Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I began my writing career at only nineteen years old. I am now twenty two years old and have had four books published. I live in a small town and am attending college, majoring in art education. In my free time, I enjoy singing, dancing, painting, and studying foreign languages. My latest book, The Gifts of Christmas, is a cozy romance mystery, and is included in the Books To Go Now Christmas Mystery Anthology.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is The Gifts of Christmas and was inspired by writing prompts given by my publishing company (I know that’s not the most exciting of inspirations), as well as a trip my parents and I took to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, when I was a child. I’ve also always liked the idea of receiving gifts from a secret admirer, which was the main focus of this book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I always write my books down on paper before typing them. I know it’s an outdated method, but I always feel more comfortable when I write things down on paper first.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve always enjoyed the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer and the Shiver trilogy by Maggie Steifvater, because they have interesting plot-lines and achieve the goal of painting mythical creatures as something real and tangible. I also enjoy the details both authors describe in their stories.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a young adult romance, called Homeless. The story will follow high school student, Chris Wells, as he makes friends, falls in love, and just tries to live as normal of a life as possible, even though he ran away from home and now lives in an abandoned car at the local junk yard.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I try to find as many websites as possible and promote to as many people as I can, but I don’t currently have a method for this.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, just write what you want and don’t give up when somebody tells you no. Don’t write what you think everyone wants you to write, but instead write what is truly in your heart.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Follow your heart instead of logic. At the end of the day, you’ll be happier doing what you’re passionate about.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading The Coffin Club, which is the 5th book in Ellen Schreiber’s Vampire Kisses series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m just going to continue writing books for as long as I can, and do what I love.
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 rest of the Vampire Kisses book by Ellen Schreiber and a book on how to get off of a desert island.
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