Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I work mornings (very early mornings) in a biology lab studying bone and stay at home as mom the rest of the time with my two small children. I do the real job with science and escape with writing and reading. I love to read and have been reading as long as I can remember. I have been writing almost as long. To date I have published seven books- but I have written several more that are not published.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Right now I am switching between two series. My last published book was Chrysoprase, which is the second in The Chalcedony Chronicles. This is a series about a college freshman that finds out she can travel through time and has to try to set right the changes someone else has made. The first book has a very contemporary feel- but it is still fantasy more than anything. The last book I completed just came back from the editor is a completely different series. The Day Human King will be out some time this fall and it is also book 2 in its own series- The Day Human Trilogy.
As with all my writing- my inspiration comes from dreams. I have a list of over twenty books I want to write from dreams I’ve have over the years. It can be hard to choose which one to write next as I want to write them all and there doesn’t seem to be enough time to do that.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really- only unusual thing I can think of is the fact that I can write while taking care of my kiddos. Even when I am home with them, I can find time to get a couple hundred or thousand words typed. Guess one of my strongest traits is multitasking.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
What are you working on now?
Right now I am writing the third book in The Chalcedony Chronicles and plotting out two other books related to the blue eyes trilogy I have already published. I like to go between them as time allows. Sometimes I only get a few minutes and it is easier to spend time plotting, or I may get a few hours and can spend time writing. It all depends on the day and the moment.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I actually don’t do most of the promotional stuff for my books. I have been lucky that my hubby has been along for the publishing ride and takes over all the promotional stuff. He places ads for me such as facebook and twitter, he plans book tours, book blasts, cover reveals, etc. He goes out of his way to find unique ways to advertise and it is amazing. I couldn’t even tell you how much he does, ‘cause I can’t keep track of all of it!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read a lot- and know your genre. There are tons of books out there and as an avid reader I can tell you we like the familiar books, but it is even better to find something different. Also write what you love. Don’t go write something because you want it to be popular or to get money fast. Readers will see through that. Write what you love to read, and others will love to read it also.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing. Just because you finish a book doesn’t mean you stop and see how it goes. The best way to keep going in the indie industry is to keep books coming out. (And as a bonus- the more you write, the better you will get at it)
What are you reading now?
I am actually between books right now. I tend to read several in one week and then none the next week. This is an off week for me, so the only thing I am doing is rereading my own books to help me get into writing the next book.
What’s next for you as a writer?
My goal at this point is to keep writing as much as I can and getting my stories out there. I am in the process of building a fan base and am always interested in interacting with new fans. I hope that soon I can be writing full time (maybe an extra book or two a year) but we shall see what comes. It is an unpredictable industry and I have a science brain- that can be hard for me to accept. Either way, I plan to keep writing as long as it is still fun.
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 never survive with 3 or 4 books. I can read that in two days!! I’d have to say, I’d rather be stranded with my e-reader and have hundreds to read- but even that would not be enough if I had to stay there too long. I guess it would be better to be stranded with a notebook and a pen for me!
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