Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an author of sweet contemporary and paranormal romances. My debut novel, Matter of Choice, was released January 21, and I’m planning on releasing four more novels by the end of the year (sometimes – more often than not – I think I might be just a little crazy). The next two, The Right One (sweet romance) and Veil of Secrecy (first book in a trilogy and paranormal/sci-fi/romance mashup) are tentatively scheduled for a June release.
When I’m not writing, I’m a wife and mom of two. I love to travel, especially to Walt Disney World, and was a travel agent in an earlier life before my oldest was born. I’m also a movie and book buff, love to scrapbook, although I don’t have time very often, adore tigers – the animals, not the baseball team, and drink a gallon of oj every week, sometimes even more.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel is Matter of Choice. It’s a sweet contemporary romance about Shannon Winters, a woman who must ultimately choose between her beliefs and her heart.
Like most of my stories, it was bits of a dream that I connected the dots to and made a story out of.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unusual, probably not. But I have to write with music on, and edit with the television playing in the background. Not vice versa, it doesn’t work. I also only write at night, but that’s because I can’t write when the kiddos are up and about.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
When I was younger, Stephen King and VC Andrews influenced how I wrote. Now that I’m a little older, it’s more Danielle Steel and Nora Roberts. I think it really depends on what I’m writing. I’ve been told my paranormal has shadows of King’s style, while my romances tend more to Roberts’ or Steel’s. Either way, I don’t know that I can measure up to these masters, but the comparisons are flattering – and humbling.
What are you working on now?
A sweet romance called The Right One. It’s the story of two friends realizing they really love one another.
I also have my paranormal/sci-fi/romance at my editor’s. Veil of Secrecy is book one of the Shadows Trilogy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m on Facebook more than anywhere else, and love connecting to other authors and readers there. I’m also on Twitter, and do have a website, but FB seems to be the best for me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do NOT give up. Keep pushing, and keep writing. If you have a passion for the craft, there’s nothing else you can do.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Honestly, it was not to give up. It’s hard being an author, and aspiring is the hardest. You see people doing well in what you love to do, while dealing with all the rejections. It is really hard to keep plowing through and not doubt your own ability. I still do, almost daily.
What are you reading now?
Nora Roberts The Next Always. Almost done with it though, so I’ll be going back to my pile of TBR’s very soon.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to keep pushing forward. My main genre is sweet romances, and so there are a lot of those in my story idea file. But I also have some paranormal and thrillers, and I like to play around, branch out a little. We’ll see how successful those “oddball” ideas are.
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 11/22/63 I LOVE this book
Danielle Steel’s Journey – My second favorite
Sandra Kitt’s Color of Love
Nora Robert’s Black Hills
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