Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a mother, wife, creative and free-thinker. Life has been a great adventure for me. Wanderlust sent me across the world searching for my truth. What I discovered was this was never about a place, but a mysterious island hidden inside of myself.
I have written nine novels and countless short stories. The focus is always using immersive imagery and lyrical prose to speak of the heroines journey. The stories are multi-genre, but suspense rules the roost. Without tension stories have no meaning for me. I have published thirteen titles on Amazon, but am waiting for the right time for some of my more elaborate pieces.
I work hard on my writing every day and decided when I was five that I would one day be a novelist. I felt that I needed wisdom and experience first, so I read the classics and love to hear stories of legend and folklore from locals when I travel. I love every minute of this life and feel fortunate to be here as a writer, doing what I love.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Soul Keeper, a ghost story was inspired by a photo I ran across on an antiques website with an unusual ring for sale. It was strange and kept bothering me until I did some research and found out more about the era it came from. The story almost wrote itself after that and I included the research after the story so readers and writers could understand how a story might evolve when you allow it to do what it needs to.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Perhaps I do. I like to work in the yard and get dirty and sweaty, then rinse off and write. The physicality before the writing seems to get my blood going and helps me write strong scenes. I also have a tendency to wear exotic caftans or evening gowns with no shoes. The unusual dress helps me morph into a more creative sphere.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Shakespeare, Bronte, DuMaurier, Bradbury, Poe and Lee. There are hundreds more, but I think these are the top five.
What are you working on now?
Corvus Hall is a terrifying story that began as a short story and is looking more like a novella now. I am still in the drafting stage. We shall see! It’s a paranormal thriller based on a strange experience I had in Ireland a few years ago with a little Irish boy I met. I was hesitant to talk about it at first, but now I think I’m finally ready.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter and Goodreads and public readings. People in person sharing or reading written work seems to make it more powerful and takes it higher.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
When people try to discourage you, use that negativity as your rocket fuel. You may not be the best writer that ever lived, but you can make up for having natural talent with raw determination and by exposing yourself to the best literature. Stay hungry, stay humble. Good luck!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read as much as you write.
What are you reading now?
I am actually reading three books: The Glass Castle, Atonement and re-reading The Turn of the Screw.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To find a literary agent for my more powerful work, expand my writing community and finding organic readership. I am a self-professed book nerd and I’m not afraid to say it. 🙂
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 Anarchists Cookbook, a book about herbalist remedies, Alas Babylon and The Art of War.
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