Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been writing as D. G. Driver for the past two and a half years. My Young Adult novels Cry of the Sea, Whisper of the Woods, and Passing Notes are all published by indie press Fire and Ice Young Adult Books. This April I had a short novella published in the romance anthology Second Chance for Love. When I’m not writing, I’m teaching and occasionally singing in a community theater musical somewhere in Nashville.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My newest novel is Whisper of the Woods, which was released in November, 2015. It is the second book of the Juniper Sawfeather Novels about a teen environmentalist who discovers mythical creatures during her pursuits to protect the natural world. I’m currently working on the third book in this series.
As mentioned in my bio, I had a novella published this year in the short story collection Second Chance for Love, which is adult romance published by Satin Romance Books. This story was inspired by a time when I was a single mom in Nashville and got pulled over for a speeding ticket.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can’t say I have any unusual writing habits. I mostly write when I get home from work each day and do the bulk of my writing on the weekend. I have a home office that is very cluttered. When I really want to focus and get a lot of uninterrupted writing done, I like to go somewhere away from wifi, so I’m not tempted to go online at all.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
When I was a child I was a huge Judy Blume fan. Later, I discovered horror novels and had a huge Stephen King phase. I think that’s why I like to write contemporary fantasy. It mixes both the realistic fiction of Blume and the crazy imagination I got from King.
What are you working on now?
I just finished the first draft of my 3rd Juniper Sawfeather book. It is scheduled to be released in May, 2017. I’m also working on a short story for a fantasy collection. When I’m done with both of those I plan to write a contemporary adult fiction novel – my first try at that.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still experimenting with a lot of stuff. My first book, Cry of the Sea, is about mermaids, so I started posting a mermaid picture a day on my Instagram account (along with other things). It is my favorite place to play. I also post frequently on Twitter and my Facebook page. I have used a couple promotion groups for special deals on my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be shy. I’m shy and have to really overcome it. You’ve got to get out there and make yourself seen.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just keep writing. Plug through that first draft and get it done. You can always revise later.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am working on getting an agent for my middle grade and young adult fiction. I am hoping to write my first full length adult fiction later this year.
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?
I’d bring a could big fat collections of short stories. I have one from college. I’m not one to repeat books often, so that would help keep things fresh.
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