Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I live on Canada’s east coast, right on the North Atlantic Ocean, the setting of my Retro Romance novels, and the Carmel McAlistair mystery series. I will also be releasing a new series of suspense of comedy in the fall. Yes, I’m a cross-genre writer!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest releases, The Atlantic Island Romances are retro and set in Newfoundland in the 1990’s. They’re inspired by the romance of this whole place, if I can say that – by the history, the architecture, the people and even the weather. We have the greatest and most mysterious fog in the world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always carry around a notebook – some of my best ideas come while I’m doing something else like waiting for a friend or watching the waves on the ocean. Other than that, I strictly set 3 hours each morning fro writing. I work an evening job which supports my writing habit for now.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Charles Dickena, Agatha Christie, the ’30’s and ’40’s British Sci-Fi writers, and everything else. I read a lot, and since becoming an author, have started reading with two minds – one part enjoys the story, while the other part is noting how the story is put together.
What are you working on now?
I have a series of paranormal young adult novels in my head, of course set in Newfoundland. I can’t wait to get cracking on those!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Still trying to get a handle on the promo thing – this must be the hardest part of writing! Sites like Awesome Gang are invaluable for helping authors establish their careers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read, write, read, write. Write what truly excites you, not just for the market. And take your writing career seriously, while enjoying the heck out of it at the same time.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
‘What other people think of you is none of your business.’ This has helped me get past the shyness that comes naturally of being an introvert.
What are you reading now?
The latest stack on my bedside table includes Candace Osmond paranormal historical / time travel pirate series (OMG This girl can write!) and Kevin Major’s ‘One for the Rock’. Donna Morrissey’s ‘The Fortunate Brother’ which just deservedly won the Arthur Ellis award!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ll keep writing and exploring what I love.
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?
‘A Christmas Carol’, Charles Dickens – this is THE perfect story, even though it’s so short. Any of Mollie Hardwick’s Doran Fairweather novels. And Marcel Proust’s ‘Remembrance of Things Past’, all three volumes, which I’ve always meant to finish.
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