Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from Manitoba Canada (right above North Dakota for everyone from the States.) My hsband and I own a large cattle ranch and we breed and raise horses. So far I have self-published four books and I am working on my fifth currently.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled Devotionals from the barn. It was inspisred by the way that I felt my relationship with horses mirriored my relationship with God. Everyday that I am out in the barn I feel that I grow closer to God.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Probably, I typically get up at five thirty squeeze in a quick workout, grab my coffee and write for about half an hour.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
That’s a tough question. I devoured books from the moment that I learned how to read. I love the classics, Les Mis, anything written by Jane Austen. I LOVE Sophie Kinesella’s books, but seriously I will read almost anything from cartoons to classics.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on my first fictions book and I’m super excited about developing a plot and characters!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still expirmenting with that to be honest. So far I’ve used book blogs, Facebook groups and word of mouth.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing a litle bit everyday. At first you will seriously hate everything that you type but with time it gets better.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Personally the best advice that I ever got was “write a little bit everyday.” But I think that you have to find a practise that works for you and your life.
What are you reading now?
Wedding Night by Sophie Kinessella
What’s next for you as a writer?
Fiction, I’m really enjoying the process of dabbling into fiction. It’s actually quite a bit harder to write!
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?
My Bible, Think and Grow Rich, Les Mis and probably something by Jane Austen
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Hi Kayla,
Thank you for Devotionals From the Barn. Lots of thought provoking sections. I began riding 3 years ago at a ripe old age. There is something about driving to the farm on a sunny day, grooming a horse, walking and trotting ( I canter on a longe line) , that calms my soul. Same with going for long walks in the woods and around the marsh with my two dogs. Hope your new book is coming along well. God bless.