Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a graduate with an Accounting and Finance degree. I’ve always loved reading since I was young. My native language is British English, so writing and publishing American English has been a long learning curve. Toward vs towards, curb vs kerb, color vs colour, the Oxford comma, and several grammar aspects! I’ve been typing in American English for a while now, and I actually have to check if I spelled the British version of colour correctly on the dictionary. All the words are messed up in my head!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is The Stepsister. It’s inspired by Cinderella. I have been chasing both the TV series Once Upon A Time and Grimm and absolutely love how the writers changes the Disney versions of the stories. So that got me thinking and got me started on that book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write when I’m completely alone because I tend to act out the facial expressions or certain actions when I’m describing it. But when I’m seated at a cafe with nothing to do but write, I write so much faster!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jane Austen. I love all her books, my favorite being Pride and Prejudice. I fell in love with the honor and chivalry found in the characters of her books, and I hope I can portray such characters as well.
What are you working on now?
The third book of the series Ghost Of The Past. It was originally slated to be the final book, but I now think I may have to release a novella (probably free for my current readers of the series) to tie up some loose ends. It was slated to be out on end July…I know I’m late, but I’m working very hard on it now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t really know much about promoting my books. I only do promotions for my KDP promotions by submitting it to websites to announce my free book day. Then I pray that readers will love my books enough to have a spillover effect on the rest of my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up. If God has put it in your heart to write, then write! Learn and improve your skills along the way, but if you have a story to tell, don’t worry about what others say.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If God is on your side, who can be against you? The world is full of critical people now. When you have a dream, everyone, sometimes even your closest friends and family, want to crush it. I thank God that I don’t have many of those people in my life.
What are you reading now?
Right now? My own novel, part one of the Ghost of the past series, Moving On. I need to get a feel of the characters again before making the final changes to book 3 of the series!
But, a reviewer I approached to review my book was so kind and awesome that he gifted me two books that he believes I will love. One is the modern version of Pride and Prejudice and I can’t wait to start reading that!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve been rather itching to write a Christian sci-fii book for young adults … but I’m not sure. Still considering. I have tons of ideas I’d like to write for romance novels as well.
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?
Does the compilation of Jane Austen books count as one? Am I cheating? Nah, it’s in the format of one book. Then the Bible and Joel Osteen books because reading them always make me feel good.
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