Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a world traveler who currently lives in Texas with my husband and son. As of today, I have published a novel that I wrote, Gryphendale, and children’s book that I illustrated, Zip and the Golden Trombone. On July 24th, The Shadow of the Gryphon goes on sale. It is the first of a trilogy that is mostly complete.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Shadow of the Gryphon was inspired by the folklore of Scotland where I had lived for four years and by the swamps of Florida where I grew up. It is a story about moving on from one’s past, a lesson I personally had to learn.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can write anywhere and at any time. I think it comes from having only half my sanity with a very active child.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love classic books by Jane Austin, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Shakespear. My work is influenced strongly by Grim’s fairy tales, Arabian Nights, and the Blue Fairy Books. I do read tons of modern writers as well.
What are you working on now?
I am writing a fantasy fiction mystery called The Secrets of Cinnamon Cinderguard. This is currently a stand-alone novel, but we will see what happens!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads! Enough said…
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep going! Every great writer has run into critics and roadblocks. Only the persistent are successful.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write first, edit last. It freed me up to finish my books and then clean them up later.
What are you reading now?
I am reviewing some indie books for my blog.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have notes for another fives books. I am just trying to pace myself so I don’t burn out.
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?
This not a fair question! The Bible, Grim’s fairy tales, and Pride and Prejudice.
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