Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been writing since I was nine years old, and first published in 2012, though the book wasn’t my shining moment. I’ve since learned so much about the industry, and about writing stories people will enjoy. I’ve currently published two novellas, with my third coming on on Cyber Monday, 2018.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Jemmy and the Jensens. It’s the sequel to my first novella, Katie in the Kennel, and features Katie’s best friend, Jemmy, who is a vet in their home town. It’s partially inspired by the vet I used to take my pets to before I moved (in location design, not inside shenanigans), but Jemmy is based on a lot of Millenials I know who feel stuck in their lives, but are afraid to take the next step because they might fail.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I will write almost anywhere. I have the GoogleDocs app on my phone, and when inspiration strikes, I start writing. It gets saved to the cloud and I can edit later. People see me on my phone all the time, but truthfully, I’m writing, not attempting to be anti-social.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Nancy Meyer, Nora Ephron, Meredith Schorr, Samantha Stroh Bailey. I love a good romance and I love romantic comedy.
What are you working on now?
Book 3 in the Humane Society novella series: “Rhoda’s Dog Day Bakery.” All the stories take place around the Pet Mall of Macy’s Place, and what they need next is a dog bakery. Rhoda is a middle-aged woman who finds love with a friend she’s had for over twenty years.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter. I love sharing my stories on Twitter because I feel that’s where so many writers and readers go.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing, and your first draft is supposed to be awful. If a full book is daunting to you, try writing shorter stories or a novella.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t get it right, get it written.
What are you reading now?
“Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon. I’ve read the entire series before, but now I’m getting them on Audible.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to continue the Humane Society series, and I’m also working on finishing a full novel, titled “I Could Write a Book.” It’s a romantic comedy.
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?
Little Women (full of good sense), the Bible (full of inspiration), Pride & Prejudice (super funny if that’s how your sense of humor is), and a tropical cook book (find island ingredients and be able to feed myself).
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