Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
“Mollie’s Follies” is my first novel. I’m working on second novel, “Blue Pearl & Pepper Rose.” I’ve authored 345 poems on boomerwomenspeak.com in the Women Writers thread under the title of “What Say You” and using the internet name “Jabber.” I’ve a college degree from Bryant & Stratton College in accounting but I’m retired and married to a retired geologist. We love geocaching as a hobby. Hubby and I live in the country about twenty miles southeast of Buffalo, New York, and have lived here thirty-three years. I grew up on a dairy farm. At twenty-five months old, my birth mother abandoned me. I looked up birth family after my adoptive parents went to be with The Lord.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I met some biological relatives in 1995 and “Mollie’s Follies” is inspired by a late, biological sister. She was married six times. The book is fictionalized and since I like happy endings, I gave her an extra husband.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love God. I love the numbers seven and three.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
This is my first published creation.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on my second novel, “Blue Pearl & Pepper Rose.” Blue Pearl is a fictionalized creation of my adoptive mother. Pepper Rose is a fictionalized creation of myself; my real name is Bonita Rose.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Am just beginning to promote Mollie’s Follies. Have done 233 promos on Facebook sites.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
No. Just learning the ropes myself.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
What are you reading now?
“Tis by Frank McCourt
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have two more novels in mind: “Blue Pearl & Pepper Rose,” and “Father’s Farms.”
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 Bible. Angela’s Ashes. Soul Food. The Source Of My Strength.