Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Halmstad, Sweden. I’ve written and illustrated two books for children. I grew up in Warren, Michigan, and now reside in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The daughter to parents who worked on the assembly line at Ford Motor Company for 30 years. I have a son Omar, who is attending Oakland University and studying in the field of IT Engineering;
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is inspired by my son and the young students I work with globally. I write from a place of deep passion, joy, and commitment to producing the highest possible quality of literature for children.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have to be in total seclusion while writing a children’s book.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
These are some of my favorite early childhood authors. You can’t go wrong with these writers for the young crowd. They are as follows: Eric Carle, Kevin Henkes, Steven Kellogg, Ruth Krauss, and Margaret Wise Brown.
What are you working on now?
Nothing at this time, but will begin writing another children’s book in the summer of 2016.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Utilizing all social media platforms. I’ve not favorite one at this time.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Children are the world’s toughest critics. If you want them to read your book, you’d better to be sure to provide a narrative hook early on in your story – ideally in the very first sentence or paragraph. With many other media competing for your readers’ attention, you want to make sure they aren’t going to put your story down because it takes too long to get going.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t expect to make big money or make it quickly.
Writing books for children is like starting a business. You must invest both time and money.
What are you reading now?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I’m reading it with one of my clients (student in 11th-grade).
What’s next for you as a writer?
My goal is to write about five children’s books in total.
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?
Fifty Shades of Grey, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Desperaux
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