Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a new author. Like most, I was completely unsure of myself and really don’t know what to do. Well, that part hasn’t changed much. I still don’t know what I’m doing. It’s all a little overwhelming at times. I am from Utah. Yep, the Mormon state. And, No, I am not a sister wife….. lol. I have completed 2 books and have one ongoing.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I am currently working on the 3rd book in my series. “ Witch’s Link—The Matriarch and the Alpha”.
What inspired me?
Well, I dreamt the first two books. They used to be one book, but I was told my chapters were too long, so I made it into two books.
I had an amazingly vivid dream that woke me up in the wee hours of the morning, actually compelled to scribble it all down. That was over 15 years ago. When I finished writing it down, I thought I got it out of my system. I put it away and several years later, there was a flood in my home. The notebook was misplaced during the packing and replacing of items.
Just before Covid-19, I started reading a lot of romance, fantasy, erotica books, and it dawned on me that I had written a book, or at least the mad scribbles of one. When I went looking for the notebook, I couldn’t find it anywhere. But, the majority of the dream was etched into my mind, and I found myself scribbling into another notebook. I added a few things to fluff it up a bit. I spent most of the year writing in more detail, tweaking here and there. Always finding something I needed to change or elaborate on. It kind of has a life of its own and consumes the majority of my time. But, I think it will be worth it in the end.
The third book’s inspiration was just to complete the story. Give a why to it all. It has to start somewhere.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so. I mean, I did a lot of research, before I published my book. What kind of research? Well, I wanted to make sure I had the details of things in my book just right. For insistence, I must have spent hours looking at different types of helical staircases. Before I found the one I liked for my book. I spent more hours looking up horses, cars, front doors, flooring, shower features… the list goes on.
I don’t know why it was so important to me. I just had to be sure I described it right, and looking at it helped me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I think every book you read, every movie you see, and every day life influences how you write. But if I have to choose a few, I would say:
Anne Rice – When I was a teenager.
Dean Koontz – as a young adult.
But, as an adult my biggest influeners are LB Harpdog, LaurG Novels, Milly Taiden, Alta Hensley, Stasia Black, LORDGRTH… There are just too many.
I prefer to read Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, and Erotica.
What are you working on now?
Writing and editing my third book. Witch’s Link – The Matriarch and the Alpha.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
You know, I just started, so I haven’t really done a lot of that. My books have been free up until a few days ago. I am officially on Amazon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Well, I am a new author, but I would say to stick with it. Proofread and then proofread some more. Listen to your books out loud. You can catch so many mistakes when you hear it, not just reading it to yourself. Take a break once in a while, it’s not going anywhere.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Remember to eat. Lol
What are you reading now?
I just finished a 3 book series called MIND NIGHT BLUE by LB Harpdog.
These books are intense, exciting and wonderfully arousing.
I just have to say, he is an inspiring author. He’s an amazingly visual storyteller. I love it when an author can paint a picture, and draw you into their world so much that you feel like you’re standing right there, as each scene is played out. He accomplishes this to perfection.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Audiobooks… after my 7 book 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?
That’s a tough one!
That would depend on whom I’m stranded with. Nothing scary because I’d freak myself out. How about “The Breaking Belles Series by Alta Hensley. Shoot… That’s all four.
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