Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I’m a paranormal romance addict since Buffy the Vampire Slayer was on television, but I actually started writing stories with no magic in them and fanfictions from other shows and books that I liked at the time. I was fourteen when I finished my first book and printed it on my dad’s old Canon printer. I continued writing mostly fanfictions during my college years, but I decided three years ago that I wanted to publish an original story I’d started about witches and demons back in 2009. To make things even harder for myself, I decided it’d be a trilogy! LOL
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Shadow Walker was inspired by too much binge-watching of Supernatural. I wondered what would happen if the brothers were to fall in love with the same girl and had a mind-blowing dream about a demon and a human falling for a witch. I was watching Angel around this time and named the demon Liam (Angel’s human name.)
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sure! Sometimes, I have to get up in the middle of the night to put something on paper because I can’t manage to sleep before it’s written.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Where do I start? I’d say my biggest paranormal influence is Karen Marie Moning. In my youth, Anne of Green Gables is probably what prompted me to write.
What are you working on now?
I’m editing book 2 and 3 and working on a spin-off novella.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Since this is my debut, I’m not sure, yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do your homework. Learn to love marketing or find a type of marketing you love. Have fun and don’t worry too much!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I was told at a conference I should concentrate on “finishing the damn book.” Best advice ever! I went home and did just that.
What are you reading now?
Trust the Wolf by Zoe Ashwood. Indie authors have to stick together!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to release my trilogy and find my next project.
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?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Anne of Green Gables.
Le Juge d’Égypte by Christian Jacq.
The fifth book in the Fever series.
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