Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a retired non profit executive who has been a grant writer for many years. I told the organization story. After retirement I became bored and found Pinterest. I started painting rocks. One day on my deck while I was painting a rock, I was considering my life’s journey as a retired woman. The light bulb went off, and I said, I will become an author. I have two books published, one of which is the first of a trilogy series. I also have a non fiction book that works as personal journal.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Shadow of Secrets. I spent four years as an Executive Director of a National non profit who’s focus was on renewable energy. As important as the change the world has to make to move away from fossil fuels into clean energy, there is still cases of fraud out there especially when you have developers working with indigenous tribes.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really I am an early riser, so most mornings I can be found with a cup of coffee writing. I start with my journaling to get the creative juices flowing and then move into my writing for the day.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite author of all time is Nelson DeMille. I love mysteries and suspenseful novels that keep me guessing.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the second draft of my book High Secrets. This book is the second of the Ignited Secrets Trilogy I am working on.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am new at this so I am just testing my method of promotion. I have my website, and social media pages and finding different places on line to list it. I also have a couple events lined up for book signings and author talks.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. Write. Write. Be sure to get Grammarly, I have found it very useful. Create a unique promotional plan.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have heard for writing, is if you have a story tell it in your own words, just write it. Don’t worry about anything else like spelling, punctuation, just write. After you have written your first draft, then spell check, run through Grammarly, take a long walk or a few days to relax, and start your second draft.
What are you reading now?
I am reading a book by TJ Jones, My Sisters Fear.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am considering writing a few novellas and short stories.
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?
Up Country by Nelson DeMille, a journal and a pen or two, the whole Vince Flynn collection.
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