Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Writing a book was number one on my bucket list for most of my life. Now I’m happy to say, my computer is jammed full of books I’ve written! One of the highlights of my career was hitting the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists. I have close to 60 stories published–everything from short stories to novels.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest story is Crash Point and it’s part of the Riding Desire anthology. It was inspired by Eden Bradley who emailed to ask if I wanted to take part in a super cool collaboration of authors working on alpha bad boy bikers. With those four words, I think she touched on too many fantasies to count!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it’s unusual, but when I hit a brick wall, I minimize the story, fire up iTunes and Hearts and play until the words start flowing again.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Wow. How long a list can I give you? So, so many! Judy Blume turned me on to romance in middle school with Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret. That kissing in the closet game? Just scandalous! lol. In high school, I used to sneak my dad’s copies of Jackie Collin’s books out of his room. Lucky Santagello changed my world! Let’s see. Who else? Janet Evanovich made me want to write rom com. Diana Gabaldon turned me on to time travelers and Scottish guys–holy cow, I’m still madly in love with Jamie Fraser. Lora Leigh rocked my world with Men of August. I should stop now, right?
What are you working on now?
Right now, I ‘m writing the next book in the Trinity Masters with Lila Dubois. Secret societies, arranged menage marriages, powerful, rich people working to change the world, bad guys, suspense, sex, sex and more sex! Love working on these stories because there are no holds barred!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Oh wow. This is an ongoing learning process. Right now, I spend a lot of time talking to readers on Facebook and Twitter.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Sit down and right. Even when the words aren’t coming. Open the document and put at least 100 words down. Every single day.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t edit a blank page. – Nora Roberts
What’s next for you as a writer?
In my immediate future, I’ll be attending the Romantic Times Convention in New Orleans in May. I’m really looking forward to that!
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 Harry Potter series, the Men of August series and the Outlander series (shhh…don’t count up how many books are in those series.)
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