Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in a small Connecticut town with my husband. I love reading, writing, the NY Yankees, and nice beaches! My debut novel was released by E-Lit Books December 9th. I’m represented by The Literary Council and am quietly working on my second novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first and latest book, THE ART OF BEING REBEKKAH, the one released on December 9th, is women’s fiction with lots of romance and suspense. It started off as a short story, but was never published. I love Jewish fiction and I wanted to write something the market wasn’t saturated with. E.g. vampires!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Have to have my glass of Coke with me when I write and I prefer silence. No music, no TV, no talking. Just my cone of silence.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Naomi Ragen; Debbie Macomber; Joan Hess; Ann B. Ross; Danielle Steele
What are you working on now?
A cozy mystery set in upstate New York.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I love doing blog tours and guest blogging.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Love what you write. Don’t write about mermaids if you hate mermaids just because everyone else is writing about them.
What are you reading now?
Joan Hess’ novel, Murder As a Second Language.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Outline my third novel while I’m promoting my first and writing my second.
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?
Anything by Ann B. Ross or Joan Hess.
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