Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written two books. The first is Until Further Notice: Celebrate Everything it is a motivational book that teaches you how to see through the fog of life’s untimely notices. And then the second one is Stress-less Wedding Planning Guide which teaches you how to plan your wedding without stressing out.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Stress-less Wedding Planning Guide is inspired out of my love of celebratory events. I have had a lot of reasons to be sad in my llfetime and it wasn’t until I came out of my depression and that I began to grab life by the horns and choose happiness. I became full time wedding planner and it saddened me every time I saw or heard of people having terrible wedding days. I understand a wedding planner can be cost prohibitive so this book is like having me in your hands when you need it. I give the foundation of what’s needed to plan and enjoy your wedding.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I usually set a deadline and then I start with an outline and drill down from there. I find once I have the skeleton of what I want to write it’s very easy to drill down to the details.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
David Tutera is a big inspiration being that he is in the same industry as I and then oddly enough Octavia E Butler is huge influence on my writing. I love her novels and how the protagonist is always a woman enduring against uncertain odds.
What are you working on now?
Right now my focus is on promoting the wedding planning guide and being of service to those who need my advice.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My clients have been super supportive which is a great testament to the work that I have done. They have enjoyed my services and think I should offer it to the world.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I tell everyone to write a book that feels the inclination. It’s liberating and someone needs to hear your story in your words.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It actually piggies back on my advice. Someone told me that same thing. That someone needs to hear your story in your voice and you deny them when you don’t write your book. It’s very true. We inspire each other and it’s important we all stand in our own truths.
What are you reading now?
Several books. Profit First by Mike Michalow & Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler
What’s next for you as a writer?
There will be a series of wedding related books coming 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?
Oooo! I know exactly cause it’s the same books I read several times a year. Octavia E Butler Lilith’s Brood. Sooo good!
Jean M Auel Clan of the Cave Bear Series. Well I guess that more then 4 but you guys get my drift.
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