Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well, I’m a thirty-something author who works from home. I have two pet rats who are my snuggly friends. I love to watch YouTube videos of playthroughs of my favorite games.
As of right now, I have five books published: one novella, three novels, and a compilation of six short stories and novelettes. All of them are contemporary romances, either romantic erotica or new adult romance.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest release is Irresistibly Yours, which is a compilation of short romantic erotica stories. The inspiration came from multiple things: dreams, my wandering mind, a spark of a scene idea… and culminated in a sweet set of six stories.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not particularly. Before I can actually write I usually mull over my idea and work out plot holes in my mind prior to outlining. Then I’ll start writing once I have a decent outline written up.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Lots! I particularly love Emma Hart, Sara Ney, LJ Shen, and Noelle Adams for starters. A couple of the books that influenced me early on were His Wicked Games by Ember Casey and Escorted by Claire Kent.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently writing the third book in a trilogy of novellas about naughty men. They’re interconnected, so I’m going to finish the last one before I start revisions. I want to make sure I have everything tie up in a nice bow between the three.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’d say my newsletter gets the most attention out of everything. Most of my social media doesn’t get a lot of traction, but that’s due to algorithms and what is showing on somebody’s feed.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read. Write. Repeat.
It’s a good idea to read, especially in your genre so that you know what the expectation of the readers is. And keep writing. Practice makes perfect and you can’t become a better writer if you aren’t writing on a somewhat regular basis. I went a couple years barely writing and I can attest to losing some of my skill due to not writing regularly.
Even though marketing is an important aspect to assist with success, I still stand by the notion that getting the next book out will be the best way to market yourself as an author.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up. Writing can be a struggle in many aspects. Either it’s a struggle to get the words on the page, or to edit them to sound decent, or to get people to actually read it so that you can make a career out of writing. If writing is your passion, don’t give up on yourself. You can take a break if you need it, but never stop trying. Keep writing, keep editing, keep publishing.
What are you reading now?
I have an intense love for historical romances, so I’m currently reading Sophie Jordan’s upcoming book The Virgin and the Rogue. I’m also in the middle of reading Rache’ Aaron’s 2,000 to 10,000, a book about how to write faster and better, which I definitely need right now. Too many books to write, never enough time!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve been loosely outlining a novel about a girl who meets her celebrity crush and they have a summer fling. I keep fiddling with the details, but I think I’ve finally nailed down the details and the overall plot. Once I finish my naughty men novellas, I’ll likely work on this. Then I have two other stories I’m debating between: a cute and steamy Christmas novella and an enemies-to-lovers next door neighbor novel that takes place around Christmas. We’ll see which wins 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?
Oh wow. These questions are always difficult, especially as an avid reader. Let’s see… I would like to have a little variety, so I would go with Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson, and The Grand Escape by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. A romance, a young adult, a memoir, and a childhood favorite.
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