Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a work-from-home mom to six girls. Currently the author of one non-fiction book about our decision to homeschool; I plan to write more about our journey in homeschooling, but also about our travels in our RV throughout the country and how it’s all possible.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first book is about our family’s decision to homeschool and with the hope to help others in their journey, I created Deciding to Homeschool: A Guide for Parents on the Fence to be a comprehensive Q & A guide.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, but I have unusual living habits, which goes hand in hand. I’m a night owl and my best writing is done in the shower.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In the past five years I’ve been greatly influenced by Marie Kondo, Bea Johnson and Fly Lady, Marla Cilly mainly because they see a problem, and LIVE the solution. I can only dream to one day help as many people as these three strong inspiring women.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on Love Letters to my husband. This project is a personal projection of what’s going on in my heart amidst the chaos of running a business, a household and chasing my toddler. My intention is to inspire other women, wives and mothers to hold onto the good in this life, for the days are long but the years are short.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m a new self-publishing author; I’ve been promoting with Facebook and my personal blog, but am happy I found Awesomegang and hopeful sales will pick up.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write it down. On a napkin. On the back of a receipt. On your hand. If an idea comes in, just write it. You never know what thoughts will become stories.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When deciding what to write, I struggled. Then, I read a book about writing. The best thing I absorbed from it was to “write what you know” and everything became clear.
What are you reading now?
31 Creative ways to love & encourage him
What’s next for you as a writer?
At present, I’m working hard on my marriage, and as I go through the motions, I’m writing it all down. After helping parents decide if homeschooling is right for their family, maybe I’ll help spouses decide if divorce is right for their marriage.
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?
The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks, The Bible, and the Biography of Bob Dylan
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