Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Peruvian-American gal from the Midwest who now lives in southern Germany. I used to work as a microbiologist but now I am a translator living life in the Land of Beer and Pretzels (as I so affectionately call it). I am also an expat blogger, documenting my adventures as well as the adventures of my pugs. I only have one book published at the moment, but I have written countless in my attempts to better my writing.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel is called The God Queen and it was inspired by thirteen-year-old self who wanted to also have cool space adventures and have powers. I wanted more stories with lady heroes (back in the late 90s there weren’t so many).
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t call it unusual, but I like writing everything in a notebook and then regurgitate it onto the computer afterwards, I sort of self-edit at the same time.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Growing up, Tamora Pierce was my biggest influence. She still is, but now I add Sarah J. Maas and Victoria Schwab who are my age and women I absolutely admire!
What are you working on now?
I am working on the second book in my Rebirth Saga.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like nurturing relationships. I try making friends in the reading and writing community – it makes a huge difference when you need help with reviews and promoting. Sometimes they can’t help directly at that moment, but they find other ways to support you. Most books get the best recommendation through word of mouth – so I work to have relationships with people who help spread the word.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep going. Writing is a journey, not a destination. Once you finish your first book, write the next one. There’s also no time limit on your dreams – just keep going.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t self-censor. I used to do that because I was worried about what people would think (especially concerning love or sex scenes). Once I finally got that thinking out of my head, it was so freeing and my writing flowed so much better for it.
What are you reading now?
V. E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am working on the next book of my series, starting up a YouTube channel where I can mix my expat life with my writing life, and we’re getting a new pug – which I am the most excited about.
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 Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge
Behind the Throne by K. B. Wagers
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