Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a paralegal by day, writer by night. My first book was Denim & Diamonds, a women’s fiction title with a romantic twist. My second book, Fatal Impulse, is a cozy mystery.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Fatal Impulse was inspired by a conversation I overheard when I was a child about a woman whose car plummeted off a mountain road. Her body wasn’t recovered immediately because of the terrain and weather. That story simmered for years, and got me to thinking about how easy it would be to cover up a murder that way.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I need action to write, so I tend to write in the living room with the television going and a dog or two on my lap.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King is my writing hero – the best writing book I’ve ever read was On Writing. When I was a tween, I started reading Stephen King’s books. I loved the way he wrote so that I, as the reader, was totally immersed in the characters. That is my goal every time I sit down to write.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on Diamond in the Rough, which is the second in the Diamond J series. It takes place in the same world as Denim & Diamonds, but focuses on Aidan, a ranch hand, and Gina, the owner of the local scrapbook store. It is a romantic suspense.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think personal connections help the reader get to know me, so I am active and engaged in social media.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read and write. A lot.
And live life to the fullest. You have to experience life and refill the well in order to write engaging stories.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t edit a blank page.
What are you reading now?
Chasing the Night by Iris Johansen (print book)
Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (audio book)
Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday (Kindle)
What’s next for you as a writer?
The best seller list, I hope! 🙂 Seriously, I plan on continuing both series that I’ve started: the Diamond J series and the Widow’s Web series. I also hope to publish a how-to book for aspiring writers.
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?
Wow, that’s a tough one. How about an ebook? I’d go with Getting Dumped by Tawna Fenske (a choose your own adventure for grown ups!) because it’s like getting several books in one; Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert because, well, I love it and love the way it makes me think about what I want out of life; and . . . last, but not least, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron because I learn something new every time I read it and I love the exercises. So, my 4th book would be a huge never ending blank notebook so I could DO those exercises.
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