Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well, I am a quiet girl who lives in the beautiful mountains of California. To date, I have written out the first draft for about eleven books, though only one have I ever self published. Two others I am hoping to get published traditionally, one of which is the first of a series. I have also written a handful of short stories, though those I consider more as fun experiments in my free time.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Shadow City, and it’s sequel, A Lonely Wind. Shadow city was inspired by a few things, including a dream I had about some of my earlier book characters becoming pirates.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, as far as I can tell.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many, many authors have inspired me. Some of my favorites? Mark Twain, Christopher Paolini, Charles Dickens, Megan Turner…I could go on for a long time.
What are you working on now?
A third book in the Shadow City series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
None have work well for me so far, so I can’t really answer this question.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s a hard world…keep trying.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
This is not an exact quote, but the best form of advice I have heard is to really get in to writing your characters. They can become alive, and they are what makes it all worthwhile.
What are you reading now?
Two years before the mast, by Dana. I got it looking for inspiration for the book I am working on now, as the series is about pirates and sailing ships.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Getting traditionally published.
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 first and foremost, then maybe a few books on edible plants and survival would be useful, if you were going to be there for a while. Heh, as to fiction, that’s a harder question.
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