Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi. I’m a fantasy writer. To date I have nine books in progress. Two are out, two are almost ready to fly and the rest are in various forms of fledging.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is The Dragons’ Chosen. I always wondered about stories with fairy godmothers, you know, the kind grandmotherly like women with buns and magic mice. I wondered what would happen if the godmother character were less–traditional. Chris in The Dragons Chosen is not what one would expect of a godmother type. She’s a co-ed from Berkeley in the 1970, dressed in true form with slogan covered tee-shirts and an attitude to match.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I finish what I start! 🙂
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Robin Hobbs
Juliet Marillier
Andre Norton
Sharon Shinn
Patricia A. McKillip
Ursula Le Guin
What are you working on now?
I’m finishing up a book named “The Lady in the Tower,” fussing with a YA book named “Dark” and messing with my first non-fantasy book tentatively named, Hybrid, about a half-Kurdistan/American girl.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Bookbub is by far the best advertisement I’ve used.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
1. Yes, read everything you can.
2. Make sure you get into a critique group.
3. Always, always get your book editing by a professional before you publish.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What are you reading now?
I just finished reading “A Man Named Ove,” which I loved. Now I’m starting on “The War that Saved my Life.”
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing as fast as I can to finish my books and get them out!
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 Forgotten Beasts of Eld
The Hobbit
Anything by Robin Hobbs or Juliet Marillier
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