Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a new author when it comes to novels. I have written some screenplays in the past, which is very fun for me, but you wait and wait for someone (anyone!) to read it. When you have your story in a book format, many more people have the opportunity to check out your work.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Plagued: Book One — The Girl Who Chased The Shadows.
I know, I know there are too many “The Girl” titled books. My tongue was planted firmly in my cheek when I chose that title. I suppose most won’t know that since this is my first introduction to readers. Eventually they will though.
As I mentioned earlier, I am a fan of screenplays. Plagued started out as a screenplay for a fifteen minute short film.
I had made the acquaintance of a very popular youtuber and we got to talking over lunch one day about her plans for Halloween. She likes to do something extra fun for her subscribers for various holidays.
After lunch I went home and started thinking of a story specifically for her. It took me a few weeks to put it together, and a few more ironing out the kinks. By the time I had finished, she had already green lit another Halloween project. Instead of feeling dejected I forged ahead with my idea.
Three years later here we are.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m not sure if this is unusual or not really. I’m a pretty visual person. So when I’m writing there’s a movie playing in my head of all the characters. I cast those characters so it’s easier for me to write for them.
While at first Skyler was the popular youtuber, when I went on with the project without her, I had other young ladies in mind. Mostly Sasha Pieterse. Your audience may know her as Ally from Pretty Little Liars.
Sam Elliott, Jack Black, Anthony Sabato Jr. and many more were all in my head too.
Again, not sure if that’s unusual or not.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Gosh. I have always loved to read. Probably ever book I’ve ever read has influenced me somehow. The classics, Tolkien, the Dune series, the Shannara series, books from the Star Wars universe, Clive Cussler, Agatha Christie, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Helen Fielding and many more. I really like a ton of different things.
Also movies have inspired me. I’m a fan of B movies. Terrible ones. I also love grindhouse type movies. Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror is just perfect in every way for me.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on Plagued: Book 2 right now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m new to this so maybe I should be asking that. Let me know!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Writing the book is just half the battle. Promotion is tricky and I still haven’t figured it out myself. Don’t give up!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes well you might find
You get what you need
What are you reading now?
Chapter Five of my sequel over and over and over.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to keep on keeping on with my story ideas until I run out of them.
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?
Geez I’d probably want “Surviving On A Desert Island For Dummies.”
A bible would be handy.
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