Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing a billion years ago, however, I didn’t try to write a novel until October of 2012. Now, I am just starting the writing on book #40. I have preschool, Young adult, a lot of novels and even two comic books about the pain of growing old. I have a few health problems, so if I meet my goal of 40 books in 4 years I will be done I think. I am an avid reader and reviewer though, Sometimes 8 to 10 books a day. I want to take readers on a journey from reality for even a short while and in turn like to be taken on that journey when I read others books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book, coming soon is called “Realities” The book is about life, but it has a supernatural twist with a conspiracy for good measure. Mandy is a senior in high school when she is told her boyfriend Ron has committed suicide. Mandy also finds out she is carrying Ron’s child. As she investigates the death of Ron, Mandy is going to find out the reality of his death and the strange repercussions that affect her and her unborn son.
My crazy mind inspired the book. Everything I see hear, watch and read sends my mind in circles until I put pen to paper and let the ideas out. I write all the books longhand.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write longhand, then type the stories, but before they are released I have to do my editing with a paperback copy. I guess I just have to hold the books in my hot little hands to make sure all is right.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Every author influences me. I love the classics. Because I usually read at least one book a day and sometimes 7 or 8, I am in awe of how many writers are so good. I have added a lot of new favorites to the ones I revert to when I need a good read. It is sad that so many authors I have read aren’t known to others. Some day I hope I can find a way to fix that.
What are you working on now?
I am just starting book 40. My goal is 40 in 4 years. I have until October of 2016 to meet that goal and barring unforeseen circumstances I think I can do it. The tentative title is “Presence”. The story of a woman who has connections to the other side, good and bad. I’m not sure where the story will go, my characters always take care of that for me.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like Facebook and the groups there, but on Twitter, I have 15000 followers who are always tweeting about my books and I. The one thing I always find fascinating is repeat readers of my books. They read one and then go back to check out the next. The reviews are amazing and I am so thankful to readers. They touch my heart and soul.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write if that’s what you love. I think when you open a book if you feel like you are sitting down and talking with an old friend, then the author knows how to make that special magical connection. I hope my books do that for readers.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up! If you sell one book and get one review by someone who loved your book, that is priceless.
What are you reading now?
I just finished reading a book by James Patterson. He has been kind enough to send me copies before they are released and asked me to be a reviewer of his great books. I have 4 more sitting in my kindle reader, but by the time you read what I am writing on here they will be done and replaced with more.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I think my next job, because of my health will be helping others to get their books promoted and a lot of reviewing of those books. As a writer, I don’t see any more in my future, but 40 should be good for now.
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?
I would take a blank notebook first. You have to write your own adventure.
A dictionary for those hard to find words
and a bible to help me get through
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