Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a contemporary romance writer mainly dealing with tattooed, biker, erotic themes and subjects. I have, so far, written four books and have had three published as of 1/2016. I live in South Central PA and am originally from Upstate New York.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled “Twisted” and it’s the 4th book in my Drawn Series. It deals with unconventional relationships and it was inspired by the whole idea that …maybe you can be in love with more than one person at a time, despite the views of everyone around you. It deals with two brothers who are in love with the same woman and try to make a relationship work amongst themselves.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I guess. I don’t always listen to music, but when I do, it’s usually when I am writing a sex scene. Otherwise I like it warm, cozy and quiet.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, definitely and D.L. Roan. Also Jay Crownover’s book Rule got me kick started into writing about books where there wasn’t necessarily your cookie cutter happy ending.
What are you working on now?
The last book in the Drawn Series and then after that, a book titled One Year.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
SO far, it’s been Facebook. I’ve only been doing this for 2 years this March, so I am always learning of new ways to self promote.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t get discouraged. Everyone started out at the bottom, and when you’re doing it yourself, it’s ten times harder but worth it in the end. Promote and work with your fellow indie authors and NEVER cut another author down. The indie community is truly a family and I am so lucky to be apart of it!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Turn off your phone, the tv, social media, etc and JUST WRITE!
What are you reading now?
The #Hashtag Series by Cambria Hebert.
What’s next for you as a writer?
An anthology that is set to be released in March 2016. 22 stories from 23 authors all to benefit the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and then the release of my book titled Twisted, also in March/April.
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?
Oh wow, that’s a tough one. ONLY three or four??!!! Hmmm, I guess I would have to take Phantom by Susan Kay, Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness, It by Stephen King and A blank journal so I could keep writing!
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