Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the mother of ten children and I live with my family in Texas. I have published a children’s picture book, Grasshopper Pie, a children’s chapter book, Gabby’s Secret, a writing resource guide, Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter, five novels, Heaven Scent, Altared Plans, The Upside of Down, Aura, and Imperfect Love. I’m also the author of numerous stories and articles for children in both print and online magazines.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Imperfect Love was inspired by my youngest son, who has Down syndrome.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Since I’m used to so much noise from my kids, I find that I can’t write very well when there is silence. I prefer to have noise in the background.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jerry Spinelli, Suzanne Collins, Rachael Anderson, Julie Coulter Bellon, Braden Bell, Regina Siriois.
What are you working on now?
A novel, Speak to My Heart, about a woman finding love when she helps her grandfather recover from his stroke. I’m also working a novella about a woman who reconnects with a man she knew in junior high.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Goodreads, Twitter, and Facebook to promote my books. I also sponsor blogs and contests.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing and experiment with different marketing methods, but make sure the book you are marketing has been critiqued and edited and is your best work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Writing another book is the best marketing tool.
What are you reading now?
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep writing more books. I’ll be working on my novella series as well as putting out two children’s picture books.
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?
The Bible, Stargirl, The Hunger Games, On little Wings.
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