Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in the small city of Leduc, just south of Edmonton, AB, with my parents, Ken and Linda, and my older brother Brad. After graduating with a Diploma in Child Daycare Management, I moved to Edmonton, where I lives today with my husband of eight years, Robin.
When i’m not writing, I work for an RV Dealership where I takes care of all the Accounts Payables and Payroll. A position I have become extraordinarily grateful for not only is it a fantastic place to work but they have also provided me with the flexibility to pursue my dream in writing my first novel. In the summer months we love to spend time out at our golf lot where my husband Robin and I have a Fifth Wheel. Golfing and enjoying time with friends and family is what we love most about the summer months and in the winter besides sitting down in front of my laptop to write, I also enjoys movies, quiet nights in and getting together with friends to play board games.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
It is called Beyond the Red Carpet. I have always been a fan of Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins novels, and plus I love to watch movies. I love the whole Hollywood scene and I have always wanted to write a novel, however, I never thought I would be creative enough to do it. I finally decided to take the small idea of a plot and start writing. I really had no idea where the story was going or where it would end up until the book was complete. I am currently working on the prequel to Beyond The Red Carpet.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, I don’t think I do. I just sit down and write. I often have where I want the next chapter to go, but I usually just sit and start writing and the story flows on its own.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Like I mentioned, Danielle Steel, Jackie Collins, I also enjoy other genres like Stephen King, John Saul and really whoever is able to captivate me with a good story. But a huge portion of my collection and reading has to be Danielle Steel.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the prequel to Beyond the Red Carpet. Beyond the Red Carpet is the first book in the Hollywood Lies trilogy. The second book will be titled Heart of Stone.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use twitter a lot, and it has served to be pretty beneficial. I have also starting exploring other platforms and have began discovering many sites such as this one. I also use Facebook a lot, promoting on my fan page.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
First thing is just focus on getting the book out to the public. Be patient it is a long process but just keep yourself focused and take the time to promote yourself and your book daily on as many platforms as you can think of. Also reach out to other new authors, whether they are self published Indie Authors or Traditionally published. Having a support network is so important.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just sit down and write. That was the words of advice I was given when I expressed my dream of always wanting to write a book. Because of those words of advice I actually did it. I wrote and released my first book in 6 months.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I am reading a novel called Mist Deep by a fellow author that I connected with on Twitter. It is not typically my genre of book but I like to be exposed to new works of fiction.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will continue to work on my second book. I hope to have it finished in the next couple months. I will get that one released and then start on the third and final book of the trilogy.
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?
Well my own of course would be one of them, Beyond the Red Carpet. Also The House on Hope Street, IT, and His Bright Light.
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