Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a seasoned author from many moons ago! I wrote my first novel at the age of 14, and it was horrible! Twenty four years later, I went back in time to retrieve that book, entitled ‘ A quest for the four keys in Wonderland’ and added two more books these past two years, making it a 3 – in – 1, and perfecting, adjusting and reshaping the entire series. It turned out better than I imagined and folks are really digging the plot twists and falling in love with the characters, some have said “It’s almost too easy” and that was a great accolade within its self . I gave my heart to the “written word” a long time ago, only to encounter that love again not so long ago, after taking a life long pause. I want to write more when time allows me to do that, and there will be more to come!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Legacy of a Legend, was the last ”Historical Fiction” book I wrote. I have visions of what a story should be, long after I gaze at a picture. I don’t know, it stirs me up inside, it makes the creative juices start to trickle within me and an unstoppable force hijacks my heart, where I’m forced into submission, and I must obey “The God’s of writing” as we/us writers say! It’s stronger than any other passion I possess, it always has been and my inspiration for this particular book was the mere fact that its unique story line has not been told anywhere else, or that none other resembles it and I love heroines with a deep rooted purpose.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do! Actually, I have a few “bad” habits, like most writers do… coffee and cigarettes! Let’s not confuse them for “eyeliner and cigarettes” as lady gaga says!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Phillipa Gregory! She’s my heroine, and I must admit, I secretly have a fascination with her writing style, not that I would mimic her but… we have similar attributes in the same genre. I love her book and series, ( when it was on the air ) The White Queen.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a project that involves using a pen name, and wow! It’s actually pretty cool! Look out for Liliana L.S., who will bring avid readers or mystery lovers a ground breaking series, well, in volumes that is, of Historical Enigmas & Urban Legends. I love Historical based mysteries especially the ones who haven’t been solved yet, also Urban Legends. What could be more appealing than telling a tale from the past that spooked us beyond compare, and trying to figure out if it was real or not? It involves using the old noggin’ a whole lot, a little different than my usual Historical Fantasy and Fiction works, but none the less, it’ll be challenging and super intriguing.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use social media in most cases, I also cover a few events throughout the year, mostly those within the U.S. and Canada, but look for more events to come that are going to be abroad! I’ve built an audience and made some wonderful friendships over the years who are special and dear to my heart and I want to give a shout out to some! Margaret Westlake, Madelaine Rodriguez, Janet Boal, Zoran Vitorovic, Terri Johnson, Mladena Bojkovic, Boban Jovanovic, Ana Caruana, Mary Ayala, Terri Johnson, Michael Kraxenburger, Kathy G. Ellis, Simon C Lord III, Deborah Oren, Maryann Powell, Chelsea Barnes and so many others to mention, we wouldn’t have enough space here! I want to thank them so much for every effort they put into my writing and daily posts of sharing, liking, commenting and reading, I am truly nothing without them.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Jump in and don’t look back! Why? Because if you truly love it with all your might… you’ll find a way to succeed no matter the outcome.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Follow your heart, but take your brain with you! It’s that simple.
What are you reading now?
Unfortunately, I have a list of the books I need to get to but don’t have the time. I will have plenty of time when in the air on 16 hour flights and so on! I’ll devour all I can.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Promoting and events are what’s in store for now. My dream is to make a movie with any of my books, but it hasn’t reached fruition yet! It may be a very long time before that happens, but I remain optimistic, as I can’t and refuse to let my fans, the ones who have asked for a film, down!
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 Game Of Thrones Series simple because I started it long ago and haven’t quite finished it. The Red Queen by Phillipa Gregory and any self help books that would allow me to muster up a concoction so I can get off the Island – LOL!
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