Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a contemporary romance author who lives in a small Iowa town. Small towns are my favorite, especially in books. I enjoy a town where everyone’s friendly and knows you by name.
I began publishing in the early months of 2015. Looking back, I didn’t have a clue what I was doing. I just knew I had a story to tell and I wanted people to read it. So here I am, three years and ten books later.
I enjoy walking outdoors along trails with my three dogs. Yes, I have my hands full with them. Thankfully, my daughter walks with me!
When I’m not writing my next book, I’m reading and drinking LOTS of coffee! Saying I’m addicted to coffee is an understatement…
Speaking of being addicted…office supplies and planners are my addiction. I won’t mention how much I have around my office.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Saving Jenna, my latest release, was inspired by the thought of a second chance love story where the hero comes back to town for a short time only to find out his true love has not only moved on but is in an abusive relationship.
It was an emotional story to write, but I’m proud of it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
None that I can think of.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My two favorite authors are Tami Hoag and James Patterson. I often get asked why I read Suspense/Crime/Mystery genre and write Romance.
What are you working on now?
I’ve been invited to join a group of eleven other authors to write a novella for an interconnected series based in a small town, centering around a coffee shop owned by an older couple.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Word of mouth works wonders, but I enjoy finding new-to-me websites like Awesome Gang to promote my books. There are several I’m still finding out about, and I have a lot to learn, but for right now, it’s sites like this one and newsletter ads.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you know and do not, I repeat, do not give up. It’s a tough, but it’s so worth it!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep your eyes on your own goals.
Comparison is a thief of joy.
Figure out what you want and make it happen.
What are you reading now?
Demons Forever, Book Six – Shadow Demon Saga by Sarra Cannon
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing, publishing, and promoting. My goal is to be a full-time author by December 2019.
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?
Anything by James Patterson
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