Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hey there, hi there, ho there! I’m the author of the INFEC†IOUS Series, a three book Young Adult, Post-Apocalyptic, Coming of Age Story. It’s about teenage, virgin Ivy (who is oh so much like me except for the teenage virgin part) who is living in the last year of Earth as we know it. Um, about me? Well, I’m a sugar artist and cake sculptor. I’ve been on several tv shows and won a competition judged by Buddy the Cake Boss (I also thoroughly embarassed myself in front of David Tutera….). I’m a cross-bearing temple, a wife, a mother of two awesome chicks, a painter, and a singer. Basically if it’s right brained, I’m likely to have tried it and if it’s left brained I’m abysmal at it.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
IMMANEN† is my latest book and it’s the third book in the INFEC†IOUS Series. I wrote INFEC†IOUS because I wanted to write exciting, engaging Christian fiction. No Amish, no Little House on the Prairie, how about a zombie twist instead. My books can best be described as Twilight meets Left Behind with just a touch of The Walking Dead.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Herm….. I’m a very transparent writer. If Ivy is suffering through something or battling herself, you can bet I’ve felt similarly at some point and she’s probably handling a lot like I did. I write to entertain and encourage but I’m kind of sneaky about it.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a couple different books (code for I have writer’s block for fiction right now) and I’ve also been writing a lot of articles for my blog and for other publications.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
If you figure that out please tell me….
Do you have any advice for new authors?
This is a LONG, SLOW, LABORIOUS, process! Writing well is a learned skill that takes time and practice. Be patient with YOURSELF.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Follow Jesus, He knows best.
What are you reading now?
Collection of C.S. Lewis’ writings and “The Confident Woman”
What’s next for you as a writer?
I honestly don’t know!
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, and three books I haven’t read yet!
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