Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello! When I am not drinking coffee, buying coffee, or thinking about how much I NEED coffee, I enjoy writing, a passion I developed ever since she was a little girl. I’ve been teaching creative writing at a local high school in my area for 14 years and I have loved every bit of it. I recently discovered Amazon publishing this summer and have published two short stories to test the waters out. I’ve had a pretty good amount of success so far considering I just started, and that is extremely encouraging.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called “Hands of Time: A Suspenseful Thriller” and definitely was influenced by the movie “Inception”. I loved the concept of being lost in some sort of dream-like world where you are aware of your surroundings. It’s kind of like Sleep Paralysis. The protagonist is a poor soul who just wants a cure for his sleep apnea. But his life gets shaken up and he is in for a rude awakening when he tries out a new pill. In fact, he constantly wakes up similar to the movie “Groundhog Day”.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have to write with the lights off, shades down, and no noise. It lets me think deeply and gets the creative juices flowing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
For someone who loves mystery and suspense novels, I definitely enjoy comics such as Batman. The Joker is by far one of the most brilliant characters ever. Outside of fiction, I absolutely love the “Power of Now” by Eckart Tolle. It’s more of a spiritual book, but its something very unconventional. Worth the read.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the first volume of my series of Kate Mckenzie Detective books. The first book is called “The Shotgun Wedding” and I can’t wait for it to release on August 30th.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I just started publishing on Amazon but I have enjoyed Awesome Gang, Freebooksy, and Many Books. They have worked every time for me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just start writing! Don’t be afraid or worried; the hardest part is starting something new.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The only limitations you have are those you place on yourself! No one can stop you from anything you want.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Elon Musk’s biography by Ashlee Vance. So far so good 🙂
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to keep publishing my short stories and even venture out to a full- length novel in the near future.
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?
1. Power of Now by Eckart Tolle
2. The Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo
3. The Stranger by Albert Camus