Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written two books so far, and have two in my current work in progress. I recently signed up for the NaNoWriMo this year, so hopefully I’ll have three finished novels under my belt soon.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Entitled ‘A Destiny Awakened’. It was inspired by my love of folk tales. I ran across a blog on African Folk tales and saw the potential for some great characters.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I never write linear. I write when a scene pops up in my head and then plug it into a WIP that fits. By the time I decide to finally write and finish one of my WIPs most of the book is written and it becomes a mission of making everything cohesive.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Nora Roberts and have studied her writing my whole life. She and Jayne Ann Krentz are my biggest influencers with regards to the way I put together my stories.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on two WIPs. Escaping Destiny which is book three in my Destiny series, and Haven which is a separate book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve just started actually promoting my books. Awesomegang and RomPromoCentral.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. Simple but most important. The more you write, the better you write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Value yourself.
What are you reading now?
I’m re-reading Dana Marie Bell’s Grey Court Series. It’s probably my fourth time reading “The Hob” ! 🙂
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to finish my Destiny Series and continue to improve and write great stories.
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?
Nora Roberts ‘Northern Lights’ Dana Marie Bell’s ‘The Hob’ and Lora Leigh’s “Elizabeth’s Wolf’
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