Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Kiwi living in the beautiful Blue Mountains just outside of Sydney, Australia. I’ve written three children’s fiction novels and two adult fiction novels.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called The ‘Ohana Tree. The book is set in Hawaii where the concept of ‘ohana means not only your blood family, but the family you choose for yourself (and who choose you!). The title references a family tree but also an actual tree that is an important symbol throughout the book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m very much a routine writer. I drop my children at school then come home and write for between two and four hours without stopping. I like to write every day. I usually read over the day’s writing before I go to sleep at night because I like to think about my characters as I go to sleep.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve loved Maya Angelou since I was a teenager, her poetry especially. I read the whole Outlander series through every year. I’m a big reader so I’m constantly being influenced by books – sometimes it’s just a sentence or a paragraph or a particular turn of phrase. I’ve started taking photos of my kindle screen when I see something really good.
What are you working on now?
I’m editing the sequel to The ‘Ohana Tree and playing with ideas for the third and last book in the series. The second book is set in Austin, Texas, which was really fun to write. It’s a little different to my other books – less of a romance and more a book about self-discovery and the complications that life and friendships can throw at us. Readers of The ‘Ohana Tree will be excited to know that the second book is told from Tessa’s point of view.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a Facebook page and also a Facebook book group. I also blog regularly. I’m in the middle of a blog writing challenge at the moment – confessions!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write every day whether you’re feeling inspired or not and read Stephen King’s book ‘On Writing’.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do the best you can with what you know.
What are you reading now?
I’m in between books. I’ve just finished In the Quiet by Eliza Henry Jones. I loved reading a book set in Australia. I read so many books set in America or Europe.. it was lovely to transport myself to a setting I know so well.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Editing! I don’t love it, but I’m getting better at it. After that, I’ll be entering 8 – 12 weeks of hibernation while I write the last book in the ‘Ohana series.
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?
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou and Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen.
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