Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a wife, mother of three, award winning children’s author, special needs and disability advocate. I co-founded and co-host the Writers Corner Live TV Show and Special Needs TV Show on Facebook, Amazon Live, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. I am also a ghostwriter and I did the voice over for the Sports2Gether App. I am from Orlando, Florida and my first job I danced at Disney World. We could see the fireworks from our house every night. I have written about ten books and my fourth one will be released this coming September. I am passionate about writing things that inspire, help heal, and empower others. I love writing from the viewpoint of a child and being in the wonder of their world.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I just released my third book in my children’s series June 2, 2021 called Poohlicious Oh the Wonder of Me. My very late in life son and God were the inspiration for this series. My sons birth and my recovery were very difficult and in a healing space came the first book. It is written from the view of a child and designed to help them accept themselves however they come into this world. All three books have I AM statements in them to help children and families get started using that empowering language.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am not sure how unusual my habits are but being a mom of three and one of my kids being young I have learned to write with pretty much a three ring circus going on. I squeeze all I can into short bits of time if that’s all I have. Sitting in a car rider line, at practices, rehearsals, games, and anywhere in between. With a busy life I have to be creative lol I always have a notebook or something to write on with me in case inspiration comes. If not I use my voice recorder on my phone. I have used that many times. Especially in the middle of the night if I am too tired to get up and write it down. But if you don’t write or record it in the moment it never comes back or sounds the same.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Being a children’s writer I have been influenced by of course authors like Dr. Seuss ( I love making up silly words and rhyming too), Beatrix Potter, A.A. Milne, Judy Blume, J.K. Rowling. I love their creativity, story telling, and running wild with their imaginations. My latest favorite right now is Natalie Reeves Billings. She is very creative in her writing and loves to write in rhyme as well.
What are you working on now?
I am working on getting my middle grade reader ready for release this coming September as well as getting an adult motivational book ready. I am finishing up on a children’s educational journal and starting a screen play for television.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use all of my social media sites as well as groups I am in. I also ask my friends and supporters to share.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t wait for the perfect time to write. You will never get started. Take it from me. If you want to, then do it. You are never too old to start this career. Always write down your idea or thought right then or it never sounds the same. And if you want to be a published author go into this with a five year plan. It takes about that long to get your success going.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t go into writing expecting to make money right away. This profession is a labor of love. The money will come it just might take some time. And don’t give up. Anything worth doing takes time.
What are you reading now?
On my show I get to interview lots of authors. Right now I am reading 77 Letters by Susan P. Hunter. She is a new author who wrote a true story about her mother’s journey and experience writing letters to soldiers during the Vietnam War. She is working on the play for this book. It is great!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will be starting a script for a television show. Working on a line of sensory toys for children with my son and several other things. I also have the next book in my middle grade series to start.
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?
I would take my Bible, the best survival guide book there is, a comedy to keep me laughing, and a mystery just for the fun of it.
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