Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a multi-published author of short stories, essays, poetry and movie reviews. I live with my beautiful family in The Great American Pacific Northwest. You can read my eclectic film critiques at “The Quick Flick Critic”, https://thequickflickcritic.blogspot.com/
“Sliced Lives”, an original collection of short stories, is my first book, self-published and available on amazon.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Sliced Lives” is inspired by people and events over the course of my life, amped up for fables of fiction. Way up. Kinna.
But mostly by my dear, late mom. My muse.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Other than the fact that I am unusual, no.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
None really.
What are you working on now?
My second volume of short stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
amazon
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write what you know.
What are you reading now?
“You Will Know Me” by Megan Abbott
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continuously blogging on “The Quick Flick Critic”, https://thequickflickcritic.blogspot.com/
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?
The Bible.
That’s about it.
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