Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Where to begin………Well, I am the proud mother/step-mother of four children – 2 boys, and 2 girls. And as if that wasn’t enough chaos in the house, we added 2 dogs and 2 turtles to the family. My husband and I have been together for sixteen years. Life has been full of good times and some bad times, but all the time spent together has made life worth living. Reading and writing are my passion and though I wish it was my full-time job, sadly it’s not. I earn my living as a special education teacher, teaching math to middle schoolers. Yep…you read that right – I’m a math teacher. BUT I love Reading more (just don’t tell my boss 😉). My passion for reading is still strong – my husband can attest to that. On average I read 200-300 books a summer. And after starting and never finishing any of the books I’ve written…I finally did. I am very excited to share my series “The Mystic Valley’ with readers everywhere! The first book WOVEN was just published on Amazon July 1st!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Woven is the name of my first book in the series. The book is about a girl who finds her destined mate (soul mate) – their souls are essentially woven together. Thus, WOVEN was born. I wanted to keep some sort of theme with the series, so all the books scheduled for ‘The Mystic Valley Series’ will all start with ‘W. Book 2 is titled ‘Wretched’ — you will have to go to my website to find out the inspiration behind why!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it’s unusual, but I write better with music in my ears (which is why I wear ear buds). The music helps drive the feel or mood of the story.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Gosh, this is a hard one. I LOVE to read – I read 386 books in the last 18 months. I prefer paranormal romance ~ but any kind of romance is good. I love Elise S. Amore, Bella Forrest, Anna Lowe, Terry Bolryder, and so many others, that I couldn’t just pick one. They have all inspired me to tell my stories.
What are you working on now?
Book 2 of the series, Wretched (it’s about 1/2 way done). I am also working on a stand-alone romance (non-paranormal) called ‘The Glass Heart”.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still figuring this out. I use Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and any other forum I can find… you could say I am still ‘wet behind the ears’ when it comes to marketing/promoting my work.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I hate to use the cliche but, just do it! You will never know what you’re capable of until you put yourself out there. Take a chance, you may be surprised how it turns out.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Work hard, set expectations for yourself, seek advice when you need help.
What are you reading now?
Forever Bear by Harmony Raines
Red Havoc: Bad Bear T.S. Joyce
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep writing and trying to get my work out there for everyone. I hope to write something people enjoy.
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?
3 or 4?? Seriously, I’d let the sharks eat me….I couldn’t survive on so few books….
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