Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a romance author, blogger, wife and mother of two little boys. I love reading and writing, TV, movies, live theatre, music, and hanging out with my family. In the last four years, I’ve written three books. One has been published.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Dream Hunter is my latest book and the first to be published. I literally dreamt up the idea for Dream Hunter. I have a seriously overactive imagination and the craziest dreams. When I was younger, I actually kept a dream journal and would often write short stories based on my dreams. A couple of years ago, I had a dream which inspired the first sequence of Dream Hunter. I knew I had to finish the story… so I did.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I need quiet to write. I find noise distracting. If the TV is on, I won’t get any writing done. I also need to be comfortable, my favorite writing spot is in my old blue recliner, but it’s best if I don’t get too comfy otherwise I may fall asleep since my prime writing time is after my little kids go to bed.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Karen Marie Moning is one of my favorite authors and has definitely influenced the choice of genre I write.
What are you working on now?
I just finished a vampire story so I’m currently in the self-editing stage.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Dream Hunter is the first book I’ve published so I’m new at this. I think the best promotional method is to foster relationships with your target audience. In the past few months leading up to the release of my book, I made an increased effort to add to my Twitter/Facebook/blog following.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you love writing, then keep at it. Publication is the prize, but you have to enjoy the journey as well.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Complete your first draft within three months. I wrote the first draft of my vampire in three months without pause. I didn’t even insert chapters. But I managed to capture my ideas while they were still fresh.
What are you reading now?
I just finished reading Love In Bloom by Karen Rose Smith.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Polish my vampire story, find the right publisher, and write another book!
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?
Oh, that’s a difficult one. Too bad I can’t bring my Kindle with me…
The first book is an easy choice – The Princess Bride. I could read that book a million times over. Next, Gone With The Wind because it’s epic and long enough to keep me busy for a while. Lastly, a book on home medical remedies and some kind of survival guide.
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