Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I´m the wearer of several hats. I´m a fiction writer with no particular genre. My novels tend to stem from life experience then expand into thrilling, page-turning dramas keeping you on the edge of your seat. To date, I´ve published two novels, five short stories, and a self-help, motivational book with a write-in journal as a free offer.
I´ve also published four children´s picture books about Sniffer, a little dog whose nose gets him into all sorts of trouble at the beach, the farm, out and about and at Christmas time. These are published under the Pseudonym of Pippa Pennington
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Choose to Change: It´s your life, is my latest book. It really was inspired by other people who kept telling me to write a book to help others. For some reason, my outlook on life is quite different. I´m an optimist and really positive, even when the grey clouds hover overhead trying to dampen my ardour.
So far I´ve had some great feedback from my readers. If I can help one person, in one way, I´ll be happy; it´s progress.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I just write! All the time and literally anywhere. My handbag has two on-going notebooks. I try to write book stuff in the mornings and then let the rest of the day flow by in whatever takes my fancy, but usually it´s book related.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I like Ken Follett, and Mauve Binchy, two very different writers. I´d like to think my writing is a bit of a combination of the two which is probably why I find it hard to place my stories in a certain genre. I also like books by people like Richard Branson, who cam from humble beginnings. He is great for inspiration.
What are you working on now?
My 2nd self-help book, another children´s Sniffer book, and about to release book one in a trilogy. Busy, busy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I´m testing out a few methods. Awesome gang always brings good results, but I guess anyone reading this already knows that. I´m about to embark on some Facebook ads.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep on writing and be in the 10% who don´t give up. The marketing is a learning curve.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just do it!
What are you reading now?
The River Midnight by Lilian Nattel only just started it.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To try and get an emailing list going. Phew! That´s no easy task ahead.
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?
I´d have to be honest and say I´d take my kindle. When that ran out of battery I´d rely on Ken Follett to keep me going with a few of his oversized books.
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