Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m the mother of two very active boys and they keep me hopping! Ever since fifth grade I’ve known that I wanted to be a writer, but it wasn’t until I was home with my kids that I was able to pursue publication.
I’ve written three books so far, all of them for the Super Spies Mystery/Thriller Series. I’m working on a Coming of Age Young Adult Novel that I’m really excited about. It’s almost done! When I’m not writing I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, running, and hiking. I especially love hiking through the woods, it’s a great stress reliever.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled “The Super Spies and the Pied Piper.” The first three books in this series all focus on the disappearance of Sarah and Lacey’s parents. The third book is the final chapter in that mysterious saga. I’ve received great reviews on all three books.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write with some chocolate near by. 🙂 When I get stuck in a scene I’ll reach for the chocolate first. If that doesn’t solve the problem I’ll go for a run or a hike. The physical activity seems to stimulate my creativity and any problem seems to work itself out.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Harper Lee
Stephen King
J.R. Tolkien
Gayle Forman
John Green
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a Coming of Age Young Adult Novel and I’m really excited about it! I love the story and I hope my writing does it justice!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep on writing!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard was keep on writing. 🙂
What are you reading now?
I’ve been so busy writing that I haven’t had time to read. 🙂 But the last few books I’ve read are “Looking for Alaska” by John Green and “Where she went” by Gayle Forman.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well, I’ve got a couple of books in mind that I need to start working on. One is the sequel to the Coming of Age Young Adult Novel that I’m writing and the fourth Super Spies book that I’ve got mapped out in my head. Then there’s this third book that I just came up with the other day! I’m going to have to make a list because my ideas are coming faster than I can write them! 🙂
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?
I would take the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and a couple of Gayle Forman’s books.
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