Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been told I’m a prolific, passionate writer with a purpose. I have over three decades of writing experience for the Christian market. My writing career began, in the 1980s, when I was hired by a Christian publishing company for their book department. Since then, I have worked as a full-time staff writer for two international ministries and was once named Christian Writer of the Year (San Antonio, Texas) by the American Christian Writers Association. My credits include writing for Christian radio, television and the Internet. I am the author of The Dusty Road Chronicles, a series of three books: Mystic Dreams and Dusty Roads, Book 1; Black Mesa Magic, Book 2; and, Love’s Hidden View, Book 3. I have written numerous magazine and newspaper articles. My favorite quote: “Either write something worth reading, or do something worth writing.” — Benjamin Franklin.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Love’s Hidden View. This book is a continuation and ending of a story line that began with my debut novel, Mystic Dreams and Dusty Roads. It’s about a young single mother who inherits a Fortune 500 company, and she has no business experience. She is surrounded by people she thought she could trust but who only seek her destruction. It’s a story of hope, courage and faith in the midst of tragedy and turmoil.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t write with an outline. Many times, I’ll have the title, beginning and end in my head, but I let my characters dictate how the story goes. I guess I’m a “write-by-the-seat-of-your-pants” kind of writer. This doesn’t work for everyone, but it does for me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to list as I like nearly every genre.
What are you working on now?
I just completed writing my third book, so I’m taking a short break and focusing on marketing my series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website, which you can find the link below.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You can talk about writing, dream about writing and even hope to write someday, but until you actually sit down and write, you won’t go far. Be passionate about what you write, and be persistent.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
As far as writing, exactly what I would say to new authors. It was the best advice given to me by my writing mentor.
What are you reading now?
Nothing currently. Taking a breather.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have ideas for two more books and have already decided which one I will begin writing soon.
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, of course, and probably a classic or two from Mark Twain, John Steinbeck or Charles Dickens.
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