Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been writing (mostly for my own pleasure) since I was about 10 years old. I currently have two books self-published: “Dragon’s Grace” and “Dragon’s Heir.” Both are in the Sons of Pendragon series. It will eventually have seven books.
So far I’ve written four books, two of which I’ve self-published.
When I have spare time (I also work a “day” job as a title abstractor–which means looking up records for attorneys), I love to read and play with my two rescue pets.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I have two books coming up for publication in the next two or three months. “Dragon’s Challenge,” third in the Sons of Pendragon series should go on sale in mid October. The dragon part of the book titles is a play on the surname Pendragon. The challenge comes from the heroine in this one being a challenge for the hero.
Then in November, I’m hoping to have Holding Out for a Hunter on sale. It will be the first book in my “The Hunter Chronicles series. It’s a companion series to Sons of Pendragon. The name here is a play on the song title Holding Out for a Hero.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think it’s really unusual, but I still write my stories in longhand. Then I type them into the computer and use it as my first edit. Most of my writing is done sitting in a comfy chair with the tv or music going.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many. I grew up on Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon mysteries. I love Mary Stewart’s writing (ie. “Airs Above Ground). I love the entire “Dark Is Rising” series by Susan Cooper. Christina Dodd, Linda Howard, and Lynn Kurland are favorite authors.
What are you working on now?
Now I’m working on the fifth book in the Hunter Chronicles series. I have rough drafts for numbers two, three, and four.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still working on learning the best way to promote my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t let anything stop you. If you like what you write, someone else will, too. Follow your dreams.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it.” Beverly Cleary
What are you reading now?
“The Most Eligible Lord In London” by Ella Quinn.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep writing. Hopefully to one day make enough doing it that I can quit the other job and focuss on my writing.
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 hard. I have so many favorite books. I would have to have one of Lynn Kurland’s McLeod/De Paiget books, Barbara Michael’s “Be Buried In the Rain,” Mary Stewart’s “The Moonspiners.” And Joseph Campbell’s “The Inner Reaches of Outer Space.”
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