
https://instagram.com/authorannefifield
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Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to start writing and continuously hone your craft.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My dad always said, “This too shall pass.” I remember that when I experience writer’s block or other personal issues in life.
What are you reading now?
“For the Soul,” by Barbara Daniels Dena.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan on continuing the Caroline’s series. I may even try my hand at writing an adult mystery and suspense novel.
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?
All I need is the Bible.
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