Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written four books. One is a children’s book “For Devun” The other two are short books, “Gerald’s Wisdoms” and “WIT’S END” and my most recent book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Secret Diaries of a Nurse: and other short stories
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like writing in my flannel pj’s. I am comfortable and delight in being able to stay in my pjs all day if I want to. I am recently retired from over thirty years of nursing and being able to work i pjs thrills me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have never been without a novel I have read so many great books. I admire Stephen Kings ability to handle a character. Agatha Christie, Mary Higgins Clarke, Michael Connelly, Earle Stanley Gardiner, Harper Lee, Rick Moffina,Lucy Maud Mongomery, Harriet Beecher Stowe, for me the authors and books are endless.
What are you working on now?
A Novel about Jamie Mallory, a young paranoid schizophrenic and his nurse Olivia, it will be a mystery suspense.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Facebook, twitter, goodreads, Google +, and I have a blog site.
https://downhomenovascotia.blogspot.ca/
I also speak to church and service groups when the opportunity arises.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
never give up
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
fear not I am with you always
What are you reading now?
I have three books currently that I am reading all by indie Authors, “The Girlfriend Experience” by Charles O’Donnell, “In the Wicker Wood:Where secrets are buried” by Lazarian Wordsmith and “Diary of a small fish” by Pete Morin. I also plan to read the new book by Harper Lee
What’s next for you as a writer?
To write more.
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, Cujo, The Diary of Ann Frank, and The Old Man and the Sea
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