Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an otherworldly explorer and fantasy author and I’ve been writing fantasy stories since I was five years old. I specialise in high fantasy with a spiritual edge, epic adventures, and soulful warrior heroines. When I’m not deep into my writing and exploring the otherworldly magical lands of Maioria, I spend my time working, feeding wild birds, talking to trees, swimming, cycling, skiing and meditating.
In total I have written six books, all in The Prophecies of Zanufey series, and three of those are now published.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest published book (or very soon to be!) is called Enter The Storm Holt, book 3 in The Prophecies of Zanufey Series. Here the heroine, Issa, must undertake the dreaded Wizard’s Reckoning and enter the Storm Holt gate – a stargate that leads down into The Murk, the demon underworld. Here, if she survives, she will discover why the demons are plaguing her mind and dreams.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Erm, probably a few! Oddly, I can be in two places at once and be living and writing the story whilst doing something else completely different – this is a little tricky to explain!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Most notably The Mists of Avalon, The Lord of the Rings, The Dragon Lance novels, Robert Jordan and others I cannot quite bring to mind have completely influenced me. I loved the strong women and goddess focus in The Mists of Avalon and the moving soulful feel of The Lord of the Rings.
What are you working on now?
I am working on book 4 in The Prophecies of Zanufey series. I have affectionately called it Little Demons but this title might change. This book continues the epic adventures of the heroine, Issa, and her friends as her enemies sweep across the magical world of Maioria.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
That’s a tough one as I have chopped and changed around a lot! I find facebook is the best when it comes to interacting with fans but when promoting my books I prefer to use a handful of the Kindle eBook free and paid promotional sites ( including Awesomegang of course! ☺ ).
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you love to write, not what you think is popular. Don’t do anything you don’t love. Also, take advice if it feels right but never let the editors or anyone else take over your story.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
This week it really has been: “Don’t give up!” especially not if you love it.
What are you reading now?
The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon, The 80/10/10 Diet by Douglas Graham, Voyagers 2 by Ashayana Deane, and my own book 5
What’s next for you as a writer?
Book 4 book 4 book 4. Oh, and maybe a new stand alone series that I’m toying with writing ☺
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?
1. SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea by John Lofty Wiseman – I think this would be a wise choice
2. Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt To Plate by John Kallas – necessary survival for a vegetarian in the wild
3. Lord of the Rings
4. My own book that either needs writing or never-ending editing
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