Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
There are a few books I have written , but only one so at this time has been published.
What’s So Special About Bailey Piggles? is my first. But, not my last!
Hardcover can be found on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. The ebook is available
on Appleitunes and Google ebooks.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
What’s So Special About Bailey Piggles?, was inspired by my family’s belief in angels and spirit guides. That we all can call on angelic help for anything in life. I always loved children’s
fiction, but have never really come across books in that genre that touched upon this subject. So, I decided to write one myself.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I write, I tend to wear a pink headscarf on my head. Pink is the color of creativity.
Also, when the weather in California allows, I like to cozy up in a fuzzy blanket on my bed to write. The more comfy I am ,the more creative I am.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Lucy Maud Montgomery ,with her Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon books.
The woman painted pictures with her words and i just admire that.
I love Stephen King; his book Firestarter, has obsessed me since childhood.
Dean Koontz , Anne Rice and Charlaine Harris. What can I say, I ‘m a big horror book fan.
I do like to write about the supernatural.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I’ve finished a rough draft of another intended illustrated children’s book.
This one is sci-fi inspired. I am also working on my first YA novella. At this point all I’m really doing is writing down bits and pieces, and doing research for it.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Being a new writer, I am still learning the best method/s for promoting my book. I am always open to suggestions. Currently, my book is on Goodreads.com. There’s also a Facebook page that I’m getting ready and an author’s website I intend to get up soon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t get rid of any of your ideas! Even if you think it’s a bad one. Get a notebook and write them all down. I have a stack of idea notebooks. All of your ideas may not get published, but
you never know which one will be a hit.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Anne Rice: On writing, my advice is the same to all. If you want to be a writer, write.
Write and write and write. If you stop, start again. Save everything that you write. If you feel
blocked, write through it until you feel your creative juices flowing again. Write.
What are you reading now?
I’m in the middle of Richard Adams, Watership Down. I first heard of it from watching the film: Donnie Darko: Director’s Cut. Sugar Cookie Murder, by Joanne Fluke, and 95% Broke,
by my friend, Sir Jr. aka Johnny Lee.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue perfecting my craft. I have a lot to write and much to learn. There’s always room for improvement. Some things I do is read books on how to write; grammer and punctuation,etc. The amount of how to books on writing could fill an entire library alone!
Plus, I believe gathering life experience can enrich your writing. So, I am going out there and garner up some more life experience!
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?
Oh, man! I can only take 3 or 4? How can I get by in life with only a few books?
Well… Lord Of The Rings by Tolkien, Firestarter by Stephen King, Anne of the Island by L.M.
Montgomery and Asian Noodles by Nina Simonds. I may not have the ingredients available to make the recipes, but that won’t stop me from drooling over the pictures.