Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been in the literary world for about five years now, currently in the process of book 40. Most of my writing is done part-time, as I also have a full-time job in management with a major retailer. I started writing after losing a parent, the stress of dealing with the loss led me to jot a few words down on paper and it went from there, Once I realized I had a full manuscript, I sent a few chapters to three small publishers and received a contract from all three. I love what I do, and look forward to the day when I can commit to my craft full-time.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book, Call Out My Name-A Vampire’s Tale is part two of the Vampire Tales series. I’ve always wanted to write a paranormal book, and seeing as how the first book in the series (Fascinated By A Billionaire-A Vampire’s Tale) was well-received, I felt I owed it to my readers to answer some of their questions in book form.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I personally don’t think it’s unusual, but I have to have a box of Milk Duds and have some sort of white noise in order for the ideas to flow properly.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would have to say Terry McMillan, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Stephen King, and a host of others.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m finishing up a story that is a part of a series of zodiac romance tales. After that, I plan to start on an urban fairy tale reminiscent of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I rely heavily on a combination of word of mouth along with social media promotion to promote my work. I also showcase my work at book fairs across the country geared towards my fan base.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Everyone will not love your work as much as you do. Write your story anyway.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard would be to write what you (as the author) want to write. All stories resonate in some way, shape, form or fashion with readers.
What are you reading now?
My current read is Half Of A Yellow Sun by Chimamada Ngosi Adichie. I love her writing style and storytelling abilities.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Next for me as a writer: I’m finishing up a vampire series, and starting on an urban novel before taking a hiatus to devote my time to my publishing company.
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?
Purposely stranded on a desert island? There’s at least a ton of books I’d bring, but my top four would have to be Becoming-Michelle Obama, 1922 by Stephen King, Set-A Novella by Alexandria House, and Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
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