Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have loved reading and writing since I was a child. As an adult working in the education field, I often found my mind wandering to ideas for my latest book project. After having my first child, I decided to stay home with him and squeeze as much writing in as humanly possible. I currently have two books published and one short story: Hidden In A Hawaiian Sunset, The Hills Of Tuscany, and The AI Archives. Hidden In A Hawaiian Sunset and The Hills Of Tuscany are the first two installments of The Broken Woman Cycle. This series is about people who feel broken, yet continue to struggle onward until they achieve their versions of true happiness and healing. Of course, I had too add romance, action, comedy, and a bit of thriller to the mix. My main goals in life are to be a good wife, a good mother, and a good writer. That is more than enough to keep me quite busy, I’m sure.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Hills Of Tuscany is the last book I published and I just really wanted to continue Abigail Simon’s story. She is much more complex than you realize in the first book and her whole life has been one valiant struggle.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not unless you count staying up all night and ingesting insane amounts of coffee.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have a soft spot for classic authors such as Poe, Austin, Bronte (both of them), Shakespeare, Doyle, Tolkein, and some Dickens. I also immensely enjoy newer authors such as Juila Quinn, Shannon Drake, Julie Garwood, Terry Goodkind, R. A. Salvatore, and Matthew Reilley.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I am writing the third installment of The Broken Woman Cycle. The title is A Story For Ireland and the story continues the tale of characters from the first two books of the series. I have loved many people who struggled with suicidal thoughts and major depression, so I am writing this story for them. My message is that they are not alone and life can get so much better if they only hang on. The world is full of infinite possibility.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I do a lot of social media promotion, but enrolling my books into Kindle Direct has been invaluable.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you really want it, then don’t ever give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Take everything with a pound of salt.
What are you reading now?
Currently, I am reading Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to take a break from The Broken Woman Cycle and start working on some fantasy and science fiction manuscripts. I’m very excited to finally get those stories down on paper.
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?
The Holy Bible, The Complete Works Of Edgar Allen Poe, Tropical Fruits And Other Edible Plants, and How To Survive On A Deserted Island.
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