Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a new author, specializing in sweet lesbian romance. Cupcake Dreams is my first book and I’m in the process of writing a four-book series.
I grew up and currently live in the south with my wife, three children, and five dogs. It’s a full and happy home filled with love, laughter and lots of shenanigans – by the human children and fur babies!
I am a hopeless romantic and loves to write in my limited spare time (I have a full-time job as an education administrator). After looking through books online, I realized there weren’t many sweet, romantic love stories involving women. So, I decided to start writing them and continue to do so.
My hope is to provide stories about love, regardless of what that love looks like.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Cupcake Dreams is my first and latest venture. I was really inspired because I couldn’t find many lesbian romance stories that were sweet with happily ever afters. So, I decided to write one. Now that I have, I am already working on my second book which will be part of a four-books series.
My hope for Cupcake Dreams was to provide something, sweet, fun and exciting to read. Sort of like Hallmark meets lesbians. And, my muse is my sweet, spunky wife.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it’s unusual, but it is probably old fashioned. I’m a visual and tactile learner, so I hand write all of my first drafts in a notebook. Then, I transfer them onto my laptop. For some reason, it’s easier for me to physically write my books than type the first draft.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dan Brown is my favorite author to read because he keeps me on the edge of my seat. I also enjoy his historical references and settings. I know this isn’t the genre that I write, but I do enjoy reading his books. Angels and Demons is my all time favorite!
What are you working on now?
A four-book series set on the East Coast. There are four distinct couples that know each other in some form or fashion. Each book is dedicated to a couple and they all come together in the final book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still learning…..
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write. Don’t worry about what you think others will buy or not, write because you love you and your stories and writing will get better as you write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
What are you reading now?
Harper Bliss’ “A Swing at Love.”
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep writing stories that I love and publishing as often as I can.
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?
Angels and Demons, A Walk to Remember, The Bible