Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an avid Netflix-er (is that a thing?) and a book-aholic. Books and movies are my second love, I have to put my daughter as my first love just in case she reads this. 🙂 I’ve been writing since forever it seems, I remember pecking away on a typewriter at the age of 10. I’ve published two novels and two non-fiction books. All on Amazon. I have a degree in journalism from USC and I’ve done quite a bit freelance writing for magazines and newspapers. That background comes in handy when I’m working on non-fiction projects.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Baby Modeling & Beyond was inspired by my experience with my daughter when she worked in the industry as a baby model and did commercials. I really wanted to share with other parents so they could understand what’s involved and decide if they wanted to move forward.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t do anything unusual, the typical procrastinate all day and work through the night type of deal. It takes me awhile to get in the flow. I have to dance around the story, trying out different beginnings until I finally have that “A-ha!” moment. So I’ll have six or seven scenarios in different tenses and povs until the story takes on a life of its own.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I devour books and I think my earliest influences were the most powerful. Judy Blume and VC Andrews were my favorites while growing up, oh and of course, Steven King. They YA market wasn’t huge back then, so I read lots of adult titles. I think reading those authors as a child cemented my love of reading and desire to create my own worlds.
What are you working on now?
I’m juggling a couple of different projects. Popped, the sequel to my novel Bumped as well as novella.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media has proven to be most effective in terms of getting the word out. My trifecta is FB, Twitter and Pinterest.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You do not have to reinvent the wheel, if you have questions – use Google. It can be your best friend. Find a support group, a group of writers that you can share your work with and trade info. A lot of groups can be found on Facebook and are an excellent resource.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just finish.
What are you reading now?
I love the true crime genre, which is an extension of my love for the ID channel. I just finished reading Exposed: The Secret Life of Jodi Arias by Jane Velez-Mitchell. It used to be what’s on your nightstand, now it’s what’s on your Kindle.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Growing and learning. I have some picture books I’ve written that I’m trying to find a publisher for and I have ideas for YA stories. World domination JK Rowlings style – that’s my game plan. 🙂
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 can’t bring my iPad? I have a ton of books on there. Hmm, I would bring something by Jackie Collins, a self-help book by Zig Ziglar (to inspire me to get off the island) and probably something by Stephen King to keep me on my toes and alert.
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