Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written 3 books, “Stock Market Hack”, “It’s a Royal Mess”, and “Keep to the Black”. I am also the founder of Fair Science Books. Fair Science Books are books designed to hopefully interest more girls and young women in science and science careers as well as increasing general science literacy. Ten percent of the profits from my writing go to AAUW, a nonprofit advocating for women in science and beyond. Outside of writing, I like to read, walk, drink tea, and hang out with friends and family. I have a psychology degree from the University of Minnesota and a master’s in human development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. I live in Minneapolis. I am a huge sports fan, especially for the Golden Gophers. My absolute favorite place that I have ever traveled to is Paris.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Keep to the Black”. It was inspired by a finding my love of poetry again. Especially after reading Rilke.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do some of my best writing in the dead of night.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Rilke, Hesse, Vonnegut, Tolstoy, Shakespeare, Claribel Alegria, Langston Hughes, Hugo, Cervantes, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Bob Dylan, and many more have influenced my work.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on the eighth book in my Science Mystery Series. It’s a series about two eleven year old girls who solve mysteries with their knowledge of science and the scientific method. That book is scheduled to appear in about two and one half years. The second book in that series will come out in September. I’m also working on a second collection of poems inspired by Sebastian Junger’s book “Tribe”.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I actually find that talking to people, in person, is the best way to attract new readers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you’ve always wanted to write a book, do it. It’s never been easier to put a book out. Now it’s just hard to get noticed.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Show, don’t tell.
What are you reading now?
“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot
What’s next for you as a writer?
Releasing book two in my Science Mystery Series.
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?
A collection of Rilke’s poetry, “Don Quixote” by Cervantes, “Journey to the East” by Hesse, and the Tao Te Ching by Lao-tzu.
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