Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am New Jersey born and bred. This has means that while I speak English as my first language, Sarcasm is a close second. I am a creative soul, that has interests in many things. Writing, is just one of my many loves, that also include, painting, crocheting, photography, singing, and of course, reading. As a mom to six children ranging from a newborn to teenagers, I am a master of multitasking. Parenting has help develop my sense of humor, and also the importance in my life for being prepared. I have always valued the variety of experiences that can be gained by pursuing different activities, and being unafraid of new experiences. I am or have been a certified massage therapist, reiki master, balloon decorator, gorilla gram, studio photographer, pizza delivery driver, stay at home mom. Life has so much to offer, and I am always looking for the next big adventure! So far I have only have 1 completed novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Aftershock: A Collection of Survivors Tales. A mixture of The Walking Dead, and Superstorm Sandy inspired this book. I am new to the zombie genre, but fell in love quickly. After Sandy flooded our home and displaced my family, disasters seemed less fiction and more reality.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write at night while the children sleep.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Book two in The Aftershock Zombie Series
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write. You can always go back and edit later.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write everyday.
What are you reading now?
Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
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