Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Journeyed from a West Texas girl to Africa, to Nurse, to Texas Game Warden, to Published Author.
I grew up with my identical twin, Linda, and three brothers in East Africa where our parents served as medical missionaries. My nursing, health education, and law enforcement careers combined for a rich twenty-year career teaching fitness and survival as a Lieutenant at the Texas Game Warden Academy. I currently pursue my mission — to unleash the champion in people — through my writing, speaking, volunteer work in the Discovery Program and my connections with people that cross her path.
I live near Austin, Texas, with my husband, Stanley, and Rhodesian ridgeback puppy, Buddy. Among my interests are travel and competitive sports. I am a gold medalist in the World Police and Fire Games in biathlon (running and pistol shooting), rowing, cross country, and cycling.
My writing career took a five year path from writing factual law enforcement curriculum to creative writing to publish my first book Heartprints of Africa.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Heartprints of Africa: A Family’s Story of Faith, Love, Adventure, and Turmoil is my first book to write and publish-I am currently working on the sequel. I was inspired to write as I became aware of the power of story to cross gaps in culture, age, experience, faith, and background.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do my best writing when I leave the distractions of home. My husband Stanley and dog Buddy take off on our RV so I can write. An unusual writing habit…I am most creative in the evenings with a hearty glass of red wine. Then I fix it in the moring.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Catherine Palmer influenced me most. I grew up with Cathy in East Africa. She has published over 55 books and I felt that if she can write and publish, so can I. I grew up reading the adventure novels of Wilbur Smith-he inspired me with his exciting writing.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the sequel to Heartprints of Africa–Heartbeats of Africa.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a website-www.heartprintsofafrica.com but in my experience the best way to promote my books is by speaking and sharing with people that cross my path.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write. If you don’t know how to edit, design a cover, publish, promote…there are people all along the way that love to help.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just write-don’t edit and write…just write.
What are you reading now?
Simon Ships Out by Jacky Donovon
What’s next for you as a writer?
Write and publish me sequel Heartbeats of Africa as I continue to promote Heartprints of Africa
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 Bible
Diana Galbaldon series-love the time change books
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