Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an author of Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense. All my writing falls into the erotic category of each genre and some of my titles includes BDSM elements. I have numerous published titles to my credit, with more to come, if I can hold off on annoying bouts of procrastination. I live in Newcastle, Australia where I write, read, feed my Netflix addiction and drink coffee with my friends.
For those who enjoy labels and tags, as well as being an author, I am a blogger, a submissive, an aunt, dyslexic, a lover of all things erotic, a participant in the BDSM community, a widow, and an orphan.
In short, I am generally a bit of an eccentric who lives my life slightly left of center. You can find out more about me and my work by stalking me on the various social media sites where I occasionally hang out.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is One Night in Sydney. It’s a contemporary romance set in Sydney, Australia. I wrote One Night in Sydney after seeing the series by Tirgearr Publishing and noting that there hadn’t been any Australian books written. So I came up with the idea of – what would happen if two strangers met on a plane and had an instant attraction to each other? To find out the answer, you need to read the book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to vary the places I write. I mostly use my desk, but for a change I sometimes I write in bed, other times I sit on the floor or sofa. Occasionally I write outside. That’s the wonder of having a laptop.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The authors I enjoy to read are paranormal authors like JR Ward, Christine Feehan, Nalini Singh, Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole. Even though I don’t write paranormal romance (yet), I love the way these authors write, the natural flow of their words and the ease of their characters conversation.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a love story based on real life events. It’s technically not a romance but does have romantic elements.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like to use a variety of websites to assist with promotion. One site or method alone won’t reach everyone so the more expansive your promotional reach is, the more readers find out about your books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is, just keep writing. If the first book doesn’t do well then write the next and the next. Eventually something will strike a cord with readers. Also make sure your have a professional looking book so have a great cover and ensure it’s edited before publishing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It’s similar to my advice above. Keep writing. I remember an author saying she had fifteen books written and published before she started making a living from writing.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading two books. On Writing by Stephen King and Dark Carousel by Christine Feehan. I’m loving both.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ll continue to write romances but am also branching out and writing books that fit into the women’s fiction genre because sometimes romance doesn’t always have the standard HFN or HEA ending.
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 think I’d take the first four books in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward. I love those vampires.
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