Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written 4 books. The first one came in at over 400K words and is now residing in a trunk in the attic. My 2nd book – Where There’s Smoke – has just been published by Fireborn Publishing. My 3rd book is out with beta readers and my 4th is still a work in progress.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled Where There’s Smoke and is based in the fire service in N. Ireland. I’ve always been in awe of the work that the emergency services do – never more so than after 9/11. They are a tight unit, more like family, which got me thinking. What if a firefighter thought a murderous arsonist was at work, and none of her comrades believed her? How would she react? What, if anything, could she do? From those questions, the story was born.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing unusual – at least I don’t think so. I prefer quiet to work in, and I do like to have snacks handy – mostly chocolate.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love mainly mystery/suspense/thriller. My favourite authors range from Stephen King to Karen Rose. I love Karin Slaughter, Robert Crais, Jo Nesbo, Tana French, Tess Gerritsen, Jeffery Deaver, Faye Kellerman, Dean Koontz, David Baldacci. The list is endless, and they’ve all influenced me in some way.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on another mystery/suspense tentatively titled The Hungry Ghosts. It’s about a class reunion held on a remote island, which stirs up secrets from the past, and awakens a murderer determined to keep those secrets hidden.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m new to book promotion. Where There’s Smoke is my first published novel, so I’m still trying to find ways to promote it. Finding sites like Awesomegang has been amazing. They’re the perfect way to link authors and readers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing, even if it’s rubbish. You can’t edit an empty page.
What are you reading now?
Breakdown by Jonathan Kellerman.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully, to get my next book published. And the one after that, and the one after that…
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?
Oh, that’s a tough one. For starters, I’d make sure they were the biggest books I could find – Stephen King’s books are good for that. Maybe one practical book – how to survive on a desert island. But the rest would all be for pure enjoyment.
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