Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m obsessed with creating worlds and have written two sci-fi novels (a duology called The Number Series), and now four fantasy novels (The Stolen Kingdom Series). Two of which are published, and the third releases on June 30th. I’ve also dabbled in non-fiction and co-write a series called Marketing for Authors with my good friend and fellow author, Mandi Lynn.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Cursed Hunter, which is a Beauty and the Beast retelling in a series of fantasy retellings. Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale and so I’ve been dying for people to read this particular book for a long time! It’s also heavily featuring a heroine who helps herself because I adore stories that allow the girl to save herself!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to do my best writing between midnight and four a.m.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have made so many author friends in the last few years of writing and publishing, but the author that first made me truly consider writing was Marissa Meyer. I remember reading an interview where she’d explained that she wrote not one but three (I think?) novels during a NaNoWriMo (national novel writing month in November). When I heard that, I remember thinking, hey it can’t be that hard. (Spoiler, it’s extremely hard but totally worth it.)
What are you working on now?
Working on the fourth book in The Stolen Kingdom Series, called The Enchanted Crown, which is a Sleeping Beauty retelling but with a focus on the villain, and which will wrap all the first three books in the series with lots of juicy secrets revealed and finally more time spent in Jinn.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I personally love Instagram, although I’m taking a short break from it, and enjoy the casual atmosphere there where I can talk about books and writing with fellow readers and writers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t stop! The people who persevere and are willing to learn are the people who become published authors.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Also don’t stop lol.
What are you reading now?
I just finished “The Stars We Steal” by Alexa Donne and really enjoyed it!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve been dabbling in a new idea, but I don’t want to share too much just yet, it’s still pretty new.
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?
Hmm… Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, Graceling by Kristen Cashore, Cinder by Marissa Meyer, and The Winners Curse by Marie Rutkoski.
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