Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been writing since I was a young child, but I recently quit my day job to write full-time. I’ve completed three novellas (which I plan to revisit soon) and five of a seven-book YA series. The first of this series, A Girl with a Bow, was just published with the others to follow soon!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first published work, A Girl with a Bow, started out as a joke. My husband and I came up with a character for a Dungeons and Dragons campaign that he was running. We created a teenage ranger who accidentally became a folk hero by killing a baby dragon. We fell in love with the character-Petunia-and decided to create a series about her.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
It’s not unusual for a writer…but I drink a ton of coffee and tea.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
For children’s and young adult works, which is currently my focus, I’ve mostly been influenced by Lloyd Alexander, C.S. Lewis, Madeline L’Engle, and Brian Jacques.
What are you working on now?
Book 2 of A Girl with a Bow series. A Girl Becomes Legend will be coming out in September, so I’m hard at work on it.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m very lucky to have a husband who owns a marketing and advertising company. I rely on his expertise. I also am very much a hands-on person, so I’m focusing a good deal on participating in regional events like book festivals and conventions. I love interacting with other people.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s easy to forget about taking care of ourselves when we’re putting out a new work-skipping meals, not sleeping-because there is so much to do. Remember that you’ll do your best work if you take care of yourself first.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write the book that wants to be told. Don’t try to force it to be something it’s not.
What are you reading now?
A draft of a friend’s manuscript and A Stolen Kiss by Kelsey Keating.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Getting out this current series. Then I’ll revisit some old projects.
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?
Price & Prejudice – It never fails to amuse
Little Women – My comfort book
Man vs. Wild: Survival Techniques from the Most Dangerous Places on Earth – Because I’m practical
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