Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I love to read, cook, crochet and reside in Ohio with my two children, the love of my life and his three children, am a writer and an editor who is passionate about my family and this cause. I aim to break the silence of child, infant and pregnancy loss, to give angel parents a voice and to teach the rest of the world how to handle it when someone they love loses a child. This is my first book with more to come in the area of helping families who have lost a child.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Shattered Soul: An Angel Parent’s Journey is just that, my journey since losing my youngest child. I searched and searched for a book that was written from the perspective of a parent that was walking the same journey I was, and found nothing. That was when I decided to break the silence and let other Angel Parents know that they aren’t alone.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to have pretzel sticks when writing. No idea why other than a salty snack that I can play with while trying to focus.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
That is a rather large list. Authors and books ranging from Stephen King to Nicholas Sparks have influenced me in different areas.
What are you working on now?
Currently we are working on the awareness of “Shattered Soul: An Angel Parent’s Journey” and trying to help others know that this is here. We do have a few other projects in line for the very near future though that we hope will help other Angel Parents as well.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Ask me that in a few months…
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. Easy isn’t worth it, and if it’s worth it, it won’t be easy.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do something that will give your children a proud memory of you when you’re no longer here.
What are you reading now?
Marketing guides from sources everywhere.
What’s next for you as a writer?
We have another project for Angel Parents that we will be announcing soon.
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?
Something random by Anne Rice, one of the Harry Potter series, and Stephen King’s “IT”
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