Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Is this where I try to sound exciting? I like skydiving, the trapeze and white water rafting…. No, I don’t really. I like reading, of course, and my family, and my funny cats Sherlock and Dr. Watson. I collect antique first editions of hardback books. There’s a ton of antique bookshops around here and I spend my free time sneezing through their dusty pages hunting for hidden treasures.
I’ve written fifteen books for young adults, all romance, some paranormal. I like books to be upbeat and amusing if possible, and always with a happy ending 🙂
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
It’s called Vampires and the Holy Grail. There’s an abridged version of it available now in a vampire novella box set, which you can find on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com//dp/B01BKUFQIE
Or you can wait for the full length version which is being released at the end of March.
It was inspired by local legend actually. I live near the English town of Glastonbury, where Joseph of Arimathea was supposed to have settled after leaving Jerusalem. Lots of people say that he brought the Grail with him to England and it is still hidden there. He planted his staff on a hill and it grew into a Holy Thorn tree, the tree is still there, and the fresh spring water that runs from the hill is an unusual red colour. It is also said to be where King Arthur formed Camelot, so I’m sure I’m not the first to be inspired by these tales…
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, I’m pretty dull. I prefer to write at home in my pyjamas. I have coffee and chocolate on hand. I cover the wall next to my desk with post-it notes, but they are mostly stuff like “blog about characters first kiss” and “find picture of an actor to play ….” I like to put faces to my characters even though no one ever sees them.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I like to read books by other authors that I chat with online. They have some great advice and reading their books really helps me to see what works and what doesn’t. People like Annie Bellet, Amanda M Lee, Chris Fox, SM Reine and Libbie Hawker.
What are you working on now?
Book Two – Vampires and the Spear of Destiny
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I should say Awesomegang of course!
But seriously, I don’t really do much promotion, I just tell my mailing list when I release a new book and that’s pretty much it. People can sign up to it here: http://eepurl.com/wEMmD
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you really want to write then you will find the time!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write, Repeat
What are you reading now?
Xoe: Vampires and Werewolves and Demons, oh my! By Sara C Roethle
It’s a fun teen read and so far I definitely recommend it
What’s next for you as a writer?
Write, Repeat
I have a long list of books I really want to do, and I get a lot of requests to keep my series going as well. What can I say, I bow to pressure, lol
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?
Empty note books, and a pen.
Oh all right then… I suppose it would have to be The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and the Harry Potter Box Set (am I allowed box sets?)
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