Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Osaka, Japan. I came to the United States as an exchange student during high school. I went back to Japan after graduating, but came back 3 years later and attended college. Soon after graduating, I got married and had two daughters. I went back to school in my late 40s and became a Licenced Massage Therapist.
I enjoy crocheting, singing, baking, and gardening. I love animals, especially cats and dogs.
I now have written two books, although my first book is a very short one. I wrote my first book because one of my younger daughter’s friends’ mom kept asking my daughter what I do to look so young. I’m 53 years old, but people tell me that I look like I’m in my 30s.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is Waste Not, Borrow Not : An Easy Guide to Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had. I wrote this book because I’m a very frugal person and many people around me are wasting lots of money. Most of them make a lot more money than I do, but they run out of money before the next payday. I wanted to teach other people how you can live without spending a lot of money.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m very old-fashioned. I like to write everything on paper. I can’t ever start writing on my computer.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I can’t remember the name of the books. I read many non-fiction books from the local library and someday decided to write.
What are you working on now?
I just launched my book, so I haven’t had enough time to think about the next one yet. One of my massage clients wants me to write a book about stretching and self-massaging though. I don’t know if I will or not.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m terrible with promotion. I don’t know what works yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I used to think that I could never be an author, especially in my second language. If I can do it, anyone can. You just need determination.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t ever please everyone. Do what you believe is the right thing.
What are you reading now?
I checked out Anne Frank : The Diary of a Young Girl from the library.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have to see how my book is going to do first. I might make my first book better, because I didn’t hire a formatter for that book. Or, I might think about the next book to write.
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, Jesus Calling, The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, and some kind of big and thick logic puzzle book.