Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in the Midwest during the 1980s and 1990s, in an active house with a large family. I love animals, playing games, gardening, and spending time outdoors.
I have written one book, “Promises We Keep,” that was published in January, 2014. I have also written a novella, “No Choice,” that I hope to publish sometime in the early summer of 2014.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Promises We Keep” is the title of my latest published book. I have always known that I wanted to write a book, and I decided one day, that it was time to do it. So, I just sat down and began writing. Nothing in particular inspired the story, it’s just what came out of me when I put pen to paper.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write by hand, instead of computer. It’s nice to be able to take a notebook with me, and I can write anywhere, not just sitting at my desk, on my computer. But I do, sometimes, write my stories on a computer. However I start a story, handwritten or typed, I like to finish it that way. “Promises We Keep” was written entirely with pen and paper, while sitting in my bedroom. I also like to write late at night. That’s when inspiration seems to hit me the most.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve always enjoyed Stephen King’s stories. My next story to be published, “No Choice” is a darker story, more similar to the horror genre. “Promises We Keep” is much lighter, and is probably best categorized as Chick Lit.
A book that I really liked growing up was “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m writing a book that is a little bit darker in tone. I like to call it a psychological horror or suspense story. It’s called “Felix And The Little Room.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook and Twitter are great ways to stay connected and to get your information in front of people.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what makes you happy. Write for yourself. If you like it, that’s the most important thing. And keep writing. You can only get better.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write what you know.
What are you reading now?
Nothing at the moment. I’m focused on writing my next story.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m just going to continue writing. As I finish a story, if I think others might enjoy it, I’ll try to publish it. And then it’s back to writing again.
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?
I would probably bring at least on blank book that I could fill in with my own stories, a Stephen King anthology, and something more light-hearted like “Gone With The Wind.” I definitely wouldn’t want to bring “Lord of the Flies!”
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