Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in a small village in Northern Ireland with my husband, two littles and beagle. I love reading, getting outdoors and baking (cakes). I’ve written two almost three books, if you don’t include my first ever attempt during my teenage years!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut The Worlds That Separated Us was inspired by a YouTube video mixed with a dream I had after inspiration struck whilst watching the video.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I sometimes write with my eyes closed, if I need to fully immerse myself in a scene. I’ve written some of my favourite scenes this way and it helps me stay visually connected to the story.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Alison Gervais – In 27 Days was a massive influence for me. Other authors I love include, Mary E Pearson, Adrienne young, Jennifer Armentrout, I’d read anything they write!
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on The Worlds That United Us, the sequel and final instalment in The Worlds duology.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still figuring that out! I had character art commissioned for TWTSU and I think that helped loads with promoting it, I’m obsessed with character art so I knew it would be something I’d want for my own book. Outside of that I find instagram a really useful tool when it comes to promoting.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes! Read as much as you can and never give up! Reading within your genre and outside it for that matter is extremely important. As for never giving up, the fear that surrounds publishing is something not a lot of people talk about and it would be so easy to give up before you’re even published. It’s important to never give up on yourself, and keep going even though you’re afraid of what that might bring, the world needs your book!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To never let fear stand in the way of my ambitions. It’s something I’ll admit I’ve struggled with, releasing my first book was like a breath of fresh air and it made me realise that fear isn’t always a bad thing so long as you don’t let it hold you back.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m reading The Crown of Glided Bones and loving it!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a few projects in the works, for now I’m focused on TWTUU release next year and after that I have a new YA fantasy series that I’m really excited about starting to draft. I have so many more stories to tell and I look forward to sharing them in the years to come!
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?
Only 4 books!! I have no idea how I would choose them, I would probably pick The Remnant Chronicles, but then I couldn’t have all the books in that series… ahh ok I would pick Dance of Thieves, Vow of Thieves, The Kiss of Deception and In 27 Days.
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