Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a wife, mother of three boys, soaker of the sun, lover of the words. Born and raised in Texas, where I plan to spend the rest of my days.
I write twisted and sometimes a little disturbing thriller and suspense novels. My books are not for everyone as they contain some triggers, but boy, are they fun.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Capability releases on June 24th, 2021
This dramatic psychological thriller was oddly inspired by my neighborhood. Watching the people around me and all their odd quirks but Melany and Richard Polk into my head. I love this story, and I hope you all do too.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, I do not write every day, only when the mood strikes. I write my endings first if that counts as unusual.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Charlaine Harris. I love everything she has written. I got the chance to meet her back in 2019 and fell in love with her as a person. She doesn’t know it yet but we are best friends.
What are you working on now?
Something different. A dark humor fantasy book of sorts. I’m only about a third of the way into it and hope that people won’t think I am insane once it’s finished.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find that connecting with readers on a personal level never fails. Get to know them and let them see a glimpse of who you really are, whether it’s online or at in-person signing or events.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read! Read everything you can get your hands on. Offer to arc read anyone else’s books. Read every genre, fiction, and non-fiction. Also, never bash another author. If you don’t like someone or their books, you don’t have to play with them.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When you finish a rough draft, set it aside for a couple of months. Take a break and start something new. You will have clearer eyes once you come back to it.
What are you reading now?
The Stand by Stephen King and Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a ton of traveling coming up. The next twelve months are booked with several stops in different states.
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?
Edible Wild Plants by Elias and Dykeman, How To Survive On A Deserted Island by Tim O’Shei, and The Invaders Plan by L. Ron Hubbard-I haven’t read it, but it sounds interesting, and with close to 4,000 pages, I assume it will keep me entertained for a while.
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