Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a former park ranger, current anthropology professor, and budding romance writer. I have self-published two romantic comedies as part of a series called “Love on Tour.” The third book in the series will be out in May 2016.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent book is “Play Me.” It is the second in the series that follows two rock stars and the ordinary girl (park ranger) they meet in a lonely diner. The series will also explore their relationships and those of their friends and relatives. The lead character in “Play Me” simply begged to have his love story told. And I complied.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write in a dark room. I don’t know why.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am a big fan of Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Her romantic comedies always make me cry, both for real and from laughing so hard. I also love the classics. I’m a big Shakespeare fan, especially the comedies, and I love Jane Austin.
What are you working on now?
I am currently finishing up the third book in the “Love on Tour” series called “You got to Me.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still new to this and haven’t quite figured it out. But it seems that e-mail lists are pretty great.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Selling books is hard, but you have to keep writing!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I ever received on writing, was not to do it in a bubble. Let other people read your work, and take their feedback with a smile on your face.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading a new Anthropology textbook… but for fun, I’m also reading a book called “Saved” by Lorhainne Eckhart.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to finish up the “Love on Tour” series. Then I will go back to re-writing and editing a standalone book I wrote a few ago.
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?
“To Kill a Mocking Bird,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold” by Ellen O’Connell, and “This Heart of Mine,” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
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