Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well, I grew up in a small town in Virginia, where everyone knows everyone. I currently just bought a house with my fiancé and a baby on the way. So far I’ve written at least four books, but only two have been published.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is Banshee Cry, which is the sequel to my debut novel, Death Callers. I’ve always been interested in trying new things and thinking outside of the box. Everyone has heard of novels with vampires, werewolves, and fairies, so I wanted to create a character that there haven’t been a lot of stories about. Also, I’m a huge fan of Celtic folklore, which is where banshees are based in.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t say unusual, just your typical writer style: cup of coffee and music. I can’t write without music.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Well, I grew up reading Anne Rice and her vampire novels, but the main author who has really planned a part in my writing career is Maggie Stiefvater and her shiver series. Outside of the box thinking.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on an Adult werewolf novel set in Maine.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Sadly I’m not very good at promoting, but I do use twitter quite a bit. It’s actually how I got published in the first place.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The only advice I have is, keep writing and never quit.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing, your first draft is going to be shit, but just keep going.
What are you reading now?
Oh goodness. Um, at the moment nothing, but I have many books on my to-read list.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The only thing that is ever next for a writer–more writing. Ideas are endless.
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?
Um, I’d bring: The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause and Shiver series by Maggie Stiefvater.
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