Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a debut author, my very first book was released on July 15, 2016. I waited until I was forty to write my first book. After some soul searching on why it took so long, I truly think it was because a romance writer needs some life experience first. I am currently working on the second in the series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Love on the Malecon. It is book 1 in my Love on… series. I have a thing for bad boys, but the bad boys that love hard too. I wanted to write about what I consider the perfect man. He has imperfections, of course, but the perfect man for the heroine of the story.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write in short spurts usually. My daughter is in preschool and that doesn’t give big chunks of time to write. I can sit down and write for an hour here and there and somehow it still seems to flow.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
By the time I was the appropriate age to read romance novels, I had a Nora Roberts book in my hand. She is a huge influence on me. I don’t do the same recipe where they meet and there’s tension and then they fall in love. So far, instant attraction works for me as a writer. I also love Lisa Kleypas. I don’t think I’ll write historical novels, but I love her contemporary romance. Bella Andre is also my current go to for reading. I’m trying to write so much that I have to make myself stop and pick up a book lately.
I have to mention my great uncle Evan S. Connell, Jr. One of his book covers is up on a canvas in Barnes & Noble. I always get such a sense of pride when I see one. Two of his books were turned into a movie and I was able to be an extra in it. I grew up getting excited about book releases and author signings, etc. I have a shelf of his first editions in my house.
What are you working on now?
Book 2, Love on Ocean Drive is in progress right now. I’m already putting together plot ideas for Book 3 (most likely will be Love on a Mountain Top – or something like that.)
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still looking for the best method! I am brand new at this and I really want this to work. So far, social media has worked best. I still need to create my own website. I was not a big social media user before, so it’s a bit slow going. I have sent some requests for bloggers to review my book. I’m hoping they choose my book to write about.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m still a new author, but I would say to give it a try. I love the cheesy inspirational line “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“You are a writer girl. You need to believe it.” Danielle Kelly For the Love of Books and Alcohol
What are you reading now?
Rock Chick by Kirsten Ashley
What’s next for you as a writer?
Let’s hope I can plan beyond the Love on… series – I think I’d like to do a series set in a particular city. Love on… has a different setting for each book. Maybe a series on a power family or something? I haven’t figured that out yet.
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?
The Hathaway Series by Lisa Kleypas – I could read it over and over.
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