Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi,
I live in the beautiful state of Alaska with my family where the spirits of animals and men roam free.
I am married to a wonderful man and we have three children and for a while we fostered girls which brought us joy.
I am currently a full-time college student and I write inspirational poetry. I have published two books so far.
Titles are:
1 Godly Inspirations for the Troubled Soul
2 Inspirations from Heaven’s Gate
Both are books of poetry with bible verses sprinkled within.
They can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
I am able through the help of The Holy Spirit to write about the beauty and simplicity of life. Through words I want to reveal the beauty of Christ to the broken and lost spirits of humanity. Through pouring out my heart and tears and trying to be transparent I want to encourage people to see we are in this together.
I enjoy reading, writing, blogging, walking, family, social networking, scrap booking and photography.
I started out in a military family my dad joined the Air Force when i was little so the world has been my playground. It is where I learned to get along with other people and accept myself.
I am very comfortable with books and pens and paper. I sometimes feel like I was born with a pencil in my hand and I started writing at six years old and it has just expanded from there. I have never passed a library or used bookstore that I haven’t liked. As you can tell I am very chatty about my life, books and writing.
I am a Christian lady who comes from a Christian background and family. I came to know the Lord on a personal level when I was 17 years old. Since then I have been on a quest to learn more about Him and myself. On my journey I have come to realize my purpose in life is to write what is on God’s heart and encourage the broken and lost souls of humanity with it.
Here are two quotes I think sum up my writing life:
“I am a little pencil in the hand of writing God who is sending out a love letter to the world.”
Mother Teresa
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
William Wordsworth
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is “Inspirations from Heaven’s Gate”
The Lord gave me the title.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes.
1. I do not sit down and force myself to write. I do not work that way.
2. God wakes me up in the middle of the night to talk to me and I write down what He gives me.
3. I listen for the Lord’s direction and follow His lead.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Julia Cameron
Joyce Meyer
Billy Graham
Natalie Goldberg
What are you working on now?
I am working on my third book of poetry. It is a work in progress.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I mainly use Facebook, Twitter, and my blog.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what is impressed upon your heart.
It has worked for me. If something will not leave me alone it has something to say and apparently I am the best one to say it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t treat your readers like idiots show what you are trying to tell them don’t tell everything.
What are you reading now?
1. The First Judment The Chronicles of Brothers Book Two by Wendy Alec
2. Satan You Can’t Have My Miracle by Iris Delgado
3. Still Writing by Dani Shapiro
4. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am working on a book about how Asperger’s has affected my family.
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?
1. The Bible
Author Websites and Profiles
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