Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a 46 year old mother and wife currently residing in Hunterdon County New Jersey. I have been writing since the age of 13 and finally thought it was time to branch out of my comfort zone in writing The Opening which took me a little of two years to complete. So far I have written two books. The second book Venomous Kiss will be out this year.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Opening is a personal story all in itself full of surprises, twists and turns. The thing that most inspired me to write a supernatural horror was one, my love for the genre and two, the ability for me to communicate my best through this genre. Spiritual/Supernatural/Horror writings is a whole other language to some people and when expressed in a creative way can take us as far as our imaginations, dreams and fears will carry us.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I have any unusual writing habits unless needing the television or music blaring in the background is unusual.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King and Sydney Sheldon are like the most awesome writers to me. I can definitely say that they have had some influence on my writing.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a feature film for The Opening, a new novel Venomous kiss which will also be a film and SpiritWalkers the prequel to The Opening which will start production in late 2019.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The best method is personal promotion and when I say personal I mean, the author should put all of the love and work into promoting their projects because no one else is going to love our work the same way that we do. I do a lot of self promoting which can be timely but very gratifying in the end. By doing promoting on my own I get to meet with and talk to the most wonderful people who usually are able to push me in the right direction in furthering my promotional and networking skills.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid. Everyone has a story to tell big or small and it is time for you to tell yours. The best promotion is to get out there and talk to people even if you have to rent a space for your first book signing and handout flyers to promote it. You will ALWAYS get negative with the good pertaining to your book. Do not let it discourage you because if you do, you have already lost. It’s your story, your words and your ideas.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep pushing! There were a few times I wanted to give up. I wouldn’t allow myself to do so.
What are you reading now?
I actually wish I had time to read outside of my own work but with a new novel and scripts to go through I don’t have too much time to read anything else.
What’s next for you as a writer?
After Venomous Kiss, I will start on another writing project in the horror genre of course!
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 Stand by Stephen King
Bloodline by Sydney Sheldon
Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon
The Langoliers by Stephen King
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