Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a full-time working wife and mom of twins. I have been a certified project manager for more than 13 years, working for such company Patagonia, Guitar Center and Adobe. I have also worked as a copywriter and freelance author, in addition to writing 10 plays, several of which have been read, produced and published.
I recently wrote an e-book called “From Homework Hell to Help! A Parent’s Guide to 75 Solutions to Help Kids Save Time and Stress Less Using Project Management Techniques.”
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called: “From Homework Hell to Help! A Parent’s Guide to 75 Solutions to Help Kids Save Time and Stress Less Using Project Management Techniques.”
It was inspired by the need to covert chaos into calm from a very busy life as a working mom of multiples, leveraging the organizational, communication, and productivity skills I used on the job every day as a successful project manager.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yeah, I write when the mood strikes and when my energy is there. I am a very disciplined person, but whdn it cones to writing, I find being less disciplined works for me!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I loved Steinbeck since high school. I loved his fresh and relatable way if expressing himself. I find the same with Stephen King and Dave Barry, on opposite sides of the spectrum.
What are you working on now?
I am gearing up to write another non-fiction book, this time for those who want to learn about project management.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Networking, getting reviews and supporting other writers. I find fellow authors to be a very supportive and encouraging bunch to be around.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Take classes, meet other writers and discover what your genre is so you can focus your passion in a direction that will make you feel the most rewarded and productive.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Done is better than perfect.” Sheryl Sandberg
What are you reading now?
I am about to read John Green’s “Turtles All the Way Down.”
What’s next for you as a writer?
More books, maybe exploring other genres, possibly pusuing tradional publishing.
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?
For laughs: Artie Lang’s “Too Fat to Fish.” For longing to be with my loved ones: “Wuthering Heights” by the great Emily Bronte. For when I am questioning existence: “Cosmos” by Carl Sagan. For hope: “Africa in My Blood” by Jane Goodall
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