Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written just one book so far although I have plenty more planned…
I’m actually a blogger and write the brutally honest NotSoSexintheCity.com. It’s been a rough couple of years what with having my heart broken NUMEROUS times and having what I can only describe as some of the most horrifying sexual ordeals over the years. Some funny, some not, but they all inspired me in one way or another… or taught me something.
It was actually a friend of mine that encouraged me to start writing and honestly, I’ve never looked back! It was the best decision of my life and I can’t think of anything else I enjoy doing more.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Twenty-Something’s was 20-something blog posts from my 20-something life. The toughest times, the best of times, the most ridiculous of times – I have a lot of things to say and I felt it was about time that I put it all down into a compilation book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to write really late at night and I always find I have the most productivity at 3/4am. I tend to drift off into my own little world when I get into he ‘writing zone’ so my friends are always shouting at me after I’ve ignored them for twenty minutes, so engrossed in my laptop screen.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Danielle Steel was one of the first authors that I really got into and I’ll be honest, that was because of my Nan! The Dave Peltzer books really got to me and I never can quite finish them without crying. With regards to influence, I would need to say some of the blogs I follow are more influential than anything else. I always think reading about something that actually happens hits home far more than a piece of fiction.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently continuing with my blog as well as starting off a new book which I hope to get finished and out this year! You’ll just need to watch this space… 🙂
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really enjoy social media networking and I find it’s become a bit of a habit now. I love using platforms such as Twitter and Facebook because it gives me a chance to interact than other ways.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be yourself and write from the the heart. You won’t always make it straight away and in fact, I’ve been doing this for ten years before I decided to really make a name for myself. If it’s something you really want to do, just do it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Sometimes you just need to breathe and reboot.
What are you reading now?
I’m actually reading a book on serial killers because I’m a little bit of a weirdo like that.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Who knows… The world is my oyster!
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?
Ooooh that’s a tough one! I really liked The Carrie Diaries so I reckon that would be a good one. I also love the Hunger Games books and found them a really great read. I’d much prefer to take my phone and then I’d have access to many more books… although I much prefer a paper book to a digital one!
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