Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live and write where The Mersey river meets the Irish Sea and have thrived since I moved here. I work as a life support coach and my writing flows from experiences and challenges we all face. I wrote a book about my internet dating experiences and got through to the finals of the Pulp Idol competition in 2017 and then promptly deleted it all, as it wasn’t kind.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Writing on Water series, of which Self-awareness is the first book, came from a dream held in my life bank for many years. I have chosen a roller coaster ride in life so far and drawing on those experiences and my work as a therapist for over eight years, this book fell onto the page and a second one is in the pipeline.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I use Mel Robbins ‘5-4-3-2-1’ brain hack to stop myself eating my own body weight in chocolate and I have drunk my way through many types of green tea to find one I like, to decrease my caffeine intake. Tropical Green Tea is acceptable (just…).
When my eyes feel square I go outside onto the roof terrace and listen to the song of the leaves in the trees and the call of the water and watching the birds ride the thermals often sparks an idea.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Sarah Ban Breathnach, Mark Nepo, Michael A. Singer, Stuart Wilde and Fred D ‘Aguiar.
What are you working on now?
‘Popty Ping’, the second in my Writing on Water series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still discovering and evolving in my promotion journey, yet indie authors supporting other indie authors, like Vinny #awesomegang, are the rising tide that raises all ships.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Pace yourself and choose a few ways of promoting your work and do them well, as it’s so easy to get overwhelmed with all the options available.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Always keep the promises you make to yourself (Ed Mylett).
What are you reading now?
Sante Montefiore ‘House by the Sea’. I love Sante’s books when I want to escape and lose myself as they are wonderful stories, beautifully told.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Flowing with my Writing on Water series and learning the art of promoting my own work.
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?
Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach
How To Do Just About Everything by Collins
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