Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I love to write. It’s always been that way. And, I love spending time in nature. I followed my passion early on, gaining my degree in journalism. After working professionally in the corporate world as a writer for about 15 years, I moved on to freelancing. Seven years ago, I turned my passion for writing and nature into a website.
The site is filled with beautiful photos by my nature photographer partner, a variety of articles, personal stories, and suggestions about how to tap into the healing power of nature. My writing philosophy is to inform, persuade, and involve my readers.
I live near Seattle, favor writing in coffee houses, hanging out with loved ones, road-tripping, and savoring a glass of wine while enjoying the gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains from my deck.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
How to Make Every Day a Walk in the Park is my first book. It evolved naturally as my next step after the creation of my Nature Me website. I was passionate about helping people cultivate their own powerful connection with nature. The book offers readers practical and simple ways to incorporate nature into their daly lives, ultimately, having a positive effect on their well-being.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I often write when I’m out in nature. It’s when I get my greatest inspiration. I always keep a journal with me and many times the story is written before I get home.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve always been an avid fiction reader, but for the last 10 years, I’ve focused on the personal growth genre. Deepak Chopra, Caroline Myss, Wayne Dyer, and Elizabeth Lesser are among the many that have influenced my journey.
What are you working on now?
My next book–another list of empowering ways to connect with nature. Only this one is for kids. My working title is: Growing Green Roots: 101 ways Empowering Ways for kids to connect with nature. (It’s targeted for parents and grandparents)
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website is Natureme.net and offers all of the details about my work and my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Since I’m a new author myself, my best advice is simple. Keep on writing by developing a daily or weekly writing habit. Start small and build upon it. Five minutes per day or five hours per week can add up very fast.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
There is a great quote by Mark Twain that is an amazing productivity tip. Paraphrased he said that if you eat a live frog first thing in the morning, you can have the satisfaction of knowing that it was most likely the worse thing that would happen that day. Productivity coaches tell you to schedule your “eat the frog” first thing in the morning. These are usually your biggest, most important tasks that you often procrastinate about. When I actually schedule a task in my planner as “Eat the frog,” it works every time.
What’s next for you as a writer?
For the last five years I have led urban nature walks in the Seattle area with my daughter. From that experience, I’m compiling a walking guide for approximately 25 neighborhoods in Seattle. It’s full of interesting routes, urban nature, things to see, and distinct neighborhood vibes.
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