Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have lived in North Carolina all my life. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Campbell University. I have worked as a librarian and as a graphic designer in the newspaper and commercial printing industry. I enjoys painting, taking long walks with my beagle/basset mix, Dakota, and last but not least….a good mystery. I also read historical fiction and classics, especially Jane Austen. I have written three books: 2 are in my Kathy Hamilton Mystery series and the other is my non-fiction book: Road Less Traveled under the pen name Elisabeth Casteen.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Road Less Traveled: A Trinity Bible Study. It was inspired by my love of Bible study and helping others have a better understanding of their Christian faith.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
This is hard to say since the writing habits are mine.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The authors that have influenced me would be Mary Higgins Clark, specifically her book Weep No More, My Lady and John Grisham, specifically his book King of Torts. Both of these books I could read over and over…and I have.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the third book in my Kathy Hamilton Mystery series, No Good Deed. It is a continuation of Hush Now, Don’t Cry and ends with a cliffhanger that will be answered in No Good Deed.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Right now I have the most success on Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for new authors would be to watch out for scams. What they promise sounds perfect, which generally means there’s something else going on. Keep writing and focus on becoming the best storyteller you can be.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is no matter what keep writing and everything will follow.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading ‘A Season for the Dead’ by David Hewson.
What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next is, hopefully, I can expand my books into audiobook format and add to my Kathy Hamilton Mystery series.
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?
This is not an easy question. The three books I would take would be Jane Austen: a collection of seven novels, Weep No More, My Lady, and Rebels of Ireland by Edward Rutherford.
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