Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I love collecting teapots, visiting antique shops, and drinking tea. I was prior military when I realized, yes I can write and serve my country, but I would happier putting that aside and pursuing my dream. I am a full time mom, full time worker, and a published indie author. I have 2 books published and 3rd on the way as of January 2021.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Faction of Time, and it was inspired by an ex-boyfriend in middle school at the time who came up with the entire plot and I wrote it. He told me to try regardless. Even if I couldn’t write well back then. It took me 1 month to write it and for 7 years I have been editing and doing revisions. When I hit 20, I realized maybe it’s time I stop editing and see where it goes. Come to find out, I edited again and changed the entire plot. The inspiration for the new change was my audience. Once I knew who I wanted to target, it was easier to plot it out. I kept the characters and the idea, but I executed it differently and I don’t regret it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes!
I hate this about myself, but I don’t plan my stories. I find that when it’s not planned and you wing it, it’s more realistic because life isn’t planned and it’s unpredictable. And if you have the same measures in your story, it correlates with one another.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
As always my heart and soul goes to Darren Shan. Author of the Cirque Du Freak series. He’s the reason I write.
Beck Michaels of Divine Blood for her writing style, and Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey for why I love Fantasy.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a Trilogy called Crossed. The first book is The Silverback. It is about a young mexican woman who finds out she is a werewolf hunter, but that’s not all. She wasn’t destined for that life. She’s got bigger problems than werewolves.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Instagram all day!
Err-day!
It is a great marketing tool to find readers through the bookstagram side of Instagram. If they can find you, it opens so many doors for authors to be reviewed by them.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find a platform you can remain engaged in. Like Facebook, IG, Pinterest, Youtube. Stuff like that. As well as try not to spend so much money on advertising your first book. I learned from other successful indie authors most readers do not want to hear from a one time, one published author. They want an author who is engaged in writing and always putting something new out there. I am not saying do not do it, but highly recommend saving that money for when other books are published.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If you’ve never read it then you must write it.”
What are you reading now?
I am reading several books. I am in a book club and we are reading ZZ Packer, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere. I am also reading Arise to Fall by Jason Hein.
What’s next for you as a writer?
School, actually. I want to major in English. Being an author will always be my part-time job. I don’t want to ruin my love for writing by always trying to put something out there and stressing over plots and advertising.
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 first three books of Darren Shan, Cirque Du Freak series. Since I can’t take all 12. I will suffice and take 3!
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