Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a mom and wife living in Houston and work a full time job. I write in my scarce spare time and currently have 3 published works. I’ve written 5 and writing my 6th right now. 🙂
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Lost in Shadows is my upcoming release, May 31st. It’s a dark romance and was part of an anthology that was released on Valentine’s Day. It’s a short story but packs a punch.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unusual? Hm… I used to get Starbucks every night and write for an hour or two with sonatas playing, but that didn’t last long. Now I write when I can. I hardly plot anything out, just write where the characters take me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Yasmine Galenorn and Nalini Singh are my two favorite authors. They are truly amazing at their craft and I hope to be half as good as they are one day.
What are you working on now?
Currently I’m working on the prequel to my debut novella, Children of Darkness: Genesis. It will be a story of how my nightmare demons came to be.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I haven’t found the perfect platform or website yet. I’m still attempting to break into the writing world one reader at a time. Hopefully that will change soon! I’m mostly on Facebook and Instagram right now.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Grab as many blog posts you can about marketing and promotions. Everyone swears by different things but they won’t all work for you. Be a sponge.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Don’t spend your time chasing lists and obsessing over the little things. The time will come for you to shine, and you’re a true bright star. Keep writing until then.” My mentor and sensei told me that.
What are you reading now?
I don’t get to read much anymore, but the last book I started was Crossing the Line by Jacquelyn Ayres. She has two amazing series that I just can’t get enough of.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well, I can’t really plan out too much because you never know what tomorrow will bring. I plan to keep writing and putting out books for people to read and hopefully get a good following.
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?
That’s a tough question and my answer changes every time. Where the Red Fern Grows, Archangel’s Blade, and chasing Reese.
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