Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written one book that I have published. I work as a clinical researcher and focus on studies that contribute to medical advancements. Music is another interest of mine and I am currently playing the ukulele and singing along with that. I spend time volunteering at a local farm that provides food for the homeless.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Distorted Purposes is the title of my novel. One day in college I was attending a final discussion in place of an exam. All of the students including myself were sitting at desks arranged in a circle around the room. I had stayed up all night leading up to this because I was at the hospital. I was so tired that either I fell asleep briefly in class or I had a daydream. The main focus of my book is around shapeshifted humans and I visualized a shapeshifter sitting at a desk. From there I developed a story based on that odd observation.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I will write on little sticky notes here and there at work in between projects. Then I place them in a bag I always bring with me or my purse. I don’t do this often anymore but I used to have a shot of whisky in a glass on a tray table next to where I was sitting and typing every once in a while. For the most part, now it is just tea or coffee. Sometimes I will get up early and write before I get ready for work.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite book is The Other Side of Dark and it has shown me how to write a compelling story. When it comes to stories that are bizarre as mine is I have found books by Stephen King to be influential.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a sequel for the novel I just self-published. In addition, I have been writing a novella but have put that on hold for the current series I am working on.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a blog where I post about my writing and progress. My Facebook page is where I promote my books the most and I use Instagram to post images related to writing.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
To bring yourself to write as often as possible, even if it is just a paragraph. Start promoting your book early, that is something I made the mistake of not doing. Make a list of all of the information you need to publish and promote your book. Research everything pertaining to your book and websites that help you along the way with advice.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
That you are more worthy than you think.
What are you reading now?
I just finished reading The Lost Apothecary.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep chugging along with writing my sequel and thinking about what other stories I want to explore.
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 bring The Other Side of Dark by Sarah Smith, Rose Madder by Stephen King, and The Great Gatsby.
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