Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello! I am an award-winning author of the highly acclaimed resort romance series, which I wrote on her cell phone while she was undergoing breast cancer treatment.
My resort romance series are romantic comedies because they are not only based on my life in the hospitality industry, but also many of the MANY romantic misfires in my life, which could either be viewed as a comedy or a tragedy. But I’d rather look back and laugh instead of cry about the past.
I also has novels published under the pen name, “Pumpkin Spice.”
In July 2018, I was awarded “Top Female Author 2018” by The Authors Show for “Spirited Away.”
I live in the Cowboy State with my sexy bald husband, my four amazing children, two fantastic step-kids, and Izzy, our runaway dog. I do my best writing (in my head) on my daily runs in wild, romantic, beautiful Wyoming.
Read more about Mary and her work at: www.marybilliter.com
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What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Changeup,” which was inspired by my first taste of California when we moved to the Golden State from the Bluegrass state of Kentucky!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wrote my entire resort romance series (SIX BOOKS) on my cell phone while I went through breast cancer treatment! I was taken off chemo in December and this has been the longest period of time that I’ve actually used a computer! Bahahaha – Cancer humor is huge to winning the battle!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I admire Susan Mallery for her work ethic and volume of romance she produces! The woman is on fire!
What are you working on now?
Well…it’s still sort of under wraps…but if you promise not to tell anyone… (Snicker, snicker) My next book that will be out July 2019 takes a huge twist from what I normally write…so be prepared…that’s about all I can say until my publisher announces more!!!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Wow. Great question. I think Facebook reaches a lot of readers and Amazon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. I know that sounds trite and simple, but don’t.give.up! The universe is wide enough for EVERYONE to succeed and achieve their dream. SO DREAM BIG!!!!!!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Hmmm…Research by Jodi Picoult. And the value of researching your topic, genre, and specifics to your character. You can’t always write what you know so write what you don’t know and do the research to know! (the last part is mine…a real gem, right?)
What are you reading now?
I teach college fiction writing so I’m reading, “Making Shapely Fiction” by Jerome Stern.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Twisting minds one story at a time…wait for it!!!
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 Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Back Roads by Tawni O’Dell
The Bible – hey there is some solid story telling in the old and new testaments
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