Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have always loved writing and reading. Language is a powerful form of not only communication, but expression and creation. I have written 5 books, though 3 are no longer in print as they were yearly journals. Last year I published “Why isn’t it working for me? Law of attraction and the missing pieces.” My newest title will be available on December 12. 2020. “Dear Single woman – Messages of Inspiration and Self Love.”
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Dear Single woman – Messages of Inspiration and Self Love.” I have been fortunate to be surrounded by incredible women, both married and single. That being said, we live in a society that pushes the idea that to be happy and fulfilled, you must be married and have children. I do not agree, I think that there are many paths to happiness and marriage is one of those paths, but not the only.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I will of weeks to months where I write every day, then will spend months in creative hibernation. Not writer’s block. It is more of an incubation period, where everything begins to take shape before it is written.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love books with a strong Female, Ann of Green Gables, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyer. I also love poetry by Maya Angelou, Emily Dickinson, and John Keats.
What are you working on now?
I have a book on mindfulness in the works and 3 novels that are running around in my head. I am excited to delve into the world of fiction!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook and word of mouth!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do not under estimate the importance of beta readers, they will find things that you are not objective enough to see. It is better to be critiqued, before the book is published. Do not be afraid of bad reviews, learn from them and remember that every successful author has them in spades.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write for love, not for money.
What are you reading now?
I have been on a Nora Roberts bend. I really like her thrillers.
What’s next for you as a writer?
More writing, delve into the world of fiction and focusing on my newest release.
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?
Any of the Dan Brown books, Love Walked In, Eat Pray Love, and an empty journal.
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