Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing years ago, and my first attempt was a contemporary romance that will never see the light of day. I think I may even have thrown it away by now. It was absolutely horrific as I knew nothing about, well…anything to do with writing. So I tossed it and tried again. And again.
I finally started writing fantasy romances about wizards and witches, and once those caught on, I segued to paranormal romances (hello, vampires and ghosts) and romantic suspense. I mainly write in those genres now, but I have branched out into zombie romance and young adult. I also recently began writing inspirational romance.
To date, I have written approximately 77 novels and novellas, 51 of which have been published.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I have an upcoming book entitled Being Lovers which is the sequel to Connecting Strangers which is a contemporary romantic suspense. Connecting Strangers introduced readers to Emily, a young woman on the run from her abusive boyfriend. Being Lovers picks up where that story ends as I knew Emily’s story was going to be a long one.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I do. I write on my bed with my laptop, but I don’t think that’s too unusual.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Christine Feehan’s Carpathian series have inspired me as I love those books and the dedication Christine puts into creating such good stories for her readers.
Lisa Renee Jones is one of my favorite authors in the world. She’s my friend, my mentor, and someone I will forever admire.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a contemporary young adult novel. It’s a love story, but it has an edge as it deals with making bad decision and the tragic repercussions of those decisions.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t think I could name just one. I love Twitter even though I hated it at first. Now, it’s one of my favorite ways to keep up with other authors, new blogs, and readers. I also really like Wattpad and Goodreads.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
A few months ago, I wrote a blog post for new authors, and it was all about giving up. To sum it up, a new author needs to give up any idea of this being a competition. They are not in competition with other authors, and they can’t compare themselves to other authors. If they are determined enough and continue writing, they will achieve their goals.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Comparing yourself to others, though we all do it to some extent, is one surefire way to end up feeling lousy about yourself. There is always someone better off than you and always someone worse off. When you begin to compare, you can only lose. Remember you are also comparing your backstory to everyone else’s highlight reel!
What are you reading now?
Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas. I love everything about her writing style! She really knows how to keep a reader’s attention.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m finishing up the young adult novel while my agent is sending out an inspirational novel I wrote. She’s also reviewing another romantic suspense, and I have completed another one that I just began submitting.
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?
Good grief! This is a hard one! I guess I would take the Bible, Everlastin’ by Mickee Madden, Dark Fire by Christine Feehan, and Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
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