Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a wife, mother, and cleaning lady from Nebraska. I currently have four books published on Amazon.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest release is the The Wind of Chicanery. It is the second book in my new YA fantasy trilogy, Ember of the Planet. Ember came to be when, after watching a movie with a particularly fetching bad guy, I pondered the question, “What would happen if the hero fell in love with the villain?”
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to wear rings on each finger when I write. I have no idea why. I just do.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Well definitely J.K. Rowling–doesn’t she inspire everyone? One of my biggest inspirations lately has been Diana Gabaldon and her Outlander series. They’re amazing works.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on book three for Ember, as well as some projects I can’t really talk about yet. Secret stuff!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads is a great place for authors to connect with other authors and readers. Otherwise I like to engage with people on Twitter and Facebook, and I love doing interviews like this one on Awesome Gang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing. Always write. Never stop writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Probably from Elsa, when she reminded us to let it go.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m reading my way through the Princess Diary series, because a friend of mine had the books and said they’re good. It was the same friend who got me hooked on the Outlander series so I trust her judgement!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m getting ready to take a big step into a different genre, so I’m nervous and excited all at once! But I’ll still be doing my YA fantasies as well. So many books to write!
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?
Outlander, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and A Court of Mist and Fury. That sounds like an awesome vacation!
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