Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in California with my husband of eleven years. I draws inspiration from everyday life for my stories, characters, and sensational sex scenes. I have published three erotic romance novellas, My Perfect Match, Resolve to Resist, and The Roommate.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My Perfect Match is a Valentine’s Day themed erotic romance that mixes an online dating website with a TV show inspired by Shark Tank. My main character’s goal is to raise money for her business. She never intends to fall in love with the millionaire across the table. I wanted to know if she could resist the physical temptations thrown out her and concentrate solely on her business. It was a lot of fun to write and I’m pleased with the way the story turned out.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I get up at 4:30 AM to write while my house is still quiet. Crossing off my writing goals first thing in the morning lets me enjoy a stress free day that includes reading and research. On days that I don’t wake up early or can’t get the words to flow, I often take my laptop to bed with me and stay up late writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Chelle Bliss’ Men of Inked Series
Jinsey Reece and Victoria Green’s Untamed Series
What are you working on now?
My first biker story! it will also be my first series, so I’m very excited about working with these character long-term.
I’m also working on a longer novel-length piece about a repossession agent for a Wattpad competition (think Janet Evanovich’s One for the Money).
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I love Twitter! I spend too much time online, re-tweeting all the good stuff that I wish I was funny enough to have written.
Facebook is probably the best updates on my new releases.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Believe in yourself. And make time to write. You’ll never realize your dreams if you continue to make excuses.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Quit your day job. My mentor told me that if you always have something to fall back on, you will never succeed as a writer. This is a hard pill to swallow because so many of us need our day jobs to pay the bills in our current situation. But start looking for ways to make writing your day job. Hustle. And stay hungry!
What are you reading now?
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully everything! As long as I have readers interested in my stories, I will keep producing and self-publishing.
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?
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