Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written my 6th novel; I released it August 21st and it is currently within my promo deals along with my other books. I enjoy writing and creating novels based on romance, thrillers and suspense. My writing is engaged by the energy around me where ever I am at. To me everything is a story, but I don’t take what a person is saying to create my work – I used the energy that the person puts behind it to influence my work. Good or bad… it is all energy and how I use it works for me.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The title of my latest release is SHE’S NOT WORTHY. I began writing this book in 2011 when I was basically challenged to write a book by a man. It came about while I was working on writing another book (which all of my books are started while I am in process of another one). I write all of them in order and I try not to skip over one just to write the next one. Moving forward, the guy said that he was tired of reading or hearing about how the woman suffers or feels when a relationship goes south. We both agreed on that part and then he practically dared me to create a book on what a man kind-of goes through dealing with a unworthy woman. Since I did not have anything really to go on, I listened to him rant and rave about his past relationships and I came up with this.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I guess using the energy behind circumstances would be an unusual habit. Other than that, I write all the time in my mind. Constantly thinking of better words, new words, and even how to make my words fun.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I cannot really give any author credit for my influence; however my sister have always been my best influence because she is the bookworm. Just watching her all of my life with one book to another reading it. She always had her nose in a book. However, I began writing because of the area that I was in and I wanted to be creative since I could not change the circumstances around me. So I began typing and I never stopped.
What are you working on now?
Currently I am working on Book 2 of my new release. This is the first time I drifted away from a stand alone. So I am very excited to see myself working on a second part to my book. I am constantly questioning myself about how I am going to make it better or greater.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still searching for a best method of promoting my books; although I use G+ | FB | Twitter | Goodreads
I have thought about possibly looking into a blogsite/blogger.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I look at other authors writing style from a genre other than the one that I am writing. Each author has a style of their own and how they think. A person with good insight will be able to read and pick up on things that would make their writing better. If that is not something that a new author is capable of then I suggest that you take a class on writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing! Just keep doing it – don’t stop.
What are you reading now?
Currently I am reading COME FORTH IN BLOOD by Ryan Henry and Matthew Heilman. This is way out of my league, but I am really enjoying it. I find myself trapped by the work of the authors, the words, and my own thoughts as I read it.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To see if I can collaborate with another author and write a book together. I really want to try this and see how it works out.
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?
Please tell me that the island has internet…. laughing. Well that is something to think about, but I would take a romance to remember love and connecting; a thriller for action and suspense; mystery for staying on my toes in case of danger and finally a photo album to remember my family & friends.
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