Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I love to read and that lead to my love of writing. Years ago, I was a teacher and story time was the best part of the day for me and the kids. Since then, I have had the desire to write but was only able to realize my dream a few years ago. My experience working with kids has helped me to create books I think children/middle grade/young adult readers will enjoy. So far I have four books in the Patchwork Dog and Calico Cat series (children) and I’m presently working on the third book in the Wee People series (MG/YA).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I published the fourth book, “A Ghostly Adventure” in my children’s, Patchwork Dog and Calico Cat series last October. I already had stories about summer, spring and winter (Christmas) and wanted a new book about Halloween and the autumn. Plus, Some of my readers have been asking for more Patchy and Calico and I wanted to make them (and myself) happy.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I don’t really have any writing habits except I have to have a glass of tea close by. My writing time is taken in snatches when I have a few free hours to sit and concentrate without too many distractions.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have read many books that have fed my addiction to fantasy. Anne McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey, David Eddings, Isaac Asimov are a few of the well-known authors. Lately, I’ve been reading mostly Indie authors who captivate my imagination – Dannye Williamsen, Nicole Storey, Donna Dillon, Robert DeBurgh, Yvonne Hertzberger, K.D. Emerson, Tamy Burns, Leland Dirks – to name a few.
What are you working on now?
My latest book doesn’t have a title yet. It is the third book in the Wee People series and it was inspired by requests from readers and my desire to continue the adventure.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Word of mouth is a great promotional tool and I use several websites ENT, Fussy Librarian, EBBT, etc to advertise. I’m setting things up to use the Book Goodies website as well.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
First step is to get your idea for a story down on paper (monitor). Then you can go back and fill in details, modify, etc. When you’re happy with your manuscript, do a self-edit, let beta readers read through it and make any changes you want. It is important to have your work professionally edited before you even think about publishing. Remember, you have no deadline to complete your masterpiece so take your time and enjoy the writing process and make your book the best it can be.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep plugging along. There may be days, weeks, months, when the writing muse refuses to inspire you. Don’t give it, it will come when it’s ready.
What are you reading now?
“Riders of the Wind” by Robert F. DeBurgh.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep working on my latest manuscript and eventually I’ll finish it.
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?
That’s a hard question. I’d take Anne McCaffrey’s Pern series (all in one volume), and several other series bound in one volume so I’d have plenty of reading material.
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