Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Dallas, TX. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a BA of Arts in Spanish. I love to write fantasy. When I am not writing, I enjoy hiking and being outdoors and spending time with my husband and three fabulous kids. In May I published my debut novel Sunwalker, the first in a trilogy. Nightwalker, book 2, is set to come out in Spring 2018
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
SUNWALKER, is my latest book. It is a YA vampire novel, containing action, romance, suspense, losts of twists and surprises. I always wanted to delve into the origins of vampires. Most books about vampires, don’t explain where they came from. In Sunwalker, the original vampires are born from humans due to a very rare genetic gene. They can walk in daylight, they are stronger and faster, but they have the ability to create other vampires. These created vampires, are still stronger and faster than humans, but not as powerful as a Sunwalker, and they live in the shadows.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am pretty easy. Give me some chocolate and good music and I am all set.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Brandon Mull. He is a writer of fantasy, and is great at drawing the reader in and really painting a picture. Brandon’s books really opened my eyes to endless possibilities.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I am working on a new fantasy novel entitled the Portal Keeper, and Nightwalker, book 2 in the Sunwalker trilogy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still new to the promoting, but I am finding goodreads and facebook groups a great place to start. Word of mouth is always the best, so I have done a few giveaways and look for blog interviews and done some guest posts. Just find ways to get your book in front of people.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find good beta readers. It is harder than it sounds. I tell people I want them to tear my book apart and scour it for its faults. Most friends and family will just tell you a book is great, they are afraid of hurting your feelings. I want all the flaws gone before publication. Finding people who will pick those out and then tell you is hard, but really helps the book to be great when it’s all said and done.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t be afraid to rewrite or even start from scratch, no matter how far along you are. Listen to your beta readers if you have found good ones. Writing is a long process and sometimes you may need to wipe the slate clean and start over. Just keep writing and don’t give up.
What are you reading now?
I just started Dracula. I love vampire books but had never picked it up. I just finished a reading challenge at the library and got to pick out a free book. It was sitting there and I thought how can I not have read this?
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope within the next year to finish writing book 3 of the Sunwalker Trilogy, Darkwalker. I can only imagine how satisfying it will feel to complete my first trilogy. I have it all in my head and can’t wait to see how it turns out on paper. I have enjoyed the journey that the main characters Tread and Lilly have taken me on. I think it will probably be a little bittersweet to end.
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?
That is a hard question. I’d probably have to go with Harry Potter, maybe Pride and Prejudice ( I love the movie but have never gotten around to actually reading the book) and The book of mormon.
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