Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been writing ever since I can remember. However, it was my fourth grade teacher who gave me the encouragement I needed to believe in myself as a writer.
From that point on, I was a writer.
Journalism, poetry, fiction. I love it all and have done it all. I am excited to begin my career as a novelist with The Reconciling: Part I of the Overcome Trilogy.
I am a proud resident of Texas and live in the burbs with my husband, John, and daughter, Emalyn. I can’t get enough of pizza and hummus (though not necessarily together) … (though why not now that I think about it). I like nature walks, reading and binge watching TV shows. I owe all to my Jesus and love serving Him through my passions and talents.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Reconciling is part I of The Overcome Trilogy. Our ability to overcome and how and the development of relationships inspired this series.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know about unusual writing habits, but I do like to listen to scores of action/adventure movies like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and even The Chronicles of Narnia.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh man. I’m a reader, so many! Sarah Dessen, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, the Bronte sisters…
What are you working on now?
Part II of The Overcome Trilogy, The Remnant! Mostly working on fleshing out the rest of the trilogy and marketing it.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook for sure, and Amazon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it! Write it. The first sentence is the most difficult in my opinion. Push passed the fear and just write it. Then bask in the relief and excitement of finishing a book and EDIT, EDIT, EDIT. Then, edit some more!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Two come to mind: Live a life of contrast; and wherever you are, be all there.
What are you reading now?
I’m about to begin Equipped to Love by Norm Wakefield. Next, I’ll read another fun fiction book like maybe Choosing by Rachel Dekker.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing up The Overcome Trilogy, hopefully a book tour or two. I have some non-fiction plans up my sleeve eventually as well.
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?
Hmm, tough one:
1) The Bible
2) The Chronicles of Narnia (if they’re all in one book it counts as one right?)
3) Jane Eyre
4) Where the Sidewalk Ends
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