Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the author of five bestselling novels, including the Storm Chronicles and Midnight Roads. When I’m not writing I am a huge gamer-girl. My stress relief ranges from Halo to Dead Rising.
I am also interested in muscle cars, firearms, martial arts, hiking and camping and participate in as many events as time allows. I am often found at car shows, gun shows or hiking/camping in a variety of State Parks.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Ashen Rayne was released July 7, 2015 and was inspired by the passing of a friend who is also the inspiration for the character Ashley in the novel.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wear acrylic nails so I can’t bite through them when I’m thinking. I also use a white board to keep plot lines and chapters straight.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Roger Zelazny had a huge influence on me. My family used to shop at a small used book store and I purchased as many of his books as I could find.
I am also a fan of Dean Koontz, whose books got me through illness as a child.
What are you working on now?
A novel called Shadowstorm, Book 4 of the Storm Chronicles.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Being in front of as many people as possible, whether it is out in the world or on the net.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Pay an editor, and not someone who is your friend but someone who knows what they are doing and won’t hesitate to tear you a new one. And when they do, listen. It’s their job to help you and your job to listen and fix mistakes.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Ignore reviews and hype. If you start believing the good you have to start believing the bad and vice versa. Just keep writing.
What are you reading now?
The Firefly RPG rules
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish Shadowstorm and go on to Raven, the fifth book in the series.
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?
The Army Survival guide
A six novel Dean Koontz anthology (still only one book 😛 )
An empty journal
Roger Zelazny’s Roadmarks
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