Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve always wanted to be an author since I was a child, and to have my book characters “float down the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”!
I grew up the youngest of four siblings, and have had a knack for creating stories at a young age. Beginning my first novel at just ten years of age, I went on to publish it just last year! Of course it required a heaping ton of editing-haha.
I’ve now written three books in my middle grade, coming of age series Tomorrow Is Another Day (also known as TIAD). I am currently writing the fourth book, and am planning on releasing it in October of this year.
I wanted to dabble in something a little different, and one of my best friends, USA Today Best-Selling author Anne Stryker and I decided to write a YA fantasy romance! This one features well loved tropes such as friends to lovers, found family, and even has disability rep! We’ve had a great response with our reviews, and who knows? Maybe a sequel will be coming soon…
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is book three in my Tomorrow Is Another Day series. It’s called “Dingbats and Debbies”, and is the continuation of my alter ego, Dennis June’s, life story. I will not confirm nor deny if any of the shenanigans present in the book were inspired by actual events that occurred in my childhood, or were invented by my siblings and myself.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Oh, yes. I binge write, like, a lot. To the point where I refuse to so much as get up to use the bathroom. I also have a live story board, where I have my characters and act out scenes with them to ensure smooth flow of events and conversations.
Most of my ideas arrive at unusual and ironic times. Such as the shower, the car, in bed while I’m dreaming. Really any time that I have no access to writing materials is when I get my best ideas. Talk about a struggle!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’d have to say the Alice Series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Oh, and my life. So technically myself? My main character is practically me.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on book four in my Tomorrow Is Another Day series, called “Princess Dennis”!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Instagram for sure!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Believe in yourself and your ability to create. Don’t compromise your vision to fit the norms. It’s most important that *you* love your book. Trust me. It’ll be totally worth it when you get to hold your book in your hands for the very first time.
Oh, and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it, or that it’s unrealistic.
CTRL F is also a lifesaver when it comes to editing. Just saying.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read your draft multiple times, and have at least one other trusted individual read over it for you.
Don’t compromise your book’s story for fame or money. Write what you love because you love it.
If you’re sensitive at first, don’t read or hyper-focus on reviews. Especially the discouraging ones.
What are you reading now?
I’m about to start reading Mistress of Myre by Anne Stryker, as well as The Betrothed by Kiera Cass!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully a best-seller or best-selling author award!
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 Bible, The Great Gatsby, The Shadow Queen, and Turtles All The Way Down.
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