Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have a library of fiction stories I’d written in the last 25 years some of which are a work in progress to be published. Fairy Food is the first to test the waters. I originally wrote it in 2004 and have been revising and tweaking it up to its final, last year. I’ve loved writing since I was 11 years old. The characters are real to me. I remember being in a sector of Macy’s or Gimbles to try out one of the electric typewriters; I wrote on a clean sheet of paper, “Vampires are attacking the city”, hoping to start pandemonium. My most exciting Christmas was when I got my first typewriter at 12 years. I couldn’t stop poking the keys for all the short stories they told. Today, I think I’d need a course in learning how to operate an electric or manual typewriter; back space, white out, line spacing, no highlighting to delete!
If you’ve gone to my websites, you’ll know I don’t just stop and start with writing. I have many creative outlets which enable me to incorporate writing. I commend those who are able to write about themselves and their personal lives; I’m an observer and prefer to give my life to another character, adding sweet, dulcet ingredients to taper down the bitterness or sharp, gritty additives to magnify her bite.
I love listening to music while I write. I’ve also been composing it within the last three years and its been a blessed fulfillment. I love it when I’m writing an act in a chapter and the music seems to go with the flow just like on a movie screen. Thunder storms are greatly inspiring. My favorite subjects involve animals, nature and the supernatural. My genre is Fiction-Horror-Thriller. I’ve always been a horror fan with an occasional sci-fi and fantasy thrown into my repertoire of book reads. Werewolves, vampires and ghosts offer the most fun to write about; those were the main themes I read growing up. When I observe people, I place them into such categories. Depending on looks and personality, they’re either werewolf, vampire or prey.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I’m an admirer of decades prior to the 1990s; they seem to retain the stuff that made good movies and book novels. The 1970s inspired me to write Fairy Food.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I get an idea for a story, I grab almost anything to write its main inception on. I can also be up writing as late or early as 4am if I’m really caught up.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Quarrel With the Moon by J.C. Conway is the best werewolf novel ever written. That was the book that started an obsession in me for more. After that, I’d read The Howling – very unlike the movie – but still an attractive read. There were other werewolf books in between until I started picking up vampire books. The most prominent vampire book I adore to this day is The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause.
I should say thank God for individual imagination. I never go with the physical attributes described of characters in books; I always use my casting of characters’ physical attributes when it comes to reading and watching movies – I always have.
What are you working on now?
I have several stories I’m currently working on. With time permitting, I hope to put up the cover titles and synopsis to each of them on my site, rainbowkisses.com “Blood Brothers”, “Captive: A Nightingale’s Story” and “Family Counseling” are just to name a few.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
In addition to Awesomegang, I try word of mouth and general social networking. I created a brief video promo using some music I composed. https://youtu.be/VskBYLPUkUA
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Flow with your heart. Don’t stay discouraged. Love who you are and be that. Let NO ONE squelch your dreams.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do not fear….. Isaiah 41:10
What are you reading now?
Currently, time isn’t permitting.
What’s next for you as a writer?
More wonderful stories; my dreams can’t wait to meet me.
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?
The bible, my journal, Quarrel With the Moon and my sketchbook (it’s still a book).
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