Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write sassy, sizzling, western romance (contemporary) set in the Flint Hills of Kansas- the original Wild West.
I’m just getting ready to release my 5th book in the Cowboys of the Flint Hills Series. I was born in the Flint Hills, but raised in Colorado, so I’m an avid skier too!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Prairie Fire is my upcoming release (Sept 19) inspired by a friend who is a former army helicopter pilot. This book was also inspired by record wildfires in the Flint Hills and in the Rocky Mountain west- it’s packed full of romance and action.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I get desperate for words, I reach for the ultimate brain food: Chocolate and Popcorn!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many. Madeleine L’Engle for starters. I adore her. Her heroines are smart, sassy, and true to themselves. That’s *definitely* influenced how I write my heroines. I love Jane Austen, Tolkein, and of course, Harry Potter… I love a well-told grippy story. I also love James Michener.
What are you working on now?
The first book in my spin-off series, Military Heroes of the Flint Hills. The book is titled A Hero’s Honor, and features a Prairie favorite- police chief and former Navy SEAL, Travis Kincaid. This five book series will be set on a ranch in the Flint Hills that works with wounded vets. It’s inspired by the work of Heroes & Horses.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Any and all 😀
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing!!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When it comes to making life choices: “It’s just a different set of experiences. There’s no wrong answer.” That advice has helped me a TON in my life.
What are you reading now?
Centennial, Shoot Like a Girl, Julie (a bio about Julia Child), The Wine Bible, and Delectable by RL Matthews
What’s next for you as a writer?
Military Heroes for a bit, then more books in the Cowboys series… 😀
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?
A dictionary/thesaurus, A Wrinkle in Time, Heidi, LOTR, HP Series, Mists of Avalon, Ahab’s Wife… (And I would have one of those bottomless purses like Hermione and would have no guilt sneaking in more books)
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