Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
1. I live in London Ontario, Canada. I come from an entrepreneurial family, who all have a passion for developing new and exciting business ideas. In between our many business ventures, I find myself writing best into the early hours of the morning. I have been writing since I was young, and with the encouragement of my momma, I published my first books this year.
When I’m not writing or reading romance novels, you can find me antiquing with my two favorite people, my momma and my sister. We love finding a good bargain! My three year old nephew loves bargain hunting too, although his taste usually lands on a superhero collectible…and let me tell you those are not always a bargain!
I have written five books in my contemporary romance series, By The Lake (The McAdams Sisters). Lakeshore Secrets, Lakeshore Legend, Lakeshore Love, Lakeshore Candy, and Lakeshore Lyrics. These books can be read as stand-alone, but are more enjoyable read in order of the series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Lakeshore Lyrics was released October, 2015. Avery was introduced in the fourth book of this series, Lakeshore Candy, a story about Abby McAdams. He is the youngest of the McAdams siblings and Abby’s twin brother. His struggling musician career worked well into Lakeshore Candy and as I was writing an emotional scene for Abby, Avery’s story fell right into place, and I knew at that moment he needed to have his story told.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I eat chocolate…but I’m not sure if that’s unusual… I love to write in the evenings and into the early hours of the morning and sometimes when I’m feeling tired, I stick in the ear buds and crank the music on high until I’m all refreshed.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was a big R.L. Stine Fear Street reader in my teens…and yes I have boxes full of finished, unfinished horror, suspense stories and ideas that I wrote during those years. Then I moved onto romance books and there are just so many authors I have read and loved their work.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the next set of five books for the By The Lake Series. This group of siblings are The Caliendo’s and you’re introduced to them in Lakeshore Secrets, the first book of The McAdams Sisters. I have just sent Sunset Thunder to the editor and will be releasing it at the end of the year!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My fans! I love my fans! I have made some great connections on Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter with the fans of my books and through them and their kindness and reviews, they help spread the word of my books. Thanks!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write and read! The more you do both, the better your writing will be.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My momma always says, “try it” or “let’s do it”. That is perfect advice, because if you don’t try, you will never know what you can accomplish.
What are you reading now?
I am reading Chasing Payne by Chantel Seabrook.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing the Caliendo Resort series. There are five books in this series and so far I have ideas for each of them…however, I notice my characters tend to take me in different directions than I anticipate, which gets me excited when it’s time to sit down and write each of their stories.
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 bring the Bible, then a survival guide because I am not a wilderness kind of girl. Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish…if I was stranded, I wouldn’t have so much going on in my head, and I might be able to concentrate enough to learn even more Spanish. And finally, Reawakened.
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