Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve published six sweet, contemporary romance novels and have more in the works. I write feel-good love stories for all ages and hope my books are an encouraging escape for my readers.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Love Overboard is my latest release (February 24, 2020, from The Wild Rose Press). This story takes place on an Alaskan cruise. Cruising is my favorite mode of vacation and I’ve been wanting to write a sweet romance set on a ship for a while. When I started writing the novel, I wanted an escape (we had learned some difficult family news) and this fun and complicated love story proved the perfect mix for me. I hope readers feel the same!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My unusual writing habit used to be my absolute reliance on gummy bears as part of my process. For the sake of my health (as my Mom loves to say, sugar diabetes runs in our family), I stopped snacking while writing. I find that with each book I acquire a different crutch. For instance, I wrote one book and HAD to listen to the same song on repeat as I typed. Another time, I could only get words on the page if I sat at my kitchen table. The process is always changing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I write contemporary but my love of the genre was sparked by historical romance. I still read a lot of historical but have been so influenced and encouraged by the sweet romances from Harlequin’s heartwarming line and Hallmark’s new publishing line.
What are you working on now?
I’m delighted to be editing the book of my heart with The Wild Rose Press. This is a really fun story I wrote over two years ago and have been polishing ever since. Former child star comes to a small-town and everything is shaken up.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still learning! I think reviews are the absolute most important way to promote books (and word of mouth is really what sells books). I’m always trying to reach new readers and encourage people to leave their honest opinion for others to find a book they’ll cherish.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, keep learning, and keep the faith! I’m a strong believer that there is a plan for every person and that comparing your path to someone else’s will just make you miserable. I have had moments of wishing I could speed through the next hurdle and then–once I finally do reach the milestone or roadblock–I understand why I needed to take MY journey. Writing isn’t one size fits all and it isn’t a zero sum game.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t fix a blank page. That’s a Nora Roberts quote and it’s so true. On days when the words are not coming, I say out loud “I can write absolute garbage today.” It’s silly, but giving myself permission to suck helps me move forward. (I’m a good girl by default, I’m always looking for permission from someone else, it’s hard to unlearn that.)
What are you reading now?
I’m reading Amy Vastine’s A Bridesmaid to Remember. One of my FAVORITE authors! She’s an auto-buy for me.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to keep writing and telling more stories. I have an inspirational romance on submission and am working on a sweet romantic suspense duet. I like challenging myself with different genres (cross your fingers these projects find homes!)..
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?
Loretta Chase’s Lord of Scoundrels. Lisa Kleypas’s The Devil in Winter. And I have to take my two favorite Non-fiction books: Fierce Patriot: The Tangled Lives of William Tecumseh Sherman, and American Prometheus.
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