Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My Indian born hubby and I live in Auckland, New Zealand, we have been married for more than 20 years. I have written two books, Julie & Kishore and the sequel Julie & Kishore: Take Two. I am currently writing a third which I am calling Nina’s Art, which has many of the same characters but is a competley different story.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is, Julie & Kishore: Take Two which follows straight on from my first book Julie & Kishore. I always knew I would split the story over two books.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My little dog Louie likes to sit on my lap while I write. I love this, but when he puts his nose on the keyboard, I have to be careful!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
As a passionate reader from an early age many books and authors have influenced me, to name a few – Roald Dahl, Dr Seuss, C. S. Lewis, Judy Blume and many more.
What are you working on now?
I am writing my third book which I have called Nina’s Art. This is a competley different story to my other two books, but involves many of the same characters.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
List your book(s) with multiple sites and keep on promoting. Send copies or go and visit all of the bookshops in your city. Give them a free copy of your book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep trying, don’t give up, and don’t get bogged down by the doing and forget to enjoy the process of writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you cant say anything nice about someone, don’t say anything at all.
What are you reading now?
At the moment I am currently reading a book called Elizabeth is missing by Emma Healey. It is a very good read.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To finish writing Nina’s Art and get it published.
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?
What an intriguing question! Perhaps a ‘How to survive on a desert island’ book? But seriously, just for the pure pleasure of reading….. A suitable boy by Vikram Seth, Charlotte’s Web by E B White, Lord of the Flies by William Golding and The life of Pi by Yann Martel. I have chosen a variety of books to keep me occupied on the desert island.
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