Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I’m Montana Jones, a self-published author who has always loved to read and write from an early age. I released my first book Hunted in 2020 and am currently completing my second book in the series Run, which will be available early next year. I love to write Crime/Thriller/Romance genres.
Montana Jones lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and kids. She has an adorable British shorthair cat called Maisie and a Miniature Daschund dog named Wolfgang.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Hunted.
I think my inspiration came from my enjoyment of reading thriller/crime and romance novels. I actually surprised myself when I was writing Hunted as it turned out a little more creepy and gruesome than I first intended but I was happy with the final script.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unusual writing habits?
No, not really. I do need a quiet space, a cup of tea, and a biscuit to get started, though! I also need to be in the right headspace. If I’m feeling mentally drained, I won’t bother as I need the energy to inject my imagination into whatever I am writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My love affair with books started at a young age, and James Patterson quickly became my favorite author. When I turned 30, my husband bought me one of Karen Rose’s books on a whim, and a new love affair began. I also enjoy reading some of Nora Roberts’ books.
They both have writing styles/themes that I enjoy.
What are you working on now?
Run. It’s a story about special agent Jack Carter and officer Samantha McKellar. They feature in Hunted my first book.
A serial killer is picking off young girls, torturing and holding them captive.
When a young woman is discovered barely alive, she will only speak to one person, FBI special agent Jack Carter. Can special agent Carter and officer Samantha Kellar find the missing women before it’s too late?
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As a new author, I’m still working this out. Amazon advertising and Instagram have shown some positive results.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up!
If you are passionate about writing, keep going, I think it’s hard, especially trying to write while working full-time. Just find little pockets of time when you can 30 minutes here, and there can be very productive.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Are you happy? Yes or no? Yes? Keep going. No? Change something.
It’s a simple but effective way of looking at life. We are in control of our future happiness.
What are you reading now?
I just finished reading Kat Kinney’s Dark. It’s a little different from what I normally read, but if you like the supernatural (vampires & werewolves) give it a go.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep plodding along and writing more. Run is almost finished and I am excited about my next book. I have loads of great ideas and cant wait to keep working out the plot on paper instead of in my head!
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?
Nora Roberts – The Witness (I adore this book, everything from the genre to writing style calls to me!)
Karen Rose – Closer than you think (The chemistry between Faith and Deacon is palpable as well as the gripping storyline.)
James Patterson – Along came a spider (An oldie but a goodie, I love the Alex Cross series.)
James Patterson – Maximum Ride (I loved these books when I was younger, who am I kidding I still love them haha.)
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