Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an author, wife, and mother. Originally from California, now living in Texas with my husband and two daughters. Glow Girl is my debut novel, being published this May.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Glow Girl was inspired by my youth. While the story and characters are fictional, some of the experiences of the main character are relatable to what young people face today as they navigate an adult world, while still wanting to have fun and be part of the carefree lifestyle that accompanies childhood.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes! I write while watching TV with my toddler. While she’s crawling all over me and pulling my hair, I’m typing away and stopping in between words to acknowledge her.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I fell in love with Wally Lamb in high school. The very adult themes pulled me in, even from a young age. The drama and circumstances he paints make me feel like I’m there, living that life. I love disappearing into his characters and their struggle. I aim to do the same with my writing.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on promotion for Glow Girl, and also on my second novel. I hope to have number two out by Christmas this year or early next year.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m trying everything! This is my first time around, so I’m kind of throwing it all out there and seeing what comes back. Casting a wide net and will assess what works and what doesn’t at the end of the experience.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write. Sit down, and start typing. Even if it doesn’t make sense at first, fumble through it until it does. You can always delete and edit later, and you will. Oh, you will. I learned more in the editing process of Glow Girl than I did in the entire year it took me to write it. With the second book, things are going much faster because of what I learned editing the first.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
As it relates to writing, see above. But ever, ever? I guess that life goes on, things change, and there’s no sense in not moving forward with it. I’ve had some really amazing experiences in my life, I’ve also had some really dark ones. It doesn’t make sense to dwell on either, because there are more of both coming and I wouldn’t want to miss them because I’m stuck on ones that already came and passed.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m reading my own work. Writing and editing is all-encompassing for me. I commit myself to my work until it’s done. No time for fun and games.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing more books! I’m excited to get to my next projects.
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 Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb
Party Monster by James St. James
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
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