Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi,
I have always loved reading and writing, as well as being outside doing just about anything. I have written three and 2/3 books (the computer ate one I was working on, and I’m having trouble wanting to go back and rewrite it). Ember (released Sept 15, 2020) is my first published book, and Northanger Haunting is my second (released October 27, 2020). They’re part of a series of fantasy Austen retellings I’m doing with my writing group, and putting it all together has been an adventure!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Northanger Haunting is my latest book. The series is the result of a brainstorm dreamed up in one of our writing group meetings.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I spend a lot of time daydreaming plots that range from medieval to science fiction, and wish I didn’t need so much sleep! Four hours should be plenty–but it’s not.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh, wow. A lot of them. I read from most genres, and I’ve had authors in all groups astound me with how they craft the story (Megan Whalen Turner), the language they use (Kerrigan Byrne), humor (Jim Butcher) and making characters come to life (Michael J. Sullivan). I think my favorite characters of all time are Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater from Sullivan’s Riyria Revelations.
What are you working on now?
I’m ready to get back into a project that got put on hold because of the Magical Regency series. It’s a contemporary action romance that I’m really excited about, and am planning to turn into a 4-book series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m brand new at this sort of thing, so I’m still exploring. I’m using an Amazon ad campaign, and a couple different advertising avenues I discovered through kindlepreneur, which is where I came across Awesome Gang. I’m sure I’ll be doing a lot of tweaking in the future.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Your skills will always be changing and improving. As long as you love it, keep doing it. There’s something so satisfying about telling a story that you created.
Also, advertising. I’m sorry, but it’s a thing you can’t get away from. *sigh*
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It’s easier to get into something than out of it.
Sooooo true. 😉
What are you reading now?
Ghost Collector, by Allison Mills.
I love the author’s take on ghosts. The writing and storyline drew me in from page 1.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I mentioned the contemporary action romance I’m working on, and I’m really excited to keep going with that. After that, I think I want to do another Regency.
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?
Tough question. Definitely the Riyria Revelations by Michael Sullivan. It’s six books, but one series, so I’m counting it. Easy by Tammara Webber, and as many Dresden novels as I can fit.
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