Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written close to 30 books. Some in a different pen name that included motorcycle club romance. For this pen name I’ve written six books in a cozy mystery series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last book I wrote is entitled Melted Memories. It was the sixth book in my cozy mystery series that revolves around an ice cream shoppe owner and her friends.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it’s unusual, but I tend to jot down my thoughts onto a piece of paper. Not an outline. Just random notes. I always hated writing outlines in school and I refuse to do them now. lol
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King mainly. I love his writing style. It’s very laid back but he has a way of drawing you in and making you believe the unbelievable. That’s a craft I long to grasp hopefully one day.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the first book of a new cozy mystery series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I hire a writing assistant to help with promotions. I tried promoting my books but found it time consuming. It’s much easier to let someone who is proficient in promotions to do it for me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Simply write. Don’t stress too much on the first draft. Just get those thoughts down and allow your characters freedom. Many times you’ll find that the characters you create have their own voice and will instruct you on how they want their story told.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing. Even if you write a book, publish it, and it bombs, just keep writing. You won’t knock them all out of the ballpark and not everyone will like what you write. Just keep your head down and continue to write.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading Amanda Lee’s witch series right now.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Eventually I would like to write a serious drama. I have the story in my head, but this will be a labor of love and I want to take my time with it.
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?
To Kill a Mockingbird
Stephen King’s 11/23/63
The Green Mile
Author Websites and Profiles
Constance Barker Amazon Profile