Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in a very small town, about 200 people. I lived on the lake and spent my childhood swimming and collecting tadpoles. I enjoy camping, hiking, swimming, drawing, and writing. I have been writing since middle school, but had to put my writing aside for a long time due to illness of my first husband. He passed away from a heart attack after several years of being bed ridden. After he passed away I lost myself in my writing once again. I remarried and my new husband pushed me to get published, which was not something I had ever thought of doing before. My writing was just for me, something I enjoyed. I have one novel published, two in various stages of edits before they go to the publisher and one complete, but not yet in the editing stage. Other than that I have about 50 started in the computer in a variety of different stages of development.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Infamous A.H. and it was inspired by my love of research. I spend a lot of time researching the past, I love history and I love London, so it was natural for my novels to take that turn.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a pantser and I never plot anything out. I suppose my most unusual writing habit is also why I have so many started. I start on a novel, and if it doesn’t speak to me I move on to a new one. I keep moving from story to story until I find one that the characters are speaking to me. I don’t think of myself as the writer, I am the story teller and I am just lucky enough to be allowed the chance to share my characters stories.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My biggest influence, though not in content, is Steven King. I have been reading his work since long before it was appropriate for me to do so. I also am influenced by authors such as Catherine Coulter and Kat Martin, just to name a couple, but it would take me a very long time to name all those who have influenced me in one way or another.
What are you working on now?
I have two novels that I am trying to complete. The Infamous A.H. a historical romance set in 1800 London England and Lord Dansfire set in 1801 London England. They are the first two in my London Series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have had good luck with Twitter, Goodreads and Facebook. Facebook is getting a little worse since there are so few people who see my posts unless I promote it and then it is not a sure thing that more than a few dozen will ever see it.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do not get discouraged by naysayers or rejections. Keep at it and you will find happiness and success.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe that you can accomplish something and you can. Believe it is impossible and it is.
What are you reading now?
Rereading for the umpteenth time Clan of the Cave Bear
What’s next for you as a writer?
Working towards being a full time writer.
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 need 8. The Dark Tower series by Stephen King. If I just absolutely had to pick 4(I am not going with 3 if I have the option) it would have to be The Gunslinger, The Drawing of the Three, The Wastelands and The Dark Tower. Rudeness, how can you live with yourself making me break up the set.
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