Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a career writer who has worked in journalism, P.R., and marketing. I have been a magazine editor, news correspondent, content writer, and the list goes on. My desire to write creatively nagged at me for years. Then, I was inspired to write my first novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Nathan’s Fate is the name of my novel. It was inspired by a letter one of my ancestors wrote to the woman he loved during the Civil War. My second inspiration came from a Bible I inherited from my great-grandmother. I started thinking about how we may be connected to those we love not just during life but also after death. The characters in my book are fictional, but my ancestors did inspire me.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I compose at the keyboard like most of today’s writers, but sometimes I write my chapters out of sequence. I like to write my notes on yellow legal pads or spiral notebooks. I don’t drink coffee so I usually drink tea when I’m writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Maeve Binchy, Dorothy Parker, Alexandre Dumas, Thomas Wolfe…too many to even mention
What are you working on now?
I’ve been doing some short stories, but actually have an idea for a second novel. The characters are coming together in my head and sometimes keeping me up at night!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My publisher has a great web page for my book
https://www.dovechristianpublishers.com/catalog/christian-fiction/Nathan’s-Fate/, which is helpful. I hand out bookmarks to people in random places when it’s not too awkward to do so! Goodreads is a good exposure site, as is Awesomegang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write an original story you feel compelled to tell. In other words, this idea is driving you crazy, and you have to take it from your brain to the page.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
In regards to writing: Be sure to read some of the classic books that have survived the test of time.
What are you reading now?
A friend just gave me Small Victories by Anne Lamott, but I haven’t started it yet.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would love to write a children’s book! I would love to be able to write fiction every day of my life. The real world does come into play, of course.
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?
Long books, like War and Peace. Something on my to-read list, such as Forever by Pete Hamill. A Pearl S. Buck book. Maybe the poetry of Charlotte Bronte. Nothing too scary if I’m to be alone!
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