Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Winchester, Massachusetts and I’ll always be a New England girl at heart. I miss the towering trees of Maine, the mountains of New Hampshire, Cape Cod and the Boston skyline. I especially miss the four season of New England — especially the Fall. But I guess I’ve never had a problem making “home” whoever I happen to be living. And I visit New England as often as I can. I called Los Angeles home for twenty-five years but now I live in the high desert in southern Nevada.
I’ve written and published seven books and I’m working on three more.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I’m write science fiction primarily, but my most recent publication was a short book of biographical poetry called, Nothing at All. It became a #1 best seller in its category on Amazon before it was released. It was inspired by the death of my mother who passed away a few years ago. She loved reading and when I took up writing ten years ago, she was proud to finally have a writer in the family. She always claimed to be my #1 fan. She would have enjoyed my poetry. I wrote it all for her, really.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sometimes I think I get too emotionally involved with my characters. For example, I’m wrapping up the fourth book in my science fiction series and there is one chapter in the second book that I still can not read without crying. And recently had to review my earlier books in the series, and there are conversations between characters that still make me laugh out loud. I guess that might sound weird to readers, but after talking to other author friends I discovered that I”m not the only one who reacts emotionally to my own writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve found inspiration from many authors and books. I admire the beauty and emotion of Hemingway, the eloquence and human insight of Shakespeare, the quintessential crime detective stories of the famous Bostonian, Robert B. Parker, the exquisitely vivid writings of Suzanne Collins and so many more.
What are you working on now?
I’m writing a four-part series called the INTWINE series. Interested readers should start with INTWINE: Star-Crossed DNA. In addition to wrapping up the last book in the series: INVIRAL: The Phage, I’m nearly done with a book for authors that contains publishing tips. It will be offered for free on my website. Also, a book of fairy tales based on my science fiction series is half done.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Mainly, I stay in touch with my readers via newsletters, emails and social media. When I’m ready to launch a new title review advertising avenues and re-assess the value of each. As any indy author knows, it’s an ever changing field in terms of marketing and sales potential.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would advise new authors to read Stephen King’s, On Writing and The Elements of Style by Strunk and White. I extend my sincere congratulations to new authors and I welcome them to the industry.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
A wise person once said, art, including writing, is a blank canvas waiting for your creative voice. Otherwise, there are no rules.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading, POTSHOT by Robert B. Parker.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m having my series made into audiobooks while I continue writing.
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?
The four books in my INTWINE series to refer back to, so I could keep writing more volumes to add to the science fiction universe I created.
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