Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a stay at home mum of a teenager, with one at university. I live near the sea and the New Forest so I’m lucky enough to have beautiful scenery to inspire me. I started writing children’s books in 2007 and have worked my way up to writing Young Adult books. I have just written my first adult fiction short story.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
A Beastly Christmas. Inspired by the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast which is a favourite of mine, and a love of Christmas. It was great combining the two.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, although I’ll quite happily write in bed snuggled under my duvet.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Chronicles of Narnia and The Brother’s Lionheart from my childhood and Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley for adult reading that’s fun, clean and easy to read.
What are you working on now?
A young adult fantasy story. It has angels in it, something I always wanted to write about.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use as much social media as I can. Other authors are kind enough to share about new releases and the rest is trial and error at the moment especially as my books can be for different ages.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. It sounds easy but sometimes when things aren’t going right you wonder why you’re trying to do this – don’t give up at that point, keep going.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read, read and then write and keep writing. Once you’ve finished one book, start the next one.
What are you reading now?
I’ve just finished reading all the Harry Potter books from the beginning and always on the lookout for Christmas books to read, I’m addicted to them.
What’s next for you as a writer?
One YA story is in final proofing so will be published next year, the angel story is in editing stages and there are some short stories to finish too.
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?
Pride & Prejudice, A Christmas Carol, Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit
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