Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well, let’s see. I’m a born New Englander who loves dark chocolate, ice coffee, and sports. I know, you know about those already. What you may not know is I have four young children, and got married three weeks after my 21st birthday. On my wedding night, I forgot my license at home and when we went to the after party bar they wouldn’t let me in! I was in my gown, and the whole wedding party tried to vouch for me, but they refused so my new husband and I went home while everyone else stayed out to have fun.
I started writing stories around 14, and have continued writing, in some form, since. My college degree is in Interior Design and for a long time I wanted to be an Architect or Interior Designer. However, after I had my first child, I knew I needed to stay home. Four children later (all natural, I might add – no drugs – yowch) I get to write awesome stories for the world to read.
Ceithin and Aurelia were the first to whisper in my ear, back in 2011, and they were my first novel. (Fractured Moon) I’ve written 14 stories since I first published – 2 novels (Duality and Fractured Moon), a novelette series (My-Sir) a quickie series (The Hot Lunch Series) an erotic horror short story (Mistress of Pain and Illusions) a poetry collection (Cold Bitch) started a marriage novella series (Finding Time) A prequel to Duality (Torn in Two) and was part of a Paranormal Anthology with several other talented authors (Snowed In) .
I write a little something for everyone, a taste for every palate, shall we say =)
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Ah, the million dollar question. I actually just finished re-writing Fractured Moon, which will go live again on May 27, 2014 after a long hiatus off the shelves. As I’ve grown as a writer over the past few years, I knew Ceithin and Aurelia needed some polishing, and the plot holes needed to be fixed. I’d always loved their story, and I’m so happy with the changes made.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I’d love to make stuff up to sound more interesting, but really I just sit here, in my little two foot square in my house, and pour out whatever my chaotic mind thinks. Although, on this past Saturday, I did find myself writing in a notebook at the car shop while waiting for my van to get new tires. I ended up writing the entire Chapter One of (Aurelia Fridell #2)
I only drink coffee in the morning, the rest of the day it’s water or herbal tea.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love to read. My first love was Crime Drama (Patricia Cornwell, John Kellerman, etc) Then I found the J.D Robb series ‘In Death’, and let’s just say I was hooked on Eve and Roarke, fascinated by the characters Nora Roberts writes, and enamored with the world she created. I adore paranormal and urban fantasy novels as well, and Ilona Andrews shines in world building. There are so many authors who’ve helped shape me in some way, both large and small.
What are you working on now?
Polishing a few last minute details, and the second book in the series. I’ve also got six other projects going. *laughs* I really need to focus on one at a time, but try telling my fickle muse that.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Awesome Gang is a great place =) To be honest, marketing is difficult, and not my favorite thing to do. There is a tough balance trying to wear all the hats, and you never know what is going to make a reader want to pick up a book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. In the wise words of Yoda, Do or Do not. There is not try. Also, keep your expectations realistic, or non-existent.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be true to myself when writing. Don’t emulate or try to write like anyone else.
What are you reading now?
*checks kindle* Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover, Hers by Dawn Robertson are the last two books I purchased. I did just beta read a novel by J.M. Dabney that was really interesting.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Fame? *laughs* I wouldn’t know how to be famous. I’m rather shy and quiet, so some kind of spot light might actually make me pass out. I’d love to keep writing stories that touch people, make them think, and entertain them for a while.
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?
I’d rather bring duct tape. No offense to some of my favorite authors, but duct tape would be more useful if I were stranded. I could make a raft and get myself out of trouble rather than reading, and waiting for someone to possibly save me. I’m proactive that way =)
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