Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I don’t like talking about myself unless we’re sitting in a coffee shop, but I’ll give it a go.
I create and destroy worlds. I’m a freelance editor, an author, and have discovered I’m quite good at the romance thing—writing it, that is—along with vampires, werewolves, zombies, angels and demons. I’m the CEO and Founder of Just Ink Press, and review books in my spare time, of which I rarely have any. I’ve completed about six or seven books with several more in various stages of completion. I have four books published; three novels and an anthology. I’m currently working on three other books–one novel and two novellas–in the little spare time I have between my IT help desk job, the freelance copy edits, and the publishing company I run.
I was born on Friday the 13th, hence the name “Jinxie.” Currently, I live in Tempe, Arizona with Umi (my mother), whom I care for. I do enjoy riding my beach cruiser “The Betty” around downtown Tempe when it doesn’t have a flat tire, love a good pub crawl, and I’ve had the pleasure and the heartache of experiencing a love far greater than I could have ever imagined.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I have a short story in the anthology “Into the Darkness” titled, “The Token.” Inspiration came one day when I worked at a local college and one of the professors handed me a “Token of Appreciation,” which I thought was kind of neat, but then started thinking about the “what ifs” as the paranormal part of my brain kicked into overdrive. And I birthed “The Token.” It’s really not a good thing to keep.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
It changes from time to time. I have phases I go through. One book, I’ll need music. Another book, I’ll need complete silence around me in order to write. Sometimes I need chocolate. But I always need caffeine.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Shakespeare, Poe, Patricia Briggs, Stephen King, JR Ward. They’re all exceptional writers and three inspired me in my teens.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m working on the next book in the Kick-Ass Girls Club series titled, “Assassin.” Teagan’s being a real bitch about telling me her story, so it’s taking a while. My schedule has drastically changed as well, so I’m no longer writing in the middle of the night. In fact, I should be writing right now, but instead, I’m filling out this interview. Ah, procrastination. Thou art an evil bitch.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I try different things, and have been discovering quite a bit these past few months, so the answer to that is kind of up in the air, as in I’m not sure which is the best yet aside from word of mouth. In January 2014, my website justinkpress.com will offer direct buy, so I’m hoping that will help sales. Aside from that, I try to promote using Author Marketing Club, etc.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. And then write some more. Read a lot. Read everything you can before you write. Different genres, style guides, grammar books if you didn’t learn that in high school. Just read. And then write. And don’t allow anyone to snuff out your dreams. Don’t be afraid to put your writing out there. Fear is the one constant that kills dreams. Don’t allow it to stop you from doing what you love to do, what you’re passionate about, regardless of what that is.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If you’re going through Hell, keep going.” ~Winston Churchill
No, seriously. My life has been a roller coaster to Hell and back several times, and you have to keep going when you’re knee-deep in the worst bit or you’ll never get out.
What are you reading now?
Gnash by Brian Parker. He asked me to review it for the Zombie Survival Crew website. In case it isn’t obvious, it’s a zombie book. Did I mention how restricted I am on time? Yeah. It’s taking me a while because of that.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Oh my God, so much! I see a lot of novels in my future, and they’re not all mine.
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?
Poe’s complete works, Shakespeare’s complete works, any one of the Mercy Thompson novels, and a graphic novel Witch Doctor. *grins*
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