Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an advertising and marketing coordinator by day and a writer by night. I live in Newfoundland, Canada with my three man-beasts and one cat. Toooo much testosterone in my house. o_O
I’ve released only one novel to date. Bound to the Highlander is the first in my Highland Chiefs series. Book two, Promised to the Highlander, is written and almost ready to submit to my publisher. Cross fingers!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Bound to the Highlander is my debut novel and was inspired by a conversation I heard between two friends gushing over Gerry Butler and Hilary Swank in PS I Love You. Their description of the lovely first meeting of these two characters is the inspiration for my H/H’s first one as well. Not that they’re alike. It just set my mind in motion.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m a nomadic writer. Everything I have is portable. If I’m not feelin’ my muse in one spot, I go to another. That could take me anywhere from my dining room table to the local Starbucks. I also hand write a lot. Of course that means I have to transcribe my notes to my master doc later. I think better when I write by hand.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Johanna Lindsay, Stephen King, and Julie Garwood are some of my fave fiction writers. I have not come across one of their books yet that I didn’t love.
What are you working on now?
I just finished the 2nd draft of Promised to the Highlander which is the second book in my Highland Chiefs series. Hopefully it will be all shiny very soon and ready to submit to my publisher.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think chatting with folks on facebook tends to work best for me. I’m on there a lot chatting with friends and family who live all over the world so it’s a good place to find me. 🙂
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes. First and foremost, you are the only person who can write your stories. Start believing it. Second, you will never write a perfect first draft. Don’t be afraid of rewrites, that’s where the magic happens. 😀 Third, find yourself one or two good crit partners and stick with them. Learn how to properly critique someone’s work (there’s oodles of good articles out there on how to critique). Finally, just write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you can look in the mirror and find no fault, then you may judge someone else.
What are you reading now?
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. LOVING it. But it’s quirky. Although that’s why I love it.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have to polish Promised to the Highlander and after that (after Christmas) I’ll be starting the third book in my Highland Chiefs series, Enemy of the Highlander.
What is your favorite book of all time?
The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexander Dumas. Best story of revenge ever.
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Good interview, Kate.