Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written three full-length novels (The Persimmon Series), two novellas (Shadow, Inc. Series), and one nonfiction with my brother. I left a teaching position to be at home with my kids. A few years ago, I picked up a book my mom recommended and quickly developed a mild obsession with all things romance. I had stories in my mind that wanted out, so I put them on paper.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Tarq is the book I am publishing this month. It as inspired by my recent discovery of fantasy and paranormal romance, mixed with some erotic romance. There are some really good reads out there and I wanted to get away from the comedy I was writing.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I sit on an exercise ball so my legs don’t get numb. I also set a timer so I don’t sit for longer than 30 minutes at a time. Aside from the physical part, I outline and do notes in pencil. I erase often. But I never have the ending figured out until I’m in the middle of the book. I think the characters have to tell me where to go.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
For this new series, especially, I was influenced by Amelia Hutchins. She wrote The Fae Chronicles. It’s amazeballs.
What are you working on now?
I’m wrapping up Quin, Book 2 of Shadow, Inc., and starting Eriq, Book 3. I also have another full-length fantasy novel I’ve yet to publish that will be part of a trilogy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I haven’t figured out the best way to promote my works. It’s been a lot of trial and error. I do you Awesome Gang a lot because they have a free option. Oh, and Ask Dave when I run a free book promo.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write, write, and write some more. I’m better than I was a year ago, but I’m not as good as I want to be. Practice helps.
Also, be patient and have a thick skin. Low-star reviews mess with your head. I’ve had a 1-star and a 2-star and I obsessed about it. But no review was written, so I don’t know why. The bulk of my ratings have been 4 or 5 stars, and those two low ratings still bother me. But it doesn’t matter. At least they took the time to read my book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be brave! I try to be brave every day.
What are you reading now?
I am rereading The Fae Chronicles. I like to revisit books I loved reading.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to get at least two more Shadow, Inc. books out by spring. I’ll also release the first novel of my Daughters of Imperium fantasy romance series by summer and the second book shortly after. The third book hasn’t been started yet, so we’ll see.
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?
Harry Potter! I know it’s not romance, but I do love magic. Maybe some sort of encyclopedia. I’m always trying to learn about the world. Knowledge is power, people!
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