Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live with and near my family in a fun-sized community on the backside of nowhere and I like it like that.
I’ve written 19 books in six different genres, 18 of which are published, with plans to finish the House of Cards Quad this year.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I released three books in 2014. My last one, Up in Flames, was the last of a five-part prequel to my epic fantasy, Chest of Souls. I wasn’t going to write it, as the character was the villain. I’m not into bad boys, but this book was needed to answer questions and create others.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it’s unusual to dream so many of my books, but I literally have ‘watched’ movies in my dreams that manifest into reality. Currently, have over thirty books in various stages of writing and what gets published next depends on what makes it to the finish line first. I seldom work on just one book or series. My brain likes to break away, so I write in at least two different genres at any given time.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
For non-fiction, I would say Leslie Householder’s The Jackrabbit Factor made the most impact.
What are you working on now?
House of Cards Book 1: The Last Alley. This book is the first I’ve co-authored with my daughter, though she gave plenty of input for many of my other books (my writing is a family affair). This series is the result of a combination of dreams of various members of the family.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
KDP for six of my (so far) 18 books. I’ve used ebook Booster, Kindle Nation Daily, and ‘free ebook’ blogs.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Marry the man you love
…oh, you meant writing advice? Make writing a daily habit and I do – six days a week.
What are you reading now?
Re-read Awaken by Rachel d’aigle – I give it 5 stars.
I re-read a lot books I’ve given 5-star reviews.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I keep writing and publishing. I’m thinking of doing a series of ten novellas that will be bookended by two novels and followed by a few novelettes.
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 never get close enough to an ocean to ever have to consider it. Honestly, I would rather choose 50 or 60 of my favorite characters to be with – now THAT would really be fun:)
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