Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a student of the University of Wyoming and I will be graduating with my B.F.S. in Musical Theatre on May 12th. Incidentally, May 12th is the same day that my first book is being published.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My the idea for my first novel “STARFORGED: Orion” came to me when I first discovered the world of steampunk. I really wanted to write a story with steampunk pirates, and that’s what got the ball rolling.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Depends on your definition of unusual. I like to drink English Breakfast Tea with milk and sugar or French Vanilla coffee as I write. I like to write right after breakfast (when I don’t have classes that early), and I try to write a chapter a day. I guess the most unusual thing about my writing process is that when I outline/write a fight scene, I use the D&D system; roll a d20 to see if the attacks hit and then deal damage.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
David Partelow is another self-published author that I met in 2013. He taught me everything I know about self-publishing. Plus, his books series are so good! I nearly strangled him when I finished his first book… He knows what he did.
Tamora Pierce came to me in middle school with her “Song of the Lioness” series. It was the first real book where there was a badass leading lady. I was heavily bullied in school and felt helpless for so many days that I just gravitated to such a character. I want to give other girls what she gave me.
What are you working on now?
In terms of editing and marketing, I’m preparing for the release of “STARFORGED: Orion”. As for writing, I have a little thing in the works but I don’t want to give too much away right now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook has behooved me the best so far, but I also have Tumblr, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads, and Instagram.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Writing a book is hard. It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be kind to yourself. Take your time. Stop focusing on what your haven’t accomplished. Look at what you have accomplished.
What are you reading now?
The first book in David Partelow’s children series. Cresent Moon. It’s a great book for children and adults alike, and it make for
What’s next for you as a writer?
Like I said, I have a little project in the works, but I’m keeping it close to my chest for now.
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?
Well, I would take David’s first book “L.O.R.E. Legacy of Revelation: Earth” to comfort me.
Then I would take “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” cause there are still some plays I haven’t read or scene yet. Besides, his work is just so brilliant.
And for my guilty pleasure, I’d have “Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen. Hey, I’m a hopeless romantic.
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