Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from Anchorage, Alaska but I now live in colorado Springs with my four kiddos and my husband. Six Points of Light:Hook’s Origin is my debut novel. I’ve written a few short stories but I this is my first novel-length work. I love all things creative. I love to write but I also love music, I love ballet, I love anything that allows you to get lost in what you are doing.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel is called Six Points of Light:Hook’s Origin. It is the “true” story of Captain James Hook. I love retellings of classic fairytales. I’m a huge fan of Wicked and that got me thinking about where these characters that I love so much come from. I have always loved the story of Peter Pan but I always thought Peter was kind of a jerk. He’s clueless as to how his actions affect other people. He’s self-absorbed. That is what sparked the idea. What if, perhaps, Peter wasn’t the care free embodiment of youth we all know him to be? If that is the case, then it means Captain Hook is propably not as he seemed either. I took that idea and ran with it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to listen to music when I write. The music has to fit the tone of the scene I’m writing. It’s not really an unusual habit, but quite a few of my friends who are writers can’t stand to have music with lyrics going in the background.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anne Rice, Stephen King, JK Rowling, Toni Morrison, and Maya Angelou just to name a few. I love to read and find myself having to say “Today is a writing only day.” Otherwise, I’d curl up with a book.
What are you working on now?
I just finished the second installment of Six Points of Light. I’m working on revising it now and I also have a few WIPs that I have outlined. 2016 is sure to be a busy year for me!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
It’s a toss up between Facebook and Twitter. They both have helped so much in the promotion of my projects. I’m still building my network and it’s important to me that I make real, lasting connections with people. Anybody can send out tweets all day long but I’m not big on spamming people. It’s annoying.
My Facebook author page is a great tool for me. I’ve met some wonderful authors and we try to support each other.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m a newbie myself so I don’t think I’m in a position to hand out advice! I can say that this journey began for me when I really started to believe in myself. I stopped listening to people who said “It’s impossible to get published.” or “New authors have zero chance of having their work seen.” Please. If writing is your thing. Do it. Plain and simple.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.”
― Stephen King
You have to start and even when that process is terrifying, you can, you should and you will.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar children by Ransom Riggs. Creepy and so well written. I love it!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Six Points of Light:Hook’s Origin comes out January 19th, so I’m gearing up for that. Then book two will go off to my editor in the next few weeks. I’m trying to take it all in at the moment. I’m very excited for what the future holds!
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 Shining
Dracula
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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