Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have co-written one book and written many unpublished poems.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Fifty Shades Deeper is my book! And the books and movies written by and inspired by EL James, which are Fifty Shades of Grey, Darker, Freed, and Grey. I fell in love with the characters and their journey together. The books changed my life for the better! I stand firmly behind my belief that reading Fifty Shades of Grey can enhance married life for curious and/or stagnated couples. I am adamant that reading FSOG changed my life and marriage for the better because of the message contained therein of unconditional love and feeling free to fully express love without reservations. I wanted to share my love and appreciation for the deeper messages in the Fifty Shades of Grey series, so I co-authored this insightful book with Brownell Landrum, Jewell Hennessey, and the contributions of over 150 fans of the FSOG series.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, this being my first book, the 3 of us authors worked only over facebook and email. We never spoke to each other over the phone one time. And we never texted during this adventure. It was really a labor of love built on trust and respect that made this book possible.
When I’m writing poetry, I usually write when I’m unhappy or very happy. And the poems just come to me and I have to get them out of my head, and heart, as quickly as possible.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
EL James was really the biggest influence I have had in writing this book. Also I relied heavily on the support and guidance of fellow author, Brownell Landrum, who is herself a published author.
What are you working on now?
Marketing for the Fifty Shades Deeper book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter and Facebook for now. And the 50shadesdeeper.com website. I’ve not found any “author” website that has given me much in the terms of exposure.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write about what you love! And don’t feel shy about asking for help. Make sure you have someone else read your work. You’ll be surprised what you will miss by being the only one reading the work.
Also, I had no idea how much marketing would be put on my shoulders by being a self-published author. I had no idea! It can be very overwhelming.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do what you love!
When you know better, you do better.
What are you reading now?
I’m still reading Fifty Shades of Grey series. I’ve never stopped reading them since I picked them up in March of 2015. I love them so much!!
I also am reading the Twilight series while I’m reading FSOG. I also have started reading Carrie Fisher’s The Princess Diarist.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to publish some of my poems.
I also have two ideas for kid’s books. I just have the ideas. Nothing down on paper yet. I had one of the ideas since I was a child myself.
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?
Oh, no doubt they would be Fifty Shades of Grey, Darker and Grey. Then I’d probably add the Narnia series.
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