Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a freelance writer and author. I writes novels, and inspirational books. I also blog about marriage, life, and raising twins. I specialise in ghostwriting for other people and love to help them to write their autobiography. I live in Birmingham England with my husband and our twin boys.
I wrote Raj Jarrett’s the only arranged marriage, (Her Autobiography), I co wrote Run for your life, a mystery thriller novel, and I have just written Knocking on Heaven’s door.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called, Knocking on Heaven’s door. I was inspired to write it by a desire to show people that praying is not just for experts but for absolutely everyone!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really although I do keep rewarding myself with numerous cups of coffee! At times I have the television on or some music in the background. Depending on my mood sometimes when I write I have to have complete silence! It varies from one day to the next!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Francine Rivers and her story telling ability. I find her pretty inspirational. I also like A piece of cake by Cupcake Brown. I love how raw and real her writing is and the fact that she proves we can do anything we put our minds, and hearts to. William Wordsworth! His description of places and things brought tears to my eyes!
What are you working on now?
At the moment I am co-authoring another novel set in the caribbean. It is a love story with many twists and turns.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Promoting your books is truly a fine art and I believe needs to be an ongoing venture. I don’t think there is just one site in particular, but rather a combination of many sites, social media, as well as good old fashioned word of mouth.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write about what you love and know about. Start where you’re at, remembering that every great writer started somewhere!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be yourself! Believe in yourself and allow who you are to shine through your writing!
What are you reading now?
Redeeming love by Francine Rivers.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully branching out of my comfort zones and taking up the challenge of trying new types of writing.
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?
My Bible, Sophie Kinsella’s shopaholic abroad, Kate Quinn’s mistress of Rome.
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