Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in a small town in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. I’m happily married. My husband Daniel and I have two kids, Cody and Amber, and 5 furbabies we consider our little ones as well. I’ve always loved to write. It’s always been my biggest passion. In 2017, I co-authored my first release, The Guardians The Tempest Isle Series Book 1, with S.C. Storm. In 2018 I found myself co-authoring yet another, Halloween Nightmare The Dead Oaks Terrors Series Book 1, with Skylar McKinzie. I’ve also appeared in 3 anthologies so far this year; Capture Book 1, A Paranormal Easter, and A.W.O.L. A.I. I am also slated to be part of several more anthologies this year as well as release my first solo project, The Witches of Dark Hollow Ridge on July 22, 2018.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Witches of Dark Hollow Ridge is my latest. I’ve been playing around with these characters for a few years now. I was a bit nervous about bringing them to life but decided the time had come. The characters themselves are loosely based on the group of friends I had in high school.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Most of the time I write late at night. It feels as if my brain doesn’t function till then.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I adore Stephen King. He is my favorite and always will be.
What are you working on now?
Presently, I’m working on the follow-up to Witches of Dark Hollow Ridge. I’m still debating on a title but it will pick up a few months after the events of Book 1.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Normally, I’m all over Facebook. A friend told me about Awesome Gang so I’m anxious to use this new site.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write and believe in yourself. I waited till late in life to try to publish something of my own. Don’t do that. Take the chance. You’ll be glad you did.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up. If one door closes, knock on another.
What are you reading now?
I am reading an anthology called Night Night Sleep Tight by Enchanted Anthologies.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a ton of anthologies I am part of this year and into next year. I want to finish the sequels to Halloween Nightmare and Witches of Dark Hollow Ridge before the end of the year.
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?
Stephen King’s It
Stephen King’s Cell
Stephen King’s Needful Things
Nora Roberts Sanctuary
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