Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My Pen Name is P.S. Bartlett and I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD, about a mile from Fort McHenry and a few blocks from Federal Hill. I’ve always been fascinated with history and research which I believe led me down the path of writing historical fiction.
I’ve always loved writing and since I was a young girl, I’ve dreamed of being a published author. My first book, FIREFLIES, was published in April of 2013 and my sixth book, AMBER WAKE, which I’ve co-written with a fellow writer named Ronovan Hester, is scheduled for release in February of 2016.
I work full time as an office manager and assist my daughter in raising her three little girls who all live with me. I’ve been married for almost 22 years and together we have three children and a ten year old Maine Coon named Columbus. My dream is to become a full time writer within the next two years.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book which is set for release on Valentine’s Day 2016 is AMBER WAKE – Gabriel Falling. AMBER WAKE is the brain child of a fellow writer who felt a kinship with one of my characters from two of my other books; Captain Rasmus Bergman. He wanted to explore the character’s background and history and came up with an excellent story to introduce us to this character. Together, I feel we have put together a compelling and engaging story that readers of my Razor’s Adventure Series will love.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
None at all. I just sit down and write.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are far too many to name.
What are you working on now?
I am now swept up into the whirlwind of editing and getting AMBER WAKE ready for publishing. All of my beta readers have reported in and some rewrites have been made. However, some changes that need to be made are still pending. After this, I’ll be scheduling blog tour stops so anyone who’s interested, please reach out and we will provide you with everything you need to be a tour host!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have found Twitter and Instagram to be wonderful resources for promoting, as well as book web sites like Awesomegang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t stop writing. Use all of the free marketing tools available to you. If you are independent, it is imperative that you start networking and building your contacts long before you ever publish your book. Make friends in the industry and build relationships, not just followers.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just to keep writing and getting better. I write every single day.
What are you reading now?
I’m about to start beta reading for my wonderful author friend Cristie Taijeron. She writes the Endless Horizon Pirate Stories. If you love Pirate stories as much as I do, you really need to check her out on Amazon.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have so many ideas in my head for books that I could write for the next fifty years! Unfortunately, I don’t have fifty more years so all I can do is continue telling stories and doing my best to put out the best work I can for as long as I can.
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?
Shakespeare’s Plays
Pride and Prejudice
Too Kill a Mockingbird
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