Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in the UK in the East London suburb of Barking. I’ve lived in Israel, New York and North Carolina and somehow ended up in St. Louis, where I work as a writer and freelance puzzle constructor of word puzzles and logic problems. I live with her husband, two children, and a very opinionated feline. My first novel, P.A.W.S., was published in June 2013 and my second book in the series, Argentum, was released in October 2014. I’m currently working on number 3 in the series.
In addition I have stories in several anthologies including Fauxpocalypse, Shades of Fear, Darkly Never After, and Sins of The Past. In February 2015 I published a book of logic puzzles, Paws 4 Logic, with my son Joey. I believes that with enough tea and dark chocolate you can achieve anything!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent release – out this week is an ebook of 3 short stories entitled “Will There Be Watermelons on Mars?” It was inspired predominantly by my years living in Israel and although the stories are speculative they hold a lot of truth.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Just tea – it must be my British roots, but I cannot write without a mug of strong tea with milk by my side. I must get through gallons each week.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My biggest influence in my book series was JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books in particular book 3 when she introduces the concept of the animagi. I was particular fascinated by this, but wanted to go deeper. How in fact did the witches and wizards of Hogwarts study to become animagi. What does this involve. From these thoughts P.A.W.S. was born.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on several projects. Firstly there’s book 3 of the P.A.W.S. series which is currently called Maze of Shadows but might well change.
Then in the fall we plan to release the second installment of our Sins of Time horror anthologies of which I am both a contributor and the editor of the anthology. Our new anthology will be called Sins of the Future and I won’t say a lot about my story accept that it features an android and a very irksome chihuahua.
Lastly I am working with an illustrator to put out a children’s book with an eco theme, Adana the Earth Dragon. I’m really excited about this collaboration.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I mainly Facebook, Twitter and my blog. Plus I like to get out and about and do as many in person appearances as I can.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write the book you would like to read . . . oh, and try NaNoWriMo – it really worked for me.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Get yourself a copy of Stephen King’s On Writing. I don’t necessarily agree with everything he says, but it is definitely with a read.
What are you reading now?
Diane Gabaldon’s Outlander
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully I continue writing books, stories, and puzzles and building my readership.
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?
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Douglas Adams, Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere, Terry Pratchett’s Thief of Time, and Alice’s Adventure’s in Wonderland.
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