Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from Tennessee. I love small towns and their quirky stories, so that is what I’ve focused on in my sweet and clean romance series. At the moment, I have three books in the series including Love at the Fall Festival, Love at the Christmas Festival, and A Sugar Maple Valentine. My upcoming release is Love at the Spring Festival. I can’t wait to share it with everyone!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
A Sugar Maple Valentine is my latest release. It was inspired by what I imagine the perfect Valentine’s Day Matchmaking retreat would be like. Combine it with the fictional town of Sugar Maple and it’s a dream come true! My upcoming release, Love at the Spring Festival, is about former best friends who each have booths at the spring festival at Oakleaf Manor in Sugar Maple. Connor is struggling to make ends meet with his artistic venture while Violet is finding her way back to her dreams.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to use a voice recorder. I “see” Sugar Maple as I write it so being able to close my eyes and concentrate on the scene before me makes a huge difference!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to name, but I’m very partial to the classics such as Anne of Avonlea.
What are you working on now?
Love at the Spring Festival. So excited!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I love my newsletter. One of my favorite features is the articles “written” by a character in the series in each newsletter.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to try.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself.
What are you reading now?
I’ve been reading some lighthearted YA books.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Large Print editions of my current books and more additions to the Sugar Maple series!
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?
Probably Jane Austen’s books. All of them!
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