Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
If you count the terrible books I wrote when I was a teenager, I have completed at least five novels. I’ve only published one so far – LONG LIVE DEAD RECKLESS.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
LONG LIVE DEAD RECKLESS was born on a dare. My husband wanted me to write him as a vampire and since I didn’t have any big ideas at the time, I just went for it. The earliest version of this novel was just 8,000 words and was technically fan-fiction based on our lives. Once I realized how much fun the story could be, I took us out of the storyline and gave the characters their own story.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Other than writing waaaaaay too late at night?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Delilah S. Dawson and Diana Gabaldon
What are you working on now?
I’m currently prepping the LLDR sequel, FOR THE AGES, for publication in March.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m very new to book promotion, but I’m trying about a half a dozen right now so I’ll know which work the best soon!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t compare yourself when you read. Be inspired by other authors, not intimidated. My writing has grown so much over the last decade because I’ve read incredible authors who challenged me to stretch my skill set. I only wish I’d spent more time celebrating our unique voices and less time feeling inadequate.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” – Epicurus
What are you reading now?
I have about three unread books on my bed stand, but I just started Meg Little Reilly’s WE ARE UNPREPARED.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Surviving the publication process of FOR THE AGES! It’s a gauntlet to get books ready for readers, but it’s exciting to keep fine-tuning sentences until they sing.
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’s so hard! But I guess the Bible, FANGIRL, WICKED AS THEY COME, and A THOUSAND PIECES OF YOU.
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