Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m 28 years old and currently live in Eastern Tennessee. I’ve been writing my whole life but I suppose this is my first official book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Serving the Scales was heavily inspired by the desire to explore some more unheard of kinks. I also wanted to build characters that forced people to see parts of themselves in them, even if they didn’t want to.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I use a small playlist of 5-10 songs to help clear my mind and focus.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m heavily inspired by high fantasy and detailed fantasy such as Eragon as well as young adult fantasy like Twilight and Harry Potter. Various Romance authors have helped shape my writing style as well, with Anna Zaires being my absolute favorite.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently on a crash course learning to market for myself. After a short reprieve, I’ll be jumping headfirst into book two of the series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have no clue, lol. I’m still learning how to promote.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Believe in the heart of the cards!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Know when to buckle down and get the job done. Taking a break between books can be good for emotional health. Just, do it.
What are you reading now?
I’m a homeschooling mom of 2 boys who wants to write full time for a living. Finding time to read in all that is super hard, but I can usually squeeze in a few chapters of something in the 10 minutes before I pass out in bed.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing the Serving the Scales trilogy and then diving into a side series based in the same world.
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?
Good Omens and the entire Tormentor Mine series from Anna Zaires.
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