Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been an author since I was seven years old. I’ve always wanted to be an author and made that happen in 2009 when I wrote my first book, The Day of First Sun. I currently have the entire five-book Wizard Hall Chronicles series on Amazon.com.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Rise of the Black Market is the final book in the Wizard Hall Chronicles series. It was the culmination of Annie Pearce’s journey to discovering the truth about her family and how she chose to save the future of magic throughout the world. I was inspired by my own life journey and used that to create Annie’s journey.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m more productive when I work on the sofa in front of the television. When I work in my guest room/office, I tend to procrastinate and work on other things.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Judy Blume inspired me to create characters we care about. Stephen King inspired me to write outside the box and JK Rowling reminded me what genre I loved.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a new series called the Nikki Page Mysteries. I’m changing genres and exploring the cozy mystery. With the advice of my daughter, I’m writing a book about a woman in her fifties and the life she has vs. the life she thought she’d have, wrapped around a mystery.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Bargainbooksy.com has always been a good source for me for selling books. I also do well at comic cons.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write every day. The practice will help.
What are you reading now?
I just finished the Temperance Brennan series that the Bones Television series was based on.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m hoping to use the first book in my Nikki Page Mystery series to find an agent.
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’d take one book from the JD Robb In Death series, one book from the Stephanie Plum series, one book from the Women’s Murder Club series and one book from the Temperance Brennan series.
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