Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Scottish, mostly-YA paranormal romance author, though I have recently branched out into New Adult and Erotic works. I currently have 9 published books available through Amazon, with 4 more to come by the end of 2015.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Cursed Rebel and it was inspired by my fascination with Celtic fae lore. Ever since I was a child, I’ve grown up hearing tales of selkies and kelpies and the
Loch Ness Monster. I also found the Tuatha De Dannan from Irish lore to be really interesting.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Does having to drink about 2 litres of Cola before I write anything count?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
LJ Smith was the author who originally inspired me to write – her Vampire Diaries novels blew me away. Her writing style was very enthralling, especially in Forbidden Game. Since then, I’ve become addicted to anything Cassandra Clare writes, and I challenge myself all the time to try new genres – sci-fi, steampunk, etc.
What are you working on now?
Several things. I have a few sequels on the go, and a couple of short stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Facebook a lot, and sometimes Twitter, but sites like Awesomegang are invaluable to expanding my reader base.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Promotion is ESSENTIAL. For a long time after my first book was published, my agent kept telling me I had to get on Facebook and promote. But I hated Facebook, so I never used it. But after my second book released, I started hitting Facebook groups and pages, and I saw my sales soar. Posters help a lot. I use picmonkey.com – just go in and make up a virtual poster to promote your book. Teasers from your book et huge response, especially on Teaser Tuesdays.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Like I said, promotion is essential. If my agent hadn’t pushed me to do it, I never would have sold any books.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading a few different books but my main one right now is Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have my first book signing this month in my hometown, so that’s going to a big deal for me.
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?
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare, Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready, and The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin.
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