Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a married mothe of two. I have always written but have only recantly built up the courage to get my own work out there. How to start living or die trying is my debut novel and the sequel How to conquer boredom and live to tell the tale will be released soon.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
How to start living or die teying was inspired by strong and real women of the world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I cannot read anything else while writing a book. I dont know why? Its a stupid thing really.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jane Austin
Karin Slaughter
Conn Iggulden
David Gemmell
What are you working on now?
The sequel to How to start living or die trying,. And I am formulating a plan for something new.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon. I’m still experimenting with this as I am still a newbie.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Suck it up and do it. Not everyone will like your books, but the enjoyment is when someone acually does.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Dont think of the money as the reward, think of the actual book as the reward. You did accomplish something after all.
What are you reading now?
Pride and Prejudice
What’s next for you as a writer?
To write as much as I can and get it out there. Get my daughter through high school and son through university.
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?
Pride and Prejudice
Anything Karin Slaughhter
Anything Conn Iggulden
David Gemmell – Troy Series
Author Websites and Profiles
Vicki Wilson Website
Vicki Wilson Amazon Profile