Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a USA Today bestselling author of 25 books published in 7 languages. Most of my swashbuckling action-adventure historical romances are set in medieval Scotland.
Before I was a writer, I had a colorful career that included teaching ballet, doing typography in a graphic arts studio, composing music for science films, playing in an all-girl band on CBS Records, doing voices for the MTV animated feature The Maxx, video games Diablo and Starcraft, and Star Wars audiobooks. I’m married to a rock star who’s also my high school sweetheart.
I love playing medieval matchmaker, transporting readers to a place where the bold heroes have endearing flaws, the women are stronger than they look, and chivalry is alive and well!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is BRIDE OF ICE, Book 2 of The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch. Since my Warrior Maids series was a reader favorite, I decided I had to tell the stories of their daughters.
In BRIDE OF ICE, Hallidis Cameliard has an etched-in-stone destiny–marriage to a man of the king’s choosing and eventual reign over Rivenloch. So of course I had to mess with that and throw in a hero who would ruin all her best-laid plans. Enter Colban an Curaidh, a Highlander whose honor and charm belie his humble beginnings and thaw Hallie’s heart.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m a plotster (half plotter, half pantster). I have a general outline before I start writing, but I like to discover connections, motivations, and surprises right along with the reader.
I also edit as I go rather than writing several drafts, so when I write THE END, all I need is a final read to make sure the flow is right.
I don’t write well with music going, especially if there are lyrics. Since I have a background in music, I’m very likely to sing along, which takes me out of the writing zone.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My early inspirations for the kind of stories I write were Howard Pyle for his noble tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood, and Ray Bradbury for his magical descriptions. When I was old enough to read historical romance, I devoured Jude Deveraux and Julie Garwood, and I loved Penelope Williamson’s writing. “Keeper of the Dream” is one of my favorites.
What are you working on now?
I’m just starting Book 3 of The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch, BRIDE OF MIST. It will follow the adventures of the third daughter, Feiyan la Nuit, as she seeks vengeance on the savage knight who attacks her clan in the tournament at the end of BRIDE OF ICE.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Email is always my favorite way to contact readers, and email blast services like Awesome Gang are the best way to contact NEW readers. I also engage on a daily basis in my Facebook group, giving my fans behind-the-scenes peeks, sharing special sales, and hosting exclusive giveaways.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t write unless you must. Writing is not a get-rich-quick scheme or an easy path to fame. It’s hard work, and you have to have a passion for it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just do it. Most of my success has come from being willfully naive about my chances of succeeding. I try not to think about all the ways I might fail and just go for it. If I fall, I fall. I won’t let it discourage me. I’ll just get back up and move on to the next thing.
What are you reading now?
I just finished “On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder, a very short guidebook that everyone should read about resisting fascism. Now I’m starting “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. My TBR pile is so eclectic! “Alexander Hamilton”…”Crazy Rich Asians”…”Doctor Sleep”…”Too Wanton to Wed”…
What’s next for you as a writer?
Since I’m also a voiceover actress, I’m considering creating audiobooks this year in partnership with a male voiceover talent. As far as writing, I’m working on Book 3 of the Warrior Daughters and plan to write about the Warrior Sons soon.
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?
1) Surviving on and Escaping from a Desert Island for Dummies
2) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
3) The Lord of the Rings
4) My grandmother’s floor dictionary, which is so enormous, it might make a decent raft
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