Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I currently work as a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. I don’t know where the time has gone because I just celebrated my 19 year work anniversary. I grew up in New Hampshire, and when I was 18, I joined the Army. I got married while I was in the service and relocated to California with my husband.
I’ve been writing since I was a little girl, first my making Spiderman comics and then my own stories. Currently, I have 3 stories published with Prairie Rose Publishing and 4 with 4RV publishing.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Journey of the Heart,” and it’s a vintage romance. It’s set in California wine country right after World War II. When I left the Army and joined my husband in California we used to visit Napa and Sonoma counties often before our firstborn, so the story got the inspiration from those visits.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always write my stories first in paper and pencil. It usually extends the writing process. I only go to the computer to type when I have a first draft done on paper.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
It’s an eclectic bunch. My earliest influences would be Marv Wolfman, George Perez, Chris Claremont and John Byrne, who are all comic book writers. As a teenager, I enjoyed VC Andrews and Victoria Holt. More recently, I’ve enjoyed reading the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. As far as romance writers go, I like Shana Galen.
What are you working on now?
I have a “ghost” romance I’m working on that takes place in Maine. I also have a romantic suspense I’m developing that takes place in the early 1990’s in Germany. The hero and heroine are on the hunt to find a lost Monet painting.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Sadly, I don’t have much time to promote, but I usually use Twitter and Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read, read, and read. Taking writing classes or reading books on writing is also helpful.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be patient. It’s hard to follow since we live in a world of instant gratification.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading “Castle on the Sunset Strip” about the Chateau Mormont by Shawn Levy. It’s a very interesting read and something a little different for me.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully I can finish the projects I started sometime this year!!
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?
Queen of the Tearling for sure! Queen in Waiting by Jean Plaidy. I always enjoy re-reading that one. The Bible of course.
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