Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an indie author with a three book series out. My debut novel, Unexplained (Higher Elevation Series 1) was published October 2016, and I was pleased with the reception this unusual love story received. Book 2, Untouched, was published a month later in November, and Book 3, Undeniable came out in January 2017. This trilogy follows the main characters, Sarah, Chris, Zac, and Amanda from 1977 to 1986.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Undeniable was the last book of the series (although there may be a fourth) and it was satisfying to wrap up some loose ends from the first two books. Undeniable focused more on the characters relationships, although there was still some paranormal psychic elements of the story. The series was inspired by some real events from my own life, but I added the supernatural dimension.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I prefer to write alone in a quiet space. Not sure how some can sit in a noisy café and write, but whatever works!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Love the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I read widely in various genres. I just read The Last Victim by Karen Robards and enjoyed it.
What are you working on now?
I am editing two Holiday novellas for a duet I hope to publish in the fall. It wasn’t planned, but the stories just hit me over the head and demanded to be written. I don’t have a title yet but they are emotional romances with plenty of angst on the way to a heartwarming conclusion.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still experimenting with newsletter services, so I don’t have enough experience to say which works best. I hope Awesomegang will be my favorite!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to get feedback early and often in your writing career. Whether you want to go traditionally published or indie, join a critique group or find others online to read your work. Writing alone is like working in a vacuum. You need to know what’s working and what isn’t, in order to improve.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Write for the love of it. Nothing else will last.” I don’t know who said it, but the challenges of this business can really get you down, so you have to have that inner core of passion for writing to keep you going. Whether you fail or succeed, make money or go broke, it will be the love of creating which will sustain you. Success may come or go, but you have to just keep writing.
What are you reading now?
I just finished The Last Victim by Karen Robards, so I am not sure what to pick up next. Don’t worry, my To Be Read pile is huge, so I have plenty to choose from!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have several projects in progress. The Holiday novellas I mentioned above; a Contemporary Romance series; a Romance Fantasy series, and another Supernatural/paranormal Romance series. And a fourth book for the Higher Elevation Series. I will keep on working on them until one is ready to be released into the world. No shortage of ideas, just a shortage of time!
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?
I would take along blank journals because that would be the experience of a lifetime. I would want to record everything, so after I’m rescued I can pen a memoir about my experience and be internationally famous!
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