Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Catharine Leona Joy Parks and I have written 6 books. I live in Niagara Falls, Ontario with my sister. I have six grown children, who are spread out across Ontario, and one in Victoria, B.C. I am a singer as well as songwriter of gospel music.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called For the Shattered Soul: Dealing With the Pain Within. I have written this book based on personal counselling and the lessons I have learned from them.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors who have influenced me are Christine Feehan, J.D.Robb (Nora Roberts), and Sherrilyn Kenyon. I love their writing style.
What are you working on now?
I am presently thinking about starting a series, that deal with conflict and spirituality.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have done very little advertising so I am just branching out in it this year.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write as often as you can, if you can’t write daily then think about what your prospective characters will be doing, and how you will handle them. Listen to your readers because they will tell you what they want to read. Listening is as important as writing, and marketing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write everyday, it takes discipline but it will get you far. If you hear a conversation, a line that is said out in the street, or in a certain conversation – remember it, write it down. Writers use whatever they experience, or imagine and some of it comes from everyday, ordinary speech, activities or events. If it is unusual and you want to remember it, write it down!
What are you reading now?
One of Christine Feehan’s books of course..
What’s next for you as a writer?
This year I will be working on my series books and learning, learning, learning more about how to market my books to increase exposure and sales.
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?
All Christine Feehan books that I have not read yet, and my manuscript that I am working on.
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